


Sure, there are still some synths thrown into the mix – it wasn’t a complete departure – but the essence and melody of the song aren’t reliant on them. It rejects many of the bubblegum pop conventions of the time and opts for a gentle guitar-led production, which gradually builds throughout the song to a stirring crescendo. Despite being the youngest of her immediate peers, I Wanna Be With You is a notably more mature effort in every respect.
