I Wanna Be with You (Mandy Moore song)

I Wanna Be with You is a pop song performed by American singer Mandy Moore, released as her debut single in 1999 from her debut studio album of the same name, So Real (1999).

The song was written and produced by The Denniz Pop Factory team, including Denniz Pop, Max Martin, and Rami Yacoub. "I Wanna Be with You" is a teen pop and bubblegum pop track characterized by its catchy melody and themes of romantic longing.

The song's release marked Moore's entry into the music scene, coinciding with the rise of other teen pop artists like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Jessica Simpson. "I Wanna Be with You" achieved moderate commercial success, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and achieving international recognition.

The single was promoted with a music video depicting Moore as a high school student harboring a crush on a classmate. The video's imagery aligned with the song's youthful themes and helped establish Moore's image as a teen idol.

"I Wanna Be with You" is considered a signature song for Mandy Moore and contributed to her early success. It is frequently included on compilation albums featuring 90s and 2000s pop music.