"Never Really Wanted" is a debut song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Eric Paslay.

It was released on July 25, 2011 as the first single from Paslay's self-titled debut album.

Billy Dukes of Taste of Country gave the song a four-star review, saying that "The debut single from Eric Paslay is the cute but shy kid in class.

She summarized her review by saying that "So, country radio, do your thing and make this a solid hit.

Eric Paslay already has Top 10 success as co-writer of Jake Owen‘s ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night’.