No, I like when people talk in the beginning of songs,
I think that's kind of rad,

I don't think you should use it

Well, something kind of introspective,
Something that means a little bit to me,

Like a little more...

Personal?

You say you gotta go, but what does that mean?
Do you wanna be together or is it just me?
Sometimes I think you're in, until I think you're out
It's like I'm swimming in the deep end, pull me out
Wanted to feel, want you to know,
Wanted to steal a little piece of heaven, I could call my own

Could we try a little more personal?
Can we throw away all the casual,
Cause the more I know about you, and the more you know about me
It's easier to be, a little more personal

It's like we do a dance when no one wants to move,
But if I take the first step, maybe we can find a groove,
I'm really trying hard, to not just walk away
I think that its about time someone said
Want me to feel want me to know
Wanted to steal a little piece of heaven I can call my own

Can we try a little more personal
Can we throw away all the casual
'Cause the more I know about you and the more you know about me
It's easier to be a little more personal

I wanna know what goes on in your mystery
I think that I could have the key to unlock everything

Can we try a little more personal
'cause the more I know about you and the more you know about me
It's easier to be a little more personal

Can we try a little more personal
Can we throw away all the casual
'Cause the more I know about you and the more you know about me
It's easier to be a little more personal

You say you gotta go but what does that mean
Do you wanna be together or is it just me

Overall Meaning

In the first part of the song, Lindsay Lohan reflects on the use of introspection in songwriting, expressing her interest in the inclusion of personal and meaningful content that reflects who she is. She desires to create a more intimate relationship with herself and with others, to connect deeply and not just scratch the surface. The lyrics convey a message that it's important to drop the casual approach to connection and try going beyond it to establish more meaningful relationships. Lindsay wants to know what goes on in other people's minds, and she longs to feel wanted by those people in the same way. This leads to the main theme of the song, which is Lindsay's wish to experience a more personal relationship with someone she's connected to.

Throughout the song, Lindsay describes the difficulty of not knowing where someone else stands in a relationship. She feels like she's in the deep end of a pool, unsure if she should swim or stay put. Lindsay wants to steal a little piece of heaven, something she can call her own, but she realizes that can't happen unless the person she's with is just as committed to intimacy as she is. The chorus repeats the line, "Can we try a little more personal?" as Lindsay reaches out to her potential lover and encourages them to drop their guard and connect. She believes that when the other person knows more about her, it will be easier for her to connect more intimately as well.

Line by Line Meaning

No, I like when people talk in the beginning of songs,
I appreciate when songs start with spoken words or verses.

I think that's kind of rad,
I find it really cool and interesting.

Well, something kind of introspective,
I want something reflective that digs deep into my thoughts and emotions.

Something that means a little bit to me,
I want a song that has a personal connection to me.

Like a little more... Personal?
Can we make this song a bit more intimate and meaningful?

You say you gotta go, but what does that mean?
Do you really want to leave or are you just saying that?

Do you wanna be together or is it just me?
Do you have the same feelings as me or am I alone in this?

Sometimes I think you're in, until I think you're out
Sometimes I believe you feel the same way, but then you seem distant.

It's like I'm swimming in the deep end, pull me out
I am lost and overwhelmed, I need someone to guide me.

Wanted to feel, want you to know,
I wanted to experience true emotions and for you to understand them.

Wanted to steal a little piece of heaven, I could call my own
I wanted to have a personal connection that felt like my own slice of paradise.

Could we try a little more personal?
Can we attempt to make this more intimate and genuine?

Can we throw away all the casual,
Can we leave behind the surface-level interactions and get real?

Cause the more I know about you, and the more you know about me
As we get to know each other better, we can create a stronger bond.

It's easier to be, a little more personal
As we open up to each other, it becomes easier to connect on a deeper level.

It's like we do a dance when no one wants to move,
We are both trying to make something happen, but neither of us know how to take the first step.

But if I take the first step, maybe we can find a groove,
If I am bold and make a move, maybe we can find a way to connect.

I'm really trying hard, to not just walk away
I am putting in effort to make this work and not give up.

I think that its about time someone said
I believe it is necessary for one of us to speak up.

Want me to feel want me to know
I want you to desire me to understand and feel your emotions.

Can we try a little more personal
Let's attempt to deepen our connection.

I wanna know what goes on in your mystery
I am curious about the things you keep hidden and want to know you better.

I think that I could have the key to unlock everything
I believe I am capable of understanding and helping you open up.

Can we throw away all the casual
Let's leave behind the surface-level interactions and get more genuine.

You say you gotta go but what does that mean
I want clarity on whether you truly want to leave or not.

Do you wanna be together or is it just me?
I want to know if you feel the same way I do or not.

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Iyanu Oriakhi

on I Want You to Want Me

I love Lindsay

just now