I Want to Be Loved
A. Project Lyrics
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I wouldn't wanna think like you
And if I had a time to
I wouldn't wanna talk to you
I don't care
What you do
I wouldn't want to be like you
If I was high class
I wouldn't need a buck to pass
And if I was a fall guy
I wouldn't need no alibi
I don't care
What you do
I wouldn't want to be like you
Back on the bottom line
Diggin' for a lousy dime
If I hit a mother lode
I'd cover anything that showed
I don't care
What you do
I wouldn't want to be like you
The lyrics to A. Project's song I Want to Be Loved starts with the singer expressing his disdain with someone, indicating that if he could control his thoughts, he wouldn't want to think like them. He also shows disinterest in talking to them, suggesting that there is nothing valuable that can come out of their communication. The repetition of the phrase "I wouldn't want to be like you" emphasizes the singer's aversion to this person and their behavior.
The second verse furthers this disinterest with the singer noting that if they were high class, they wouldn't need to beg for money, and if they were to make a mistake, they wouldn't need to protect themselves with an alibi. The lines are delivered with a sense of sarcasm, suggesting that the singer doesn't believe that the person he's addressing is anything close to high class.
The final verse talks about the singer's struggles as he searches for money, and that if he ever found a fortune, he would hide it. The song's themes revolve around the idea of wanting to be loved for who you are and not measured by society's standards of success. Overall, the lyrics communicate the struggle to live life on one's own terms, even if it means rejection from others.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had a mind to
If I possessed a particular attitude or inclination
I wouldn't wanna think like you
I would not like to possess the same kind of thinking that you have
And if I had a time to
Even if there was a moment when I could
I wouldn't wanna talk to you
I would still not want to communicate with you
I don't care
I do not have any particular interest or concern about
What you do
The actions or behavior that you exhibit
I wouldn't want to be like you
I wouldn't want to have the mannerisms, interests, or lifestyle that you have
If I was high class
Had I a great deal of wealth or social standing
I wouldn't need a buck to pass
I wouldn't require any financial assistance even for passing time
And if I was a fall guy
Even if I was framed or set up for something
I wouldn't need no alibi
I wouldn't require somebody to confirm my whereabouts or actions
Back on the bottom line
Now, considering the core issue at hand
Diggin' for a lousy dime
Trying to gain some small amount of money or resources
If I hit a mother lode
If I came across or found an abundant supply of wealth, resources or valuable entities
I'd cover anything that showed
I would try to conceal the sources of my conceivable gain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN PARSONS, ERIC WOOLFSON
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Jason Hills
How can a track break your heart and make you feel on top of the world at the same time?
This track is art, powerful and one of the best of all time.
Richard Owen
Dinka Green leaf vocal does the same
Laura Barclay
Eons and eons down the line this is still my favourite dance song of all time. Gives me those feels you just cant explain. 🙂
Edwardo Allo
ahhh fuck yeah
Giacomo Orso
Several years ago, I was at a small party in San Diego on a Thursday night; this was the last song that one of the DJs played just before the venue closed. A moment in time which I will remember forever...🎶🎶🎶
Luke Stevenson
Not enough words to describe how beautiful this song still is.
Mark Rafferty
This is one of the best hard dance/trance tracks ever made
Garnjah
100%
Ned from the hill
That A1 cd was probably my most prized possession, I played it so much I ended up having to buy it again, to say it got partied out would be an understatement...
The best album ever released imo even to this day...
Matteus ͛
How do i find that album/cd