Wannabe
Abby Mallard Lyrics


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Compressing down my spine
To my childhood size
Pressure steals my shine
And now I´m not, not mine

wannabe so rushed out
Wannabe so washed out
Wannabe so screamed out
Wannabe so freaked out

comparing to my time
As flashy butterfly
I didn´t have to climb
And gasping like I´m not fine

wannabe so rushed out
Wannabe so washed out




Wannabe so screamed out
Wannabe so freaked out

Overall Meaning

The song Wannabe by Abby Mallard is a powerful reflection on the pressures and expectations that can come with growing up and pursuing one's dreams. The opening lines, "Compressing down my spine to my childhood size," suggest a sense of being overwhelmed and reduced by the weight of these pressures. The singer feels a constant pressure that "steals my shine," leaving them feeling like they are not fully themselves anymore.


The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "Wannabe so rushed out, washed out, screamed out, freaked out," captures the frantic energy of the singer's struggle to keep up with these expectations. They compare themselves to a "flashy butterfly" who did not have to climb, suggesting a sense of innocence and freedom that they have lost along the way. Now, they feel like they are "gasping" and not fine, struggling to maintain the facade of success and confidence that they feel is expected of them.


Overall, Wannabe is a powerful and relatable song that captures the struggles of growing up and pursuing one's dreams. It highlights the pressures and expectations that can weigh us down, and the struggle to maintain a sense of authenticity and identity amid all of that.


Line by Line Meaning

Compressing down my spine
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out to the point of physical discomfort


To my childhood size
Regressing mentally and emotionally to a state of helplessness and vulnerability


Pressure steals my shine
External expectations and demands are preventing me from expressing myself and living authentically


And now I'm not, not mine
Feeling disconnected from myself and unsure of my identity and purpose


Wannabe so rushed out
Desperately striving to keep up with others and meet unrealistic standards


Wannabe so washed out
Losing my uniqueness and vibrancy in the face of societal norms and conventions


Wannabe so screamed out
Desperately seeking attention and recognition through any means necessary


Wannabe so freaked out
Feeling anxious and overwhelmed by the pressures of modern life


Comparing to my time
Reflecting on a previous period of my life that felt more carefree and joyful


As flashy butterfly
Recalling a time when I felt confident and beautiful


I didn't have to climb
Feeling resentful of the effort and struggle that is required to achieve success and happiness today


And gasping like I'm not fine
Struggling to maintain a facade of well-being and happiness, despite feeling overwhelmed and disconnected




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Matthew Paul Rowbottom, Richard Stannard

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@eliapilotto1041

Abby Mallard (Alba Papera): Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
Runt of the Litter (Aldino Cotechino): So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
Abby Mallard (Alba Papera): I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
Runt of the Litter (Aldino Cotechino): So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
Abby Mallard (Alba Papera): I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really really really wanna zigazig ha.

Both (Tutti): If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
Make it last forever friendship never ends,
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.

Runt of the Litter (Aldino Cotechino): I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
So tell me what you want, what you really really want
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
Really really wanna zigazig ooooo.

@Moon_EAD

Many thanks! Your comment is so detailed

@marysimmons6956

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