Wanna Be
Adonis | www.Marvin-Vibez.in Lyrics
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I gotta be where you are, oh
I want to be where you are, ooh yeah
Ooh, I've got to be where you are
Ah
Ooh
Goodnight little Frankie, Nona
'Night, little Marvin
I love you all
I'll always love you, Janis
I want to be where you are, ah
I've got to be where you are, baby
Oh, my children, I'll always be where you are
Oh
The lyrics to "Wanna Be" by Adonis speak of a deep longing to be in the presence of someone they love. The repetition of "I wanna be where you are" emphasizes the importance and urgency of the desire to be close to this person. The use of "gotta" and "got to" shows the determination to make it happen. It's a declarative statement of need for someone who brings happiness and joy, and without them, life would be incomplete.
The song takes a poignant turn in the outro where Adonis bids goodnight to various loved ones by name, expressing his love for them and his desire to always be with them. It's a bittersweet reminder that time is precious and we must cherish those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, I wanna be where you are, ooh baby
I desire to be wherever you are, my love
I gotta be where you are, oh
It is a necessity for me to be with you, oh
I want to be where you are, ooh yeah
I yearn to be around you, ooh yeah
Ooh, I've got to be where you are
I absolutely need to be in your presence, ooh
Ooh, goodnight, y'all
Farewell, everyone
Goodnight little Frankie, Nona
Sleep well, little ones named Frankie and Nona
'Night, little Marvin
Goodnight, my little one named Marvin
I love you all
My feelings of love extend to everyone here
I'll always love you, Janis
I will forever have feelings of love for someone named Janis
I want to be where you are, ah
I desire to be wherever you are, ah
I've got to be where you are, baby
It is imperative for me to be with you, baby
Oh, my children, I'll always be where you are
My love for my children ensures that I will always be with them
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Written by: Arthur Ross, Leon Ware
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