Anna Wise began her musical career with the band Sonnymoon, a collaboration with her and Dane Orr, who both met while studying at Berklee College of Music. She is part of the group Built To Fade alongside Dane Ferguson, Zoë Wick and Kno of CunninLynguists.
Precious Possession
Anna Wise Lyrics
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Hold me close I'm too fucked to stand
Hold me close I'm wasting away
Hold me close I'm too fucked to stand
Hold me close I'm wasting away
Hold me close I'm too fucked to stand
Nice pout long hair
Toned thighs big legs
Both breasts blank stare
We've learned that this is what you want
We can't erase what we've been taught
Will you call me your girlfriend
I wanna be your princess
Will you call me your girlfriend
I wanna be your princess
Come down on me
I am your precious possession
I'm so delicate
I need your protection
Clothes in front of your new daddy
Stick my ass out for all it's worth
Stay like this until the grave daddy
Drop your ass, what's your self esteem worth?
Hold me close I'm wasting away
Hold me close I'm too fucked to stand
Hold me close I'm wasting away
Hold me close I'm too fucked to stand
I'm addicted to myself
I'm addicted to my wealth
I'm lying to myself
(I am your precious possession)
Lying to myself
Put your hands on my face
Put your hands on my waist
Put your hands on my face
(I need your protection)
I'm addicted to myself
I'm addicted to my wealth
I'm lying to myself
(I am your precious possession)
Lying to myself
Put your hands on my face
Put your hands on my waist
Put your hands on my face
(I need your protection)
I'm addicted to myself
I'm addicted to my wealth
I'm lying to myself
(I am your precious possession)
Lying to myself
Put your hands on my face
Put your hands on my waist
Put your hands on my face
(I need your protection)
The lyrics to Anna Wise's song Precious Possession delve into the concept of a woman's perceived value based on her physical appearance, and the societal pressure to conform to certain beauty standards in order to be desirable. The repeated plea to "hold me close" suggests a desperation for love and approval, while the admission of being "wasting away" and "too fucked to stand" speaks to the toll this pressure can take on one's mental and physical health.
The lyrics also touch on the power dynamics of relationships, particularly those between older men and younger women. Lines like "clothes in front of your new daddy" and "come down on me, I am your precious possession" suggest a submissive and objectified role for the singer. She craves the protection and validation of her partner, even though it may come at the cost of her own autonomy and self-respect.
Overall, the lyrics of Precious Possession are a poignant commentary on the damaging effects of societal beauty standards and the power imbalances within relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold me close I'm wasting away
I need you to hold me closely because I'm deteriorating
Hold me close I'm too fucked to stand
I need you to hold me because I'm not able to stand on my own
Blank slate big smile
I have no personality, but I have put on a big smile to please you
Nice pout long hair
I've groomed myself to look attractive with pouty lips and long hair
Toned thighs big legs, Both breasts blank stare
I've toned my thighs and have big legs and breasts, but I appear expressionless
We've learned that this is what you want
We've been conditioned to believe that this is what men desire in women
We can't erase what we've been taught
It's difficult for us to change our ways because we've been taught to conform
Will you call me your girlfriend
I want to have a relationship with you
I wanna be your princess
I want you to treat me like royalty
Come down on me, I am your precious possession
I want you to exert dominance over me, I'm like an object to you
I'm so delicate, I need your protection
I am fragile and in need of your care and protection
Clothes in front of your new daddy
I'm dressing up to look sexy for you
Stick my ass out for all it's worth
I'm highlighting my body for sexual appeal
Stay like this until the grave daddy
I'll continue to please you like this until the day I die
Drop your ass, what's your self esteem worth?
Why are you lowering yourself to objectify me like this? What does it say about you?
I'm addicted to myself, I'm addicted to my wealth
I'm obsessed with my appearance and wealth
I'm lying to myself, (I am your precious possession)
I'm deceiving myself into believing that being owned by you is a desirable thing
Put your hands on my face, Put your hands on my waist
I want you to touch and possess my body
I need your protection
I want you to protect and take care of me
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Anna Christine Wise
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
shannon hawkins
Queen Coco's theme song.
Gracie N Jaella
shannon hawkins right !!
Freya Høgsbro
I love what a strong role model and feminist you are!!!
karl marx was right
same 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
playerkingawesome
+Freya Høgsbro Well no offence, but it sounded like it and youtube is fairly well known to be filled with mean comments.
Freya Høgsbro
why would it be sarcasm? I don't think I get you?
playerkingawesome
+Freya Høgsbro If this is sarcasm, then I don't think you truly understand the meaning of the song.
Alpha Aminata
Love it! Such an inspiration! Been in love with your voice since Real with Kendrick Lamar. Can't wait for your EP :)
Rob Falgiano
Very daring & provocative. Getting underneath to some uncomfortable truths. That's how art works. It's not always pretty pretty.
ShayJay
Here because of Dear White People. Wishin I heard this sooner