Wannabe
Anomia Lyrics


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Wannabe in your cold bed
while you're dropping tears like the rain on sand

wanna feel your smooth skin
wanna hold you close, wanna be your sin

wannabe, the divine, pure blend
wanna see you despite the death
wanna sleep in your dress all night
wanna kill the complaint of time

wanna be an ocean star
that can bring you home when your home's so far

wanna see you against
against fear and doubt of this new romance

wannabe, the divine, pure blend
wanna see you despite the death




wanna sleep in your dress all night
wanna kill the complaint of time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anomia's song "Wannabe" depict the desire to be with someone who is going through a tough time. The first line, "Wannabe in your cold bed while you're dropping tears like the rain on sand," suggests a longing to be physically close to the person, even in their vulnerable state. The second line, "wanna feel your smooth skin, wanna hold you close, wanna be your sin," continues the theme of physical intimacy but also introduces a sense of guilt or immorality in wanting to be with this person.


The chorus, "wannabe, the divine, pure blend, wanna see you despite the death, wanna sleep in your dress all night, wanna kill the complaint of time," conveys a yearning to connect with the person on a deeper level, even beyond death. The desire to sleep in their dress and "kill the complaint of time" suggests a desire to hold onto and cherish every moment with them.


The bridge, "wanna be an ocean star that can bring you home when your home's so far, wanna see you against fear and doubt of this new romance," portrays a desire to be a comforting presence for the person, even when they are far from home or unsure about the relationship.


Overall, "Wannabe" is a poignant and emotional ballad about yearning for physical and emotional intimacy with someone who is going through a difficult time.




Line by Line Meaning

Wannabe in your cold bed
I long to be with you even if it means lying in your uninviting bed


while you're dropping tears like the rain on sand
I want to be there to comfort you while you cry uncontrollably


wanna feel your smooth skin
I yearn to touch and feel the softness of your skin


wanna hold you close, wanna be your sin
I desire to hold you close to me, even if it means being found guilty of wrongdoings


wannabe, the divine, pure blend
I aspire to be someone who is both holy and pure


wanna see you despite the death
I want to see you, even if it means facing death


wanna sleep in your dress all night
I want to spend the entire night with you, even if it means sleeping in the same clothes you wore during the day


wanna kill the complaint of time
I hope to spend enough time with you to never feel like it's slipping away


wanna be an ocean star
I hope to be someone who can guide you home, even when you feel lost at sea


that can bring you home when your home's so far
Someone who can bring you back to a familiar place, even when it seems too far away to reach


wanna see you against
I want to see you face your fears


against fear and doubt of this new romance
and overcome the fear and doubt of starting a new romantic journey with me




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