I Wanna Be Yours
Arctic Monkeys Lyrics
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Breathin' in your dust
I wanna be your Ford Cortina
I will never rust
If you like your coffee hot
Let me be your coffee pot
You call the shots, babe
I just wanna be yours
Secrets I have held in my heart
Are harder to hide than I thought
Maybe I just wanna be yours
I wanna be yours
I wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Let me be your 'leccy meter
And I'll never run out
Let me be the portable heater
That you'll get cold without
I wanna be your setting lotion (wanna be)
Hold your hair in deep devotion (how deep?)
At least as deep as the Pacific Ocean
I wanna be yours
Secrets I have held in my heart
Are harder to hide than I thought
Maybe I just wanna be yours
I wanna be yours
I wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
Wanna be yours
(Wanna be yours)
Wanna be your vacuum cleaner (wanna be yours)
Breathin' in your dust (wanna be yours)
I wanna be your Ford Cortina (wanna be yours)
I will never rust (wanna be yours)
I just wanna be yours (wanna be yours)
I just wanna be yours (wanna be yours)
I just wanna be yours (wanna be yours)
"I Wanna Be Yours" is a poetic love song about the depth of one’s desire to please another person. The opening lines, "I wanna be your vacuum cleaner, breathin' in your dust / I wanna be your Ford Cortina, I will never rust," are metaphors for wanting to be everything that this person could ever need, no matter how insignificant it may seem. This person is essentially expressing an intense and all-consuming love for the other. The song alludes to the idea that sometimes there are things that one person wants from another such as the simple pleasure of being in someone’s everyday life, that never fades away even after years have gone by. The repetition of the phrase “I wanna be yours” emphasizes the depth of the singer's commitment and love for the other.
The second verse begins with "Secrets I have held in my heart / Are harder to hide than I thought / Maybe I just wanna be yours". This shows some vulnerability on the part of the singer, who is possibly admitting to withholding certain thoughts and feelings that they now realize they want to share with the other person. The following verse presents further metaphors - "Let me be your 'leccy meter / And I'll never run out / Let me be the portable heater / That you'll get cold without" - emphasizing the singer's desire to be a reliable and constant source of support and comfort. The final verse continues this theme with the lines, "I wanna be your setting lotion, hold your hair in deep devotion / At least as deep as the Pacific Ocean", suggesting a willingness to take care of small, domestic things that seem unimportant, but contribute significantly to the happiness and well-being of the other.
Overall, "I Wanna Be Yours" is a beautifully written song that captures the notion of being deeply and unconditionally in love with someone, and is willing to do anything to make them happy. The lyrics are concise and powerful, and the metaphors convey the magnitude of the singer's emotions in a relatable and tangible way.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be your vacuum cleaner
I want to be the one who cleans up after you, who takes care of the mess you leave behind.
Breathin' in your dust
I want to be so close to you that I even breathe in the traces you leave behind.
I wanna be your Ford Cortina
I want to be the reliable and sturdy vehicle that takes you wherever you need to go.
I will never rust
I will always be there for you, no matter what happens or how much time passes.
If you like your coffee hot
I want to know your preferences and fulfill them to the letter.
Let me be your coffee pot
I want to prepare the things you like, and serve them to you fresh and warm.
You call the shots, babe
I will let you take the lead and guide us towards whatever feels right for you.
I just wanna be yours
I want nothing more than to be completely devoted to you, to give you everything that you need.
Secrets I have held in my heart
I have been hiding my true feelings for you for a long time, and it's getting harder and harder to keep them inside.
Are harder to hide than I thought
My emotions are starting to become overwhelming, and I'm not sure how much longer I can keep them under control.
Maybe I just wanna be yours
Perhaps the only way to deal with these strong feelings is to confess them and be with you completely.
Let me be your 'leccy meter
I want to be the one who helps keep you informed about where you stand and how you're doing.
And I'll never run out
I will never let you down or leave you uncertain about what's going on.
Let me be the portable heater
I want to ensure that you always feel comfortable, no matter how cold it gets or how tough the situation is.
That you'll get cold without
I am aware of your needs and wants, and I want to make sure that they are always fulfilled.
I wanna be your setting lotion (wanna be)
I want to be the person who helps you with your beauty routine and ensures that you always look your best.
Hold your hair in deep devotion (how deep?)
I want to show you the depth of my devotion by being there for you in even the smallest ways, like holding your hair back when you're sick.
At least as deep as the Pacific Ocean
My love and devotion for you is as vast and deep as the ocean itself, and nothing can ever change that.
Wanna be yours
I am completely and utterly devoted to you, and I want to be with you always.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alex Turner, John Cooper Clarke
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
pax
on 505
yo this is sick
robin
on When the Sun Goes Down
DAMNNN THEY ARE GOOD GOOD
robin
on Old Yellow Bricks
damn looking at these comments remind me that there is so many things to understand about the lyrics
Birgit Eierhoff
on Do I Wanna Know
The sound goes into the blood. :)
Jeannie Smith
on Do I Wanna Know
I like it.