Wannabe
Baby Queen Lyrics


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I'm from the city where all the kids are pretty but dumb
Which is a pity, they just don't get it
They call me crazy because I call me baby
And won't sit like a lady, no way, forget it
To all the stoners, the junkies and the loners
And menthol ciggie smokers
I am the queen of everything
But to the bullies who made fun of my hoodies
And used to say that I couldn't sing

I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me

I'm way too clever to talk about the weather
And every rumor ever made up to fit in
Fuck being thinner, I'm done with skipping dinner
And looking in the mirror for my ambition
To all the critics who listen to my lyrics
I'm totally prolific and capable of ruling the world
But to the bitches in West born into riches
Who think it's odd that I kiss girls

I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me

You can be a loser like me
You can be a loser like me

Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me, like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me, like me

I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser
I will always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using




If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Baby Queen's song "Wannabe" convey a message of self-acceptance and defiance against societal norms and expectations. The song begins by describing the city where the singer comes from, where everyone is pretty but unintelligent. The singer feels isolated because they don't conform to society's expectations and are unapologetically themselves. They are labeled as crazy because they refer to themselves as baby and refuse to conform to traditional notions of femininity.


The lyrics then speak to different groups of people. The singer addresses stoners, junkies, and loners, identifying with their struggles and claiming to be the queen of everything. However, the singer also acknowledges the impact of bullies and critics who made fun of them and doubted their talents. Despite this, they embrace their identity as a wannabe, someone who is authentic and unafraid to create art and pop music about their experiences with drugs.


Further on, the singer expresses their intelligence and refusal to engage in shallow topics like the weather. They reject societal pressures to be thin and instead focus on their ambition and self-acceptance. The lyrics also confront the judgment from those born into privilege who find it strange that the singer kisses girls. Through it all, the singer reaffirms their desire to be a wannabe, someone who embraces their uniqueness and refuses to conform.


Overall, "Wannabe" is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality, reject societal expectations, and be proud of who they are, despite being labeled as a wannabe. The song celebrates self-expression and authenticity, positioning being a "loser" as a positive and liberating thing.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm from the city where all the kids are pretty but dumb
I come from a city where the young people may be attractive, but they lack intelligence.


Which is a pity, they just don't get it
It's unfortunate that they don't understand or comprehend certain things.


They call me crazy because I call me baby
They label me as crazy because I refer to myself as baby.


And won't sit like a lady, no way, forget it
I refuse to conform to societal expectations of how a woman should behave.


To all the stoners, the junkies and the loners
This is a message for all the people who indulge in drugs, the addicts, and the ones who feel lonely.


And menthol ciggie smokers
Including those who smoke menthol cigarettes.


I am the queen of everything
I see myself as the ruler or master of everything.


But to the bullies who made fun of my hoodies
However, my message is directed towards the bullies who mocked my hooded sweatshirts.


And used to say that I couldn't sing
Those same bullies also claimed that I had no singing ability.


I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
I suppose I will forever feel like an aspiring artist who hasn't fully reached her potential.


Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
I express myself through my art, creating popular music that touches upon my drug use.


If you want to be a wannabe, baby
If you desire to be someone who strives for more, just like me,


Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
Break free from expectations and embrace being seen as unconventional, just like I am.


I'm way too clever to talk about the weather
I possess intelligence beyond discussing mundane topics like the weather.


And every rumor ever made up to fit in
I refuse to engage in spreading rumors just to fit in with others.


Fuck being thinner, I'm done with skipping dinner
I reject the obsession with being thin and I will no longer skip meals.


And looking in the mirror for my ambition
I won't rely on my appearance to determine my ambitions or define my worth.


To all the critics who listen to my lyrics
This is a message to all the critics who analyze and scrutinize my lyrics.


I'm totally prolific and capable of ruling the world
I am highly productive and possess the ability to dominate or conquer the world.


But to the bitches in West born into riches
However, this line is directed towards the privileged women from wealthy backgrounds in the West.


Who think it's odd that I kiss girls
These women find it strange that I have romantic relationships with other women.


You can be a loser like me
You have the potential to embrace and accept being seen as a failure or an unconventional person, just like me.


Be a loser like me
Choose to be someone who goes against society's expectations and norms, just like I do.


I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
I suppose I will forever feel like an aspiring artist who hasn't fully reached her potential.


Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
I express myself through my art, creating popular music that touches upon my drug use.


If you want to be a wannabe, baby
If you desire to be someone who strives for more, just like me,


Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
Break free from expectations and embrace being seen as unconventional, just like I am.


You can be a loser like me
You have the potential to embrace and accept being seen as a failure or an unconventional person, just like me.


Be a loser like me
Choose to be someone who goes against society's expectations and norms, just like I do.


Be a loser like me, like me
Embrace being unconventional and different, just like I do.


Be a loser like me
Choose to be someone who goes against society's expectations and norms, just like I do.


Be a loser like me
Choose to be someone who goes against society's expectations and norms, just like I do.


Be a loser like me, like me
Embrace being unconventional and different, just like I do.


I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
I suppose I will forever feel like an aspiring artist who hasn't fully reached her potential.


Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
I express myself through my art, creating popular music that touches upon my drug use.


If you want to be a wannabe, baby
If you desire to be someone who strives for more, just like me,


Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
Break free from expectations and embrace being seen as unconventional, just like I am.


I will always be a wannabe, baby
I will forever feel like an aspiring artist who hasn't fully reached her potential.


Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
I express myself through my art, creating popular music that touches upon my drug use.


If you want to be a wannabe, baby
If you desire to be someone who strives for more, just like me,


Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
Break free from expectations and embrace being seen as unconventional, just like I am.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Arabella Sarah Lennox Latham, Edward James Carlile

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

sinaed

I'm from the city where all the kids are pretty but dumb
Which is a pity, they just don't get it
They call me crazy because I call me baby
And won't sit like a lady, no way, forget it
To all the stoners, the junkies and the loners
And menthol ciggie smokers
I am the queen of everything
But to the bullies who made fun of my hoodies
And used to say that I couldn't sing
I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
I'm way too clever to talk about the weather
And every rumor ever made up to fit in
Fuck being thinner, I'm done with skipping dinner
And looking in the mirror for my ambition
To all the critics who listen to my lyrics
I'm totally prolific and capable of ruling the world
But to the bitches in West born into riches
Who think it's odd that I kiss girls
I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
You can be a loser like me
You can be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me, like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me, like me
I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser
I will always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me



All comments from YouTube:

The Fenian

Another great number from an amazing artist. She is up there with the Billie’s of the world but people can’t handle her subject matter. Sad that this much talent is not more widely known. My only wish is that she would drop the synth bass and go with a good bass player.

Alain67

YES , YES , YES .... atention, a new star up there in the musical space.
with her talent she will devastate everything ...
I love

Ni5ei

1:52
Those strings entering the mix...
Instant early 80s!!!!!
I LOVE YOUR MUSIC

Andrew

You have such a great voice, and after listening to so many over-produced noisy arrangements I can finally hear it.

Henryk Martinez

This girl’s voice is amazing, I hate saying this because I know it’s repetitive but, she’s really underrated

Sourav Dey

In Treasure Factory stores in Japan, I first listened to this song. They play this in almost all the stores. Instantly fell in love!!

Kristian Gustafson

If there's any justice in this world, this song will blow up. Heard it on BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds the other night.

Lukáš Volčík

Thanks to RfP 2022 this is my first song from this band and I absolutely fell in love with the vibe of this band! This song somehow reminds me of Beck - Loser <3

Noa

the love i have for this song omg

sinaed

I'm from the city where all the kids are pretty but dumb
Which is a pity, they just don't get it
They call me crazy because I call me baby
And won't sit like a lady, no way, forget it
To all the stoners, the junkies and the loners
And menthol ciggie smokers
I am the queen of everything
But to the bullies who made fun of my hoodies
And used to say that I couldn't sing
I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
I'm way too clever to talk about the weather
And every rumor ever made up to fit in
Fuck being thinner, I'm done with skipping dinner
And looking in the mirror for my ambition
To all the critics who listen to my lyrics
I'm totally prolific and capable of ruling the world
But to the bitches in West born into riches
Who think it's odd that I kiss girls
I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me
You can be a loser like me
You can be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me, like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me
Be a loser like me, like me
I guess I'll always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser
I will always be a wannabe, baby
Making art, pop music about the drugs I'm using
If you want to be a wannabe, baby
Then set yourself free and you can be a loser like me

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