Wannabe
Broken Heart College Lyrics


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I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
so tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
so tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
really really wanna zigazig ha.

If you want my future forget my past,
if you wanna get with me better make it fast.
Now don't go wasting my precious time,
get your act together we could be just fine.

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I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
so tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
really really wanna zigazig ha.
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
make it last forever friendship never ends.
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.

What do you think about that now you know how I feel,
say you can handle my love are you for real.
I won't be hasty, I'll give you a try
if you really bug me then I'll say goodbye.

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
so tell me what you want, what you really really want,
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
really really wanna zigazig ha.
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
make it last forever friendship never ends.
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.

So here's a story from A to Z, you wanna get with me
you gotta listen carefully.
We got Em in the place who likes it in your face,
we got G like MC who likes it on
and an easy V doesn't come for free, she's a real lady.
And as for me you'll see,
slam your body down and wind it all around.
Slam your body down and wind it all around.

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
make it last forever friendship never ends.
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta,
you gotta, you gotta, slam, slam, slam, slam
Slam your body down and wind it all around.
Slam your body down and wind it all around.
Slam your body down and wind it all around.




Slam your body down zigazig ah.
If you wanna be my lover.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Broken Heart College's "Wannabe" are catchy and fun, but they also carry deeper meaning. The song is about a girl who knows exactly what she wants in a relationship and is not afraid to speak her mind. She wants someone who will respect her and her friends, and who will give as much as they take in the relationship. The repetition of "I wanna really really really wanna zigazig ha" can be interpreted as her desire to have some excitement and spontaneity in her life, as opposed to a dull and predictable relationship.


The verses of the song further emphasize the girl's independence and self-respect. She warns potential suitors not to waste her time and to have their act together if they want to be with her. She also emphasizes the importance of friendship in a relationship, indicating that she values her friends and wants her partner to be friends with them as well. Overall, the song is an anthem for confident women who know what they want and aren't afraid to ask for it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
I'll openly communicate what I desire, emphasizing how important it is to me.


so tell me what you want, what you really really want,
Please share with me your own desires and priorities so that we can align our expectations.


I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really really really wanna zigazig ha.
I have a strong, enthusiastic desire for something or someone, but it's not clear what specific action or outcome that desire entails (represented by the nonsensical phrase "zigazig ha").


If you want my future forget my past,
In order to move forward with me, you need to accept and respect my present self rather than dwelling on my past.


if you wanna get with me better make it fast.
Don't hesitate to show your interest in me, because I expect someone who's confident and assertive.


Now don't go wasting my precious time,
I'm valuing my time and energy, so don't try to pursue me if you're not serious or committed.


get your act together we could be just fine.
If you're able to demonstrate stability and responsibility, we might have a good chance of building a relationship together.


If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
Being accepted and respected by my friends is important to me, and I'm expecting any partner to build positive relationships with them as well.


make it last forever friendship never ends.
Maintaining a strong, supportive friendship is a foundation for any lasting, meaningful relationship.


If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
I'm expecting mutual effort and contribution, not just taking or receiving from the relationship.


taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.
It's easy and tempting to just take without giving back, but I'm committed to expecting more from my partner.


What do you think about that now you know how I feel,
Now that I've shared my expectations and priorities with you, I'm curious to hear your thoughts and emotions on the matter.


say you can handle my love are you for real.
I'm openly expressing affection and asking for a genuine, honest response about whether or not you're capable of handling it.


I won't be hasty, I'll give you a try
I'll be patient and open-minded in exploring a potential relationship with you.


if you really bug me then I'll say goodbye.
However, if you behave in a way that bothers me or we don't align well, I'm not afraid to end the relationship.


So here's a story from A to Z, you wanna get with me
To help you fully understand my perspective and expectations, here's a comprehensive explanation of my priorities and requirements.


you gotta listen carefully.
I'm asking for your focused attention and active listening, since these expectations are important to me.


We got Em in the place who likes it in your face,
I have a friend and/or associate named Em who enjoys bold, confrontational interactions.


we got G like MC who likes it on
There's another friend and/or associate named G who enjoys public displays of affection and sexuality.


and an easy V doesn't come for free, she's a real lady.
Finally, there's a third friend and/or associate named V who is not easily swayed or won over, and values traditional displays of femininity and elegance.


And as for me you'll see, slam your body down and wind it all around.
As for my own personality and preferences, I enjoy engaging in energetic, provocative dancing and physical intimacy.


If you wanna be my lover, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta,
Overall, I have high expectations for my partner and am expecting them to show commitment and effort in meeting those expectations.


slam, slam, slam, slam, Slam your body down and wind it all around.
As a final emphasis, I'm expressing my enthusiasm and passion for physical intimacy and exciting, high-energy experiences with a partner.


Slam your body down zigazig ah.
Again, the phrase "zigazig ah" represents a nonsensical expression of enthusiasm and excitement, further emphasizing the passion and energy that I'm looking for in a relationship.


If you wanna be my lover.
Overall, I've clearly expressed my priorities and expectations for any potential partner, emphasizing the importance of communication, commitment, friendship, mutual effort, and shared enthusiasm and passion.




Writer(s): Melanie Chisholm, Richard Stannard, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell, Matthew Paul Rowbottom

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