Wanted
Carlton Vanessa Lyrics
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For something real something to die for
But I have found you and you do not see
All that is me all that is true
[Chorus]
I am more than you will see,
I am more than you will need
More than wanted
As you float the flimsy surface
You should know life lies beneath it
Don't pretend you feel what I feel for you
Live illusion and I am real
[Chorus]
I know, I know you like the way
You feel when I play
I know, I know you don't really
Hear what I say
I know, I know you are waiting
For something to raid
I know, I know you wish you could be
More than you say
I have wandered far and wide
For something real something to die for
But I have found you and you do not see
All that is me all that is true and
[Chorus]
More than you'll love, more than you'll hate,
More than you'll hold, more than wanted
More than you'll crave, more than you'll cherish,
More than you'll have, more than wanted
In "Wanted," Carlton Vanessa portrays the singer as someone who has been searching for something genuine and meaningful to devote herself to. Despite having finally found what she was looking for in her partner, the partner doesn't fully see or appreciate all her layers and depths. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to be seen for who she truly is and not just the surface level versions of herself. She asserts her significance in the chorus, repeating that she is more than what her partner perceives and needs, even conveying that she is more than "wanted."
The second verse conveys frustration towards the partner for not fully understanding the depth of the emotions and love that the singer has for them. The partner is described as "floating the flimsy surface," giving the impression that they are just skimming the surface of the relationship, while the singer wants them to delve deeper. The last line of this verse is particularly impactful, with Carlton repeating the line "Live illusion and I am real," implying that there is a sense of dishonesty or subterfuge in how the partner is treating the relationship.
The third verse directly addresses the partner, the singer seemingly aware that the partner enjoys the game of the relationship more than she enjoys the genuineness of it. The partner seems to be more interested in the appearance of things than the emotional depth of the situation, with the singer ultimately acknowledging that the partner wants more from the relationship than what they are willing to admit. Overall, "Wanted" is a song about longing for genuine, deep connections in a world where surface level connections are often prioritized, and the frustration that comes from feeling unseen by those we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I have wandered far and wide
I have traveled great distances in search of a significant thing.
For something real something to die for
In search of something genuine to live and perish for.
But I have found you and you do not see
Though I have found you, you haven't yet realized my true nature.
All that is me all that is true
The authenticity in me is everything that I am.
Chorus: I am more than you will see,
I have multitudes of layers and parts that most people don't realize.
I am more than you will need
Unbeknownst to you, I possess many qualities you would require in a person.
As you float the flimsy surface
As you swim on the fragile waves of life.
You should know life lies beneath it
You must acknowledge that there's more to life than what appears on the surface.
Don't pretend you feel what I feel for you
Don't deceive yourself about feeling what I do for you.
Live illusion and I am real
You prefer to exist in an illusionary world, while I am the genuine one.
Chorus: I am more than you will see,
I am much more than what you can see on the surface level.
More than wanted
I possess more than what you expected or desired.
I know, I know you like the way
I am aware that you appreciate the way
You feel when I play
You feel the music when I sing or perform.
I know, I know you don't really
I acknowledge that you genuinely don't
Hear what I say
Comprehend the words I express.
I know, I know you are waiting
I understand that you are anticipating
For something to raid
In search of something to seize or rob.
I know, I know you wish you could be
I realize that you aspire to become
More than you say
More than you show or tell.
I have wandered far and wide
I have journeyed across distant territories.
For something real something to die for
In quest of something that's genuine enough to live and perish for.
But I have found you and you do not see
But I discovered you, and you are yet to comprehend what I'm about.
All that is me all that is true and
All my authenticity and very being have been revealed to you yet.
Chorus: I am more than you will see,
I have several dimensions that I've yet to allow you to witness.
More than you'll love, more than you'll hate,
I possess more qualities that even you may not love or appreciate, but also more than the ones that may trouble you.
More than you'll hold, more than wanted
I am more than what you can grasp or possess, more than you ever anticipated.
More than you'll crave, more than you'll cherish,
I am more than what you long for or treasure.
More than you'll have, more than wanted
I am more than what you can ever expect to have or receive.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vanessa Carlton
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