I Wanna
Chicane vs. Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics


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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,
But what if it don't?
What happens in my head stays in my head,
But sometimes it won't.
What if you knew what I was thinking?
Would it make you like "Whoa!"?
I don't wanna risk putting my foot in this
So I keep my mouth closed.

(Chorus)
All you hear is "Uh uh uh uh uh uh"
Gonna button my lips so the truth don't slip
Uh uh uh uh uh uh
Gotta beep out what I really wanna shout
Whoops! Did I say it out loud?
Did you find out? (oow yeah)
I wanna have your babies
You're serious like crazy
I wanna have your babies
I see 'em springing up like daisies.

Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Some of my feelings keep escaping
So I make it a joke
Nonchalant I keep on faking
So my heart don't get broke
I'm in a big, big, big, big ocean
In a tiny little boat
I'll only put the idea out there
If I know it's gonna float.

(Chorus)

(Bridge)

'Cause in my head there's a slot machine
And I'm betting you're the one in my hopes and dreams
La la la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la la, la la, la la...
Trust me it'd scare you
If you knew what was going on in my brain
Trust me it'd scare you
That I picked out the church, or the schools or the names
If you knew it was all about you
Every wish, every candle, every coin in the fountain
Trust me it'd scare you

That's why I go, Uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh
Uhm... yeah

(Chorus x2)

This one, this another, this one, oow...
Babies, babies, babies, babies...
I wanna have your babies




I...
Yeah yeah ha ha and maybe you'll find out...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I Wanna" by Chicane vs. Natasha Bedingfield explore the internal struggles and hidden desires of the singer. The first verse sets the scene with a reference to the saying "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," highlighting the concept of keeping secrets and not revealing everything. The singer then extends this notion to their own thoughts, expressing that what happens in their head should also stay there, but sometimes it cannot be contained.


The lyrics continue to delve into the singer's thoughts and fears. They wonder what would happen if others knew what they were thinking, suggesting that it might surprise or shock them. The fear of potential consequences leads the singer to stay quiet and keep their thoughts to themselves, not wanting to risk any negative outcomes.


The chorus expresses the need for self-censorship. The repetition of "Uh uh uh uh uh uh" represents the buttoning of lips to prevent the truth from slipping out. The singer acknowledges that they have something important to say but must hold it back and beep out their true thoughts. The line "Did I say it out loud? Did you find out?" suggests that there is a fear of their secret desires being exposed.


In the second verse, the singer reveals that despite their efforts to hide their feelings, some emotions escape. They put a humorous twist on their actions, pretending to be nonchalant to protect themselves from potential heartbreak. The metaphor of being in a big ocean in a tiny boat signifies feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. Only when the idea of their desires is certain to be accepted, will they mention it.


The bridge introduces the image of a slot machine in the singer's head, symbolizing their hopes and dreams revolving around the person they desire. They emphasize that if others knew the extent of their feelings, it would be unsettling. The mention of church, schools, and names highlights the depth of their thoughts and fantasies revolving around a future with this person. Despite their internal struggle, they humorously end the bridge by going "Uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh" reaffirming their commitment to keep their desires hidden.


In the final chorus, the repetition of "Babies" reinforces the central desire of the singer - to have a family with the person they desire. The lyrics culminate with the singer playfully suggesting that maybe the person will eventually find out their true feelings.


Overall, "I Wanna" explores the internal conflict of wanting to express hidden desires while fearing the consequences of doing so. The lyrics address the complexities of human emotions and the struggle to keep thoughts and feelings hidden, ultimately leaving the outcome open-ended.


Line by Line Meaning

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,
The things that occur in Las Vegas are meant to be kept secret and not shared with others.


But what if it don't?
However, what if those happenings are not kept a secret?


What happens in my head stays in my head,
The thoughts and ideas that exist in my mind are supposed to remain private.


But sometimes it won't.
However, there are instances when these thoughts escape and are revealed to others.


What if you knew what I was thinking?
If you were aware of my innermost thoughts and desires,


Would it make you like 'Whoa!'?
Would it surprise or astonish you greatly?


I don't wanna risk putting my foot in this
I am hesitant to take the chance of making a mistake or saying the wrong thing.


So I keep my mouth closed.
Therefore, I choose to remain silent in order to avoid any potential repercussions.


All you hear is 'Uh uh uh uh uh uh'
The only sounds you will hear from me are repetitive syllables, indicating my refusal to reveal the truth.


Gonna button my lips so the truth don't slip
I will firmly close my mouth in order to prevent the truth from unintentionally escaping.


Gotta beep out what I really wanna shout
I must censor or mask my true desires and emotions that I long to express loudly.


Whoops! Did I say it out loud?
Oh no! Did my words accidentally escape without my intention?


Did you find out? (oow yeah)
Are you now aware of the truth that I was trying to keep hidden? (Oh yeah)


I wanna have your babies
I desire to start a family with you, to bear your children.


You're serious like crazy
Your level of commitment and dedication is incredibly intense and genuine.


I see 'em springing up like daisies.
I envision our children multiplying and growing rapidly, just like blooming daisies.


Some of my feelings keep escaping
Certain emotions and sentiments occasionally slip away and become evident to others.


So I make it a joke
To cope with this vulnerability, I turn these feelings into jest and humor.


Nonchalant I keep on faking
I pretend to be indifferent and unconcerned, masking my true emotions.


So my heart don't get broke
In order to protect myself from potential heartbreak or emotional pain.


I'm in a big, big, big, big ocean
I feel like I am immersed in a vast, overwhelming body of water.


In a tiny little boat
And I am navigating this immense sea in a small and fragile vessel.


I'll only put the idea out there
I will only suggest or propose the concept of starting a family


If I know it's gonna float.
If I am certain that this idea will be accepted and supported by you and others.


'Cause in my head there's a slot machine
Within my mind, there exists a mechanism similar to a gambling device.


And I'm betting you're the one in my hopes and dreams
I am wagering that you are the person who embodies my aspirations and desires.


Trust me it'd scare you
If you truly knew the extent of my thoughts and fantasies,


If you knew what was going on in my brain
If you were aware of the inner workings of my mind,


That I picked out the church, or the schools or the names
You would discover that I have already made decisions regarding the church, schools, and names for our future family together.


If you knew it was all about you
If you understood that all these thoughts and plans revolve around you,


Every wish, every candle, every coin in the fountain
Every desire, every candle blown out, every coin tossed into a fountain for good luck,


Trust me it'd scare you
You would undoubtedly be frightened or taken aback by these revelations.


That's why I go, Uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh
That is why I resort to producing repetitive sounds to mask the true intensity of my feelings.


Uhm... yeah
Well... yes


This one, this another, this one, oow...
The notion of having children with you consistently occupies my mind, it is a recurring thought.


Babies, babies, babies, babies...
The idea of having children, the prospect of motherhood, constantly consumes my thoughts.


I wanna have your babies
I desire to bear your children and start a family with you.


I...
I...


Yeah yeah ha ha and maybe you'll find out...
Yes, yes, ha ha, and perhaps you will eventually discover...




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, STEPHEN KIPNER, WAYNE WILKINS

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