The band con… Read Full Bio ↴Dallas Crane are a rock band from Melbourne, Australia.
The band consists of Dave Larkin and Pete Satchell sharing Guitar and Vocal duties, with Pat Bourke on Bass and Shannon Vanderwert on Drums.
They formed in 1996, originally known as Tempered Kin, but changed and named themselves after a friend's father, Dallas Crane. Only one line up change has occurred over the bands 10 year history, with original bass player Chris Brodie leaving in 2001, being replaced by Pat Bourke.
They have released four albums to date:
- Lent (1998)
- Twenty Four Seven (2000)
- Dallas Crane (2004)
- Factory Girls (2006)
www.dallascrane.com
Wannabe
Dallas Crane Lyrics
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Then you clean off the filth with the soap on TV
And you sing all the words that you read off the screen
You wanna be a big star
But it's all in your dreams
Wannabe, Wannabe, Wannabe, Wannabe
It's already been done
You might be a good singer
But you ain't got the songs
And you say you're on par
But you're wild off the tee
You wanna be a big star
Well get down on your knees
Wannabe, Wannabe, Wannabe, Wannabe
The song "Wannabe" by Dallas Crane is a commentary on the music industry and fame. The lyrics describe a person who is obsessed with achieving stardom, and who is willing to do anything to make it happen. The first verse describes this person as someone who rolls in the dirt of their glossy magazines, yet cleans off the filth with the soap on TV. This suggests that the person lives in a world of contradictions, where they want to be seen as edgy and rebellious, but also want to maintain a clean image. The person also sings all the words they read off the screen, indicating that they are not original and rely on others to provide them with content. Ultimately, the person's dreams of becoming a big star are made clear, but the lyrics suggest that it may not be possible for them.
The second verse continues the critique, stating that the person thinks about nothing and everything has already been done. They may have talent, but they don't have the songs to make it big. Additionally, the person may believe they are on par with others, but they are actually wild off the tee, suggesting that they are not as skilled or prepared as they think. The chorus repeats the word "wannabe," indicating that the person is not yet a star, but is instead someone who wants to be a star. Overall, the song suggests that fame is not easily achieved and that it takes a lot more than just talent to become a big star.
Line by Line Meaning
You roll in the dirt of your gloss magazines
You delve into the superficial world of glossy magazines, absorbing all that they appear to offer.
Then you clean off the filth with the soap on TV
You follow the scripted lives on TV, looking for ways to cleanse yourself of impurities.
And you sing all the words that you read off the screen
You blindly repeat everything you see and hear, without any original thought or creativity.
You wanna be a big star
You aspire to achieve the status of a highly regarded celebrity.
But it's all in your dreams
However, your desires remain unfulfilled, trapped in a fantasy world that you cannot escape.
You think about nothing
You have no original thoughts or ideas of your own, merely regurgitating what you see and hear around you.
It's already been done
Everything you try has already been accomplished by others, leaving you with little to offer.
You might be a good singer
You possess some talent when it comes to your vocal abilities.
But you ain't got the songs
However, you lack the creativity and originality required to create truly impressive music.
And you say you're on par
You claim to be on equal footing with those who have already achieved great success.
But you're wild off the tee
But in reality, you are far from being on par, as you tend to miss your targets by a large margin.
You wanna be a big star
You still dream of achieving great celebrity status.
Well get down on your knees
However, this can only be achieved through hard work and humility, not just blind repetition of what has come before.
Wannabe, Wannabe, Wannabe, Wannabe
Repeatedly affirming these false aspirations do not make them any more genuine or achievable.
Contributed by Asher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Damian Dean's
That song is so awesome, one of my all time favourite Oz rock songs everš¤and so glad to meat them, awesome people,
Bigjuergo
could be a nirvana song ...