The sisters grew up in a musical family, and began playing instruments from an early age in the cover band Rockinhaim, fronted by their parents, Moti and Donna. The two elder sisters, Este and Danielle, began performing with the pop group "Valli Girls" in 2005. They released a few songs on soundtrack and compilation albums under that name, but left the group shortly after an appearance at the 2005 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. They formed Haim with younger sister Alana in 2007, but did not seriously consider it a professional career for some years. After Danielle became a successful touring guitarist, first with Jenny Lewis and later with Julian Casablancas, Haim reformed as a full-time operation in 2012.
The group's first release, Forever (an EP released as a limited-time download), combined with positive reception at the South by Southwest festival, led to a deal with Polydor Records and a management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation group in mid-2012. The band began recording material for their first album, Days Are Gone, in sessions between touring dates, including appearances at the Glastonbury Festival. The album charted in the top ten in several countries, including the number-one spot in the UK, and the group had won several "best of" awards by the end of 2013. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Their second album, Something to Tell You, was released in July 2017. Their third album, titled Women in Music Pt. III, was released on June 26, 2020. The group received nominations at the 63rd Grammy awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance (for "The Steps").
Don't Wanna
HAIM Lyrics
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When I was in the moment, well, I didn't understand
Ooh, yeah, you did me so harsh
Left me low with my high heels in the parking lot
Always thought I'd see it comin'
Mmm, but I don't
Gotta leave the engine runnin'
I don't wanna give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to
Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna give up yet
Ooh, yeah, it's still early days
Don't know what I mean to you, I don't know what to say
Ooh, yeah, don't walk away
Don't look at me like that, 'cause my mind's 'bout to change
Can't believe that I'm nervous
Mmm, face to face
All our problems on the surface, is it worth this?
I don't think it's too late
I don't wanna give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to
Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna give up yet
I don't wanna give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to
Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna give up yet
I don't wanna (don't wanna)
Give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to
Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna give up yet
I don't wanna (don't wanna)
Give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to
Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna give up yet
I don't wanna (don't wanna)
Give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to
Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna give up
The song "Don't Wanna" by HAIM explores the complexities of a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt by their partner but is still committed to making the relationship work. The opening lines "Ooh, you, you did me so bad, When I was in the moment, well, I didn't understand" convey the sense of hurt that the singer has experienced in the relationship. Even though they didn't understand it at the time, they were hurt by their partner's actions.
The chorus, "I don't wanna give up on you, I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to, Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds, But I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna give up yet", reflects the internal struggle that the singer is going through. Despite the fact that they have both struggled in the past and have slept with other people, the singer is still willing to work on the relationship and doesn't want to give up on it.
The lyrics suggest that the singer knows that the relationship is not perfect and there are issues that need to be addressed. However, they are still committed to making it work. The line "All our problems on the surface, is it worth this? I don't think it's too late" suggests that the singer understands that the relationship has its challenges but also believes that it's not too late to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, you, you did me so bad
You hurt me deeply
When I was in the moment, well, I didn't understand
I didn't comprehend the hurt you caused me at the time
Ooh, yeah, you did me so harsh
You were cruel to me
Left me low with my high heels in the parking lot
You left me feeling abandoned and helpless
Always thought I'd see it comin'
I anticipated the pain you would cause me
Mmm, but I don't
But somehow I missed the warning signs
Gotta leave the engine runnin'
I can't fully let my guard down
In the front seat, in my my mama's winter coat
I'm using my mother's things as comfort in this difficult situation
I don't wanna give up on you
I'm still holding onto the hope that things can get better between us
Well, we both had nights wakin' up in strangers' beds
We have both made mistakes in our past, but that doesn't mean we can't try to make things work now
But I don't wanna give up yet
I'm not ready to give up on our relationship just yet
Ooh, yeah, it's still early days
Our relationship is still in its early stages and it's hard to predict what the future holds
Don't know what I mean to you, I don't know what to say
I'm unsure of where we stand and how you feel about me
Ooh, yeah, don't walk away
Please don't leave me when things start to get difficult
Don't look at me like that, 'cause my mind's 'bout to change
Your gaze can influence my feelings and I'm not sure I'm ready to change my mind just yet
Can't believe that I'm nervous
I'm surprised at my own vulnerability and insecurity in this situation
Mmm, face to face
When we're together and confronting our issues head-on
All our problems on the surface, is it worth this?
Our problems are obvious and out in the open, but is it worth it to try to overcome them?
I don't think it's too late
I still believe we can work through our problems and salvage our relationship
I don't wanna (don't wanna)
I'm willing to put in the effort to make things work
Give up on you
Because I see the potential in our relationship and don't want to let it go to waste
I don't wanna, don't wanna, I don't wanna have to
I don't want to give up without trying everything possible to make it work
But I don't wanna give up yet
Despite the difficulties we've faced, I'm still not ready to walk away completely
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alana Mychal Haim, Danielle Sari Haim, Este Arielle Haim, Rostam Batmanglij
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Ooh, yeah, you did me so bad
When I was in the moment
Well, I didn't understand
Ooh, yeah, you did me so harsh
Left me low with my high heels in the parking lot
[Pre-Chorus]
Always thought I'd see it coming (Mm)
But I don't
Gotta leave the engine running in the front seat
In my mama's winter coat
[Chorus]
I don't wanna give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna
I don't wanna have to
Well, we both have nights
Waking up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna
I don't wanna give up yet
[Verse 2]
Ooh, yeah, it's still early days
Don't know what I mean to you
I don't know what to say
Ooh, yeah, don't walk away
Don't look at me like that 'cause my mind's 'bout to change
[Pre-Chorus]
Can't believe that I'm nervous (Mm)
Face-to-face
All our problems on the surface, is it worth this?
I don't think it's too late
[Chorus]
I don't wanna give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna
I don't wanna have to
Well, we both have nights
Waking up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna
I don't wanna give up yet
I don't wanna give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna
I don't wanna have to
Well, we both have nights
Waking up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna
I don't wanna give up yet
I don't wanna (Don't wanna)
Give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna (Don't wanna)
I don't wanna have to
Well, we both have nights (Don't wanna)
Waking up in strangers' beds
But I don't wanna, don't wanna (Don't wanna)
I don't wanna give up yet
I don't wanna (Don't wanna)
Give up on you
I don't wanna, don't wanna (Don't wanna)
I don't wanna have to
Well, we both have nights (Don't wanna)
Waking up in strangers' beds (Don't wanna)
But I don't wanna, don't wanna (Don't wanna)
I don't wanna give up yet (Don't wanna)
[Outro]
I don't wanna (Don't wanna)
Give up on you (Don't wanna)
I don't wanna, don't wanna (Don't wanna)
I don't wanna have to (Don't wanna)
Well, we both have nights (Don't wanna)
Waking up in strangers' beds (Don't wanna)
But I don't wanna, don't wanna (Don't wanna)
I don't wanna give up (Don't wanna)
@merryporti
Is not a Haim music video if they aren’t walking
@BrianMcInnis87
Nuh-uh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc2x5aHCs6g
@BrianMcInnis87
Nuh-uh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48-pr5-G6Pw
@albertoromero6668
If they sit for more than ten minutes they will die.
@atolman2828
@@BrianMcInnis87 that's such a good one. But I guarantee you Maria has already seen it.
@itsmeshelmi
100%
@willtritto4205
This is honestly the funniest music video I’ve ever seen. I love how they took the whole walking thing and made it a big part of their brand.
@annee2243
They’ve become self aware 🤣
@aninhamft
The fake competition out of nowhere is hilarious
@elen_sa
I had so much fun. I was expecting the overtakings and the cheats!!