Heideroosjes (pronounced; hi-duh-rose-yes, HR in short), is a punk band fro… Read Full Bio ↴Heideroosjes (pronounced; hi-duh-rose-yes, HR in short), is a punk band from Horst aan de Maas, the Netherlands. The band's lyrics are in Dutch, English, German and Limburgian (a Dutch dialect spoken in the Dutch province of Limburg). The band, formed in 1989, consists of Marco Roelofs (vocals), Frank Kleuskens (guitar), Fred Houben (Bass) and Igor Hobus (percussion). The band's name means "the heath roses" and was chosen for its ironic contrast with the many punk band names that reflect dark, sexual or violent themes. The name is derived from a cabaret conference of Belgian comedian Urbanus, who mockingly said he wrote a song for "a punkband from Limburg called de Heideroosjes".

In 2012 De Heidjeroosjes played their Farewell Tour. After the last show in De Melkweg the band stopped playing after 23 years

Wannabe
Heideroosjes Lyrics

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Yo 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

Yo 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 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

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 her
Easy V doesn't come for free, she's a real lady
And as for me, ha 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, you gotta, you gotta
You gotta, you gotta, slam, slam, slam, slam
Slam your body down the winds' all around
Slam your body down the winds' all around
Slam your body down the winds' all around

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Wannabe" by Heideroosjes is an energetic and playful tune that is based on the concept of being straight-forward and upfront about what one wants in a relationship. The central theme of the song is about making it clear to a potential lover that if they want to be with the singer, they must be willing to meet their demands. The lyrics "Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want/So tell me what you want, what you really really want" make it obvious that the singer isn't interested in playing games or beating around the bush when it comes to love.

The second verse of the song reinforces the idea of being direct in a relationship by telling the potential lover to "forget the past" and "get [their] act together." The singer is making it clear that they only have so much time to waste on someone who isn't willing to put in the effort to be with them. The chorus of the song, with the line "If you wanna be my lover/You gotta get with my friends," emphasizes the importance of having a strong circle of friends and being able to be accepted by them if the potential lover wants to be in a relationship with the singer.

Overall, "Wannabe" is a song about the importance of knowing what you want in love and being upfront and honest about it. The song is an anthem for people who aren't interested in playing games and want to find a real connection in a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Yo I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want
I want to express my desires clearly and directly

So tell me what you want, what you really really want
Can you also tell me your desires in a straightforward manner?

I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want
I am committed to sharing my needs and wants with you

So tell me what you want, what you really really want
Please respond to my request for you to reveal your own desires

I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really Really really wanna zigazig ha
I am eager and enthusiastic to enjoy a passionate encounter

If you want my future
In order to form a partnership, please take into account my aspirations

Forget my past
Disregard my history and mistakes, focus on the present

If you wanna get with me
If you're up for a romantic relationship with me

Better make it fast
Please do not waste time, potential lovers are competing for my attention

Now don't go wasting
Don't squander the valuable moments we have together

My precious time
I am very busy and have many responsibilities, so use our time wisely

Get your act together
Please be organized and responsible if we're going to pursue a relationship

We could be just fine
If we work together, we could have a successful and happy relationship

If you wanna be my lover
To become a romantic partner with me

You gotta get with my friends
You need to get along with my friends and form friendships with them too

Make it last forever
Let's have a long-lasting relationship

Friendship never ends
Our relationship should be built upon strong friendship, which will never fade away

You have got to give
A successful relationship requires both partners to invest effort and sacrifice

Taking is too easy
Expecting things from me without giving back is not acceptable

But that's the way it is
This is a fundamental truth about how relationships work

What do you think about that
Can you accept and agree with these expectations?

Now you know how I feel
I have been honest and upfront about what I expect from you

Say you can handle my love
Can you love me the way I need to be loved?

Are you for real
Are you genuine and truly committed to building a relationship with me?

I won't be hasty
I will take my time and think things through before committing

I'll give you a try
If you meet my expectations, I am willing to pursue a relationship

If you really bug me
But if you annoy or disrespect me, I will end things

Then I'll say goodbye
I am not afraid to end a relationship if it is not working out

So here's a story from A to Z
I'm going to tell you everything you need to know about me and my friends

You wanna get with me
If you want to pursue a romantic relationship with me

You gotta listen carefully
I have a lot of information to give you, so pay attention

We got Em in the place who likes it in your face
I have a friend named Em who enjoys bold and aggressive lovers

We got G like MC who likes it on her
Another friend named G prefers assertive and dominant partners

Easy V doesn't come for free, she's a real lady
My friend V expects to be treated with respect and dignity

And as for me, ha you'll see
And as for me, well, I am unique and you'll have to get to know me to understand me

Slam your body down and wind it all around
Let's dance wildly and freely together

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta, you gotta, you gotta You gotta, you gotta, slam, slam, slam, slam
If you want to be in a romantic relationship with me, you need to express passion and enthusiasm

Slam your body down the winds' all around
Let yourself go and enjoy the moment

Slam your body down zigazig ah
Share your physical desire and sexual energy with me

If you wanna be my lover
To become a romantic partner with me

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