I Wanna Be
Jessica Williams Lyrics


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I'm a very ordinary man
Trying to work out life's happy plan
Doing unto others as I'd like to have them doing unto me

When I find a very lonely soul
Soon be-kinda-comes my only goal
I feel so much better when I tell them my philosophy
I want to be happy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.

Life's really worth living
When we are mirth giving
Why can't I give some to you

When skies are gray and you say you are blue
I'll send the sun smiling through

I want to be happy
But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.

When skies are gray and you say you are blue
I'll send the sun smiling through

I want to be happy




But I won't be happy
Till I make you happy too.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wanna Be" by Jessica Williams is a reflection of the singer's desire to spread happiness and love to those around her. The first verse describes her as an ordinary person who is trying to figure out life's plan while treating others the way she wants to be treated. The second verse speaks of her goal to connect with lonely souls and share her philosophy of happiness, which gives her a sense of fulfillment.


In the chorus, Williams sings that her own happiness is dependent on making others happy too. She believes that life is worth living when we spread joy to others, and she asks why she can't share some of that joy with the listener. The next verse suggests that even in difficult times when the sky is gray and the listener is feeling down, Williams wants to be the one to send sunshine into their life and make them happy. As the song ends, she repeats the chorus to emphasize that this is her ultimate goal.


Overall, "I Wanna Be" is a song about finding meaning and fulfillment in life by making others happy. It is an uplifting reminder that we can all make a positive impact on the people around us and that spreading joy is a valuable goal in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a very ordinary man
I am not a special person, just an average individual


Trying to work out life's happy plan
I am attempting to figure out how to lead a happy life


Doing unto others as I'd like to have them doing unto me
I treat others as I would prefer to be treated


When I find a very lonely soul
When I encounter someone who is isolated and unhappy


Soon be-kinda-comes my only goal
It becomes my primary objective to offer them comfort and support


I feel so much better when I tell them my philosophy
I experience a sense of satisfaction when I share my beliefs with them


I want to be happy
My ultimate objective is to experience a sense of joy and fulfillment


But I won't be happy
However, I will not be content


Till I make you happy too.
Until I can assist you in feeling delighted as well


Life's really worth living
Our existence has genuine value


When we are mirth giving
When we bring joy and laughter into the lives of others


Why can't I give some to you
Why can't I bring happiness and lightness into your life as well?


When skies are gray and you say you are blue
When you are feeling sad and disheartened


I'll send the sun smiling through
I will do my best to bring a sense of warmth and hope back into your life


I want to be happy
My ultimate objective is to experience a sense of joy and fulfillment


But I won't be happy
However, I will not be content


Till I make you happy too.
Until I can assist you in feeling delighted as well


When skies are gray and you say you are blue
When you are feeling sad and disheartened


I'll send the sun smiling through
I will do my best to bring a sense of warmth and hope back into your life


I want to be happy
My ultimate objective is to experience a sense of joy and fulfillment


But I won't be happy
However, I will not be content


Till I make you happy too.
Until I can assist you in feeling delighted as well




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans

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