King B grew up in a small town. Like many around him, watching the men do o… Read Full Bio ↴King B grew up in a small town. Like many around him, watching the men do odd jobs and logging instilled a strong work ethic in King B. As well as making him realize he could work hard on his own goals instead of waiting on someone to hire him to do their projects. King B’s music draws from many real life experiences. His Grandfather was a neighborhood entrepreneur in charge of running a lawn mower shop during the day that also doubled as a joke joint at night. This was King B’s introduction to hustling. Although you can find an unlimited amount of hustlers in the rap game, not since Tupac has one been able to capture raw emotion in sound…until now!

Some compare King B to 2pac, some say he has the raw street-edge and gangster’ style of early Master P, and even a way of delivering street knowledge reminiscent of Pastor Troy. I say it’s all of these characteristics and a few other unique personality traits that make King B a well rounded young up-and-comer. By taking lesions from the success and failure of other recording artists, King B has been able to adapt his sound to be club friendly with that official southern gangster-lean. Like Master P, 2pac, and Biggie, the King B sound is original and expressive. If you have been waiting for the next real life G to tell his story then your in luck King B’s VISIONS album plays like a big budget, Hollywood, shootem’ up type gangster movie. Although one or two liberties may have been taken with names and dates on the album, this is a firsthand account of the harsh reality that is felt by those on the bottom of the U.S. social ladder.
With street sense and country wisdom King B makes rap music fun and interesting again. This is true Hip-Hop Story Telling at its best. Though as usual this album takes us to the dark side of human nature, it surprisingly shows us a glimpse of the better points of living in the hood as well. With a strong love for his community King B is the perfect one to tell the story of Logtown.

I Wanna
King B Lyrics

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I wander helplessly day by day.
It's so much easier to run away.
My mind is spent, my body sold,
Never knowing which way to go

I'm always there for you baby,
Won't you let me see
If we can get closer.

Every day,

[Chorus:]
I want to be felt by you.
I want to be touched by you.
I want to be loved by you.
I want to be anything you want me to.

Don't mean nothing when you're growing old.
Nobody knows what the future holds.
I am left with a bitter taste,
Torn away from that beautiful chase.

I'm always there for you baby,
Won't you let me see
If we can get closer.
Every day,

[Chorus: x3]

Overall Meaning

In "I Wanna" by King B, the artist sings about feeling lost and directionless in life, as well as the desire to be loved and wanted by someone. The opening lines, "I wander helplessly day by day. It's so much easier to run away," suggest a feeling of being lost or uncertain about the direction in life. The following lines, "My mind is spent, my body sold, Never knowing which way to go," further emphasize this feeling of uncertainty and confusion. The singer seems to be struggling to find their way in the world and feeling like they have no control over their own life.

Despite these struggles, the singer expresses a desire to be there for someone they love. The lines "I'm always there for you baby, Won't you let me see, If we can get closer," suggest a desire to connect with someone and to form a closer bond. The singer wants to be felt, touched, loved and anything that the person they love wants them to be. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the intensity of this desire.

The final lines of the song, "Don't mean nothing when you're growing old, Nobody knows what the future holds. I am left with a bitter taste, Torn away from that beautiful chase," suggest a sense of regret and sadness. The singer feels like they have missed out on something beautiful and the bitterness of this feeling is palpable. Overall, the song reflects on the ups and downs of life, the search for love and belonging, and the desire to know where one belongs.

Line by Line Meaning

I wander helplessly day by day.
I feel lost in life and uncertain about where to go next.

It's so much easier to run away.
I find it tempting to avoid my problems and escape from reality.

My mind is spent, my body sold,
I feel exhausted both mentally and physically, as if I've given everything I have to offer.

Never knowing which way to go
I feel directionless and uncertain about my future path.

I'm always there for you baby,
I'm a supportive and dependable partner.

Won't you let me see If we can get closer.
I want to deepen our relationship and increase our emotional connection.

Every day,
This is an ongoing desire and need.

I want to be felt by you.
I want you to truly recognize and appreciate my presence and contribution to our relationship.

I want to be touched by you.
I desire physical affection and intimacy from you.

I want to be loved by you.
Above all else, I crave your love and acceptance.

I want to be anything you want me to.
I am willing to adapt and change myself to meet your needs and desires.

Don't mean nothing when you're growing old.
As I age, I realize that material possessions and other superficial things are less important than love and personal connection.

Nobody knows what the future holds.
The future is uncertain and unpredictable for all of us.

I am left with a bitter taste,
I feel disappointed and disillusioned with how things have turned out.

Torn away from that beautiful chase.
I regret moving away from something I once found beautiful or fulfilling.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLIE SEXTON, D BRAMHALL

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