Wanna Be
Mister Jam Lyrics


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Wanna be like me
Wanna be like, wanna be like
Try but you′ll never be

I see her staring
From across the room
I bet she wishin
That she's touching you
But I′m the one you want
And you can't get enough
Cause he's all about my love

Every eye in this place
Stuck on us
I think she′s jealous
Cause she wants that rush
But she can run that mouth
Can′t even hear her now
Cause we're having too much fun

She thinks that she can dance
But she′ll never move like me
She'll give you what you want
Baby I got what you need
You know I′m the one
He's been chasin′
Girl keep on hating
But you will never be like me
I bet that you

Wanna be like me
Wanna be like, wanna be like
Try but you'll never be
I know you wanna be like
I know you wanna be like me

It's getting late
Think it′s time to go home
She can keep
Tryin to blow up your phone
Cause we′re too busy now
She'll never figure out
That I got that man locked down

Can′t help that I am
The girl of his dreams
You ain't on his mind
Cause he′s thinkin bout me
You always wonder how
You keep comin round
But you'll never wear the crown

She thinks that she can dance
But she′ll never move like me
She'll give you what you want
Baby I got what you need
You know I'm the one he′s been chasin′
Girl keep on hating
But you will never be like me
I bet that you

Wanna be like me
Wanna be like, wanna be like
Try but you'll never be
I know you wanna be like
I know you wanna be like me

You know he′s
Only got eyes for me, for me
You can always
Try but you'll never be
I know, you know, never gonna be like me, no

Never gonna be
Never gonna be





Wanna be like me, wanna be like, wanna
I know you′ll never be like me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mister Jam's song "Wanna Be" address the jealousy and envy that a woman feels towards the singer because she is with the man that the other woman desires. She knows that the other woman wants to be like her but will never be able to. The chorus repeats the phrase "Wanna be like me" to highlight this envious sentiment.


The song describes how the other woman is staring across the room and wishing she was with the singer's partner. However, despite her efforts, the other woman can never be like the singer. The singer feels that she is the one her partner desires and that he cannot get enough of her love. She also remarks on how every eye in the place is stuck on them, indicating that they are the center of attention.


The singer then speaks of how the other woman thinks that she can dance, but she'll never move like her. The singer has what the partner needs and knows that she is the one he's been after. Despite the other woman's attempts, she will never be able to wear the crown.


Overall, the lyrics convey the idea that envy and jealousy are pointless and that one should embrace who they are instead of trying to be someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Wanna be like me
The singer is addressing someone who wants to emulate them.


Wanna be like, wanna be like
The singer emphasizes how much the other person wants to be like them.


Try but you’ll never be
The singer believes that there is no way the other person can become like them.


I see her staring
Someone is looking at the artist from across the room.


From across the room
That person is far away.


I bet she wishin
The singer imagines the other person is envious of someone else's attention.


That she's touching you
The other person is wishing to be physically close to the person the singer is with.


But I’m the one you want
The person the artist is with desires them.


And you can’t get enough
The person the artist is with desires them intensely.


Cause he's all about my love
The artist believes that the person they are with is fully devoted to them.


Every eye in this place
People in the room are looking at the singer and the person they are with.


Stuck on us
People are fascinated by the artist and the person they are with.


I think she’s jealous
The singer assumes that someone is envying them.


Cause she wants that rush
The singer assumes that the other person wants the same level of attention and affection they are receiving.


But she can run that mouth
The other person is gossiping or talking negatively about the singer.


Can’t even hear her now
The artist is so focused on having fun with their partner that they are oblivious to what the other person is saying.


Cause we're having too much fun
The artist and their partner are enjoying their time together immensely.


She thinks that she can dance
The singer is making a comparison and suggesting that the other person is not as skilled at dancing as they are.


But she’ll never move like me
The singer believes that the other person will never be as good at dancing as they are.


She’ll give you what you want
The artist implies that the other person is willing to do whatever it takes to get attention or approval from the person the artist is with.


Baby I got what you need
The artist is confident that they are providing everything their partner desires.


You know I'm the one he’s been chasin'
The artist believes that their partner is deeply attracted to them and is pursuing them.


Girl keep on hating
The singer is aware that the other person dislikes them and suggests that it is because they want to be like the singer.


But you will never be like me
The artist is certain that the other person can never match their style or charisma.


I bet that you wanna be like me
The singer reiterates their belief that the other person wants to be like them.


It's getting late
The night is coming to an end.


Think it’s time to go home
The singer thinks it is time to leave the venue.


She can keep tryin to blow up your phone
The artist believes that the other person will continue to pursue their partner even after they leave.


Cause we're too busy now
The artist and their partner are focused on each other and do not have time for the other person's attention-seeking behavior.


She'll never figure out
The singer suggests that the other person will never understand their relationship with their partner.


That I got that man locked down
The singer is proud that they have secured their partner's love and affection.


Can’t help that I am
The artist suggests that they cannot help their irresistible nature.


The girl of his dreams
The artist believes that they are the ideal partner for their significant other.


You ain't on his mind
The other person is not a priority in the artist's partner's thoughts.


Cause he’s thinkin bout me
The singer's partner is focused on them.


You always wonder how
The artist suggests that the other person is always curious about their relationship with their partner.


You keep comin round
The other person keeps trying to insert themselves into the singer's life and relationship with their partner.


But you’ll never wear the crown
The singer believes that they are the one in control and possess a level of status that the other person cannot match.


You know he's only got eyes for me, for me
The singer believes that their partner is only interested in them and not the other person.


You can always try but you'll never be
The artist emphasizes the notion that the other person cannot be like them no matter how much they try.


I know, you know, never gonna be like me, no
The artist is confident that the other person will never reach their level of appeal and influence.


Never gonna be
The singer firmly believes that the other person will never be like them.


Never gonna be
The singer reiterates their confidence that the other person will not reach their level of charm and desirability.


Wanna be like me, wanna be like, wanna
The artist repeats the idea that the other person wishes to be like them.


I know you'll never be like me
The artist is certain that the other person will never match their style, confidence, or appeal.




Writer(s): Aurora Joan Pfeiffer, Wanessa Camargo, Yelena Rachael Leon, Fabio Almeida

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@Elaine_Rabbit7

Chocada que eu tô conhecendo esse hino injustiçado em 2020 😭😭😭😭
PERFEITA!!!!! Brasil me decepciona muito não valorizando a Wan!

@SuperLucasrebelde

Essa música merecia um Clip bem internacional e Wanessa pode arrasar essa música é tudo de bom

@JOAO.PAULO.M

MÚSICA DIGNA DE #1 NO BILLBOARD HOT 100 PARABENS JAM E WAN

@brunaelizabeth7810

MISTER JAM PELO AMOR DE DEUS CONVERSE COM A WANESSA E LANÇE MAIS MÚSICAS NESSE ESTILO

@dionesdias1313

Jam + Wanessa = perfeição. Orgulho de serem brasileiros. Olhem isssoooooo escutem isso 🎉❤

@alexsandrovictor3412

Não entendo como um hino desses não subiu ficou parado no tempo :(

@felipedeandrade2520

Ela arrasou, o Mister Jam é muito foda, o problema da Wanessa é a gravadora e a equipe que é muito lerda, essa música só tá tendo toda essa divulgação por que é a Massiva mídia que está por trás, ela tem tudo para ser mundial, só falta uma equipe boa, música tá foda, não caiu o forninho, caiu a Giovana !

@xiuminexo5964

Não superei. Dona do pop, injustiçada!

@RodrigoPereira-xu1wd

A melhor da Era DNA Tour, juntamente com “Messiah”. Mereciam muito mais promoção/reconhecimento! 🔥

@andrecabral3291

Wanessa é Wanessa. Artista completa. Presença de palco incrível. A melhor cantora jovem da atualidade. Muito boa! Só falta voltar pra Recife. Estamos de braços abertos pra te receber. ♥️

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