Wannabe
Najwajean Lyrics
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So keep on standing next to
The spot light in vain
So keep on pretending that your life
Is what you want it to be
And keep scraping what you
Wouldn?t wanna miss
You have to live closer
You have to look younger
You have to go faster
But what a disaster
You?re desperate, it?s strange
But it?s real
La, la, la, la, la, la?
You can?t stand still
But somehow in the end you will
La, la, la, la, la, la?
You couldn?t believe your life
Will come to this
La, la, la, la, la, la?
Just lies
Just to realize lies
La, la, la, la, la?
La, la, la, la, la?
La, la, la?
You have to live closer
You have to look younger
You have to go faster
But what a disaster
And after a day, and after a week, and after a year,
You gonna see
And after a day, and after a week
You?ll tell me what you wanna be?
And after a day, and after a week, and after a year
You gonna see
And after a day, and after a week
You?ll tell me what you wanna be?
La, la, la, la, la?
La, la, la, la, la?
La, la, la?
The lyrics of Najwajean's "Wannabe" convey a powerful message about the desperation and disillusionment that comes with trying to fulfill society's unrealistic expectations. The opening line "Nobody cares about your real name" suggests that individuality is not valued in a world where success is measured by fame and fortune. The song encourages the listener to keep pretending that their life is perfect, even though deep down they know that it is not. The chorus repeats the words "You have to live closer, you have to look younger, you have to go faster," emphasizing the pressure to constantly strive for more.
Despite the facade, the song acknowledges that this pursuit of perfection is ultimately a lie. The line "Just to realize lies" suggests that the individual eventually recognizes the futility of their efforts. The repetition of "la, la, la" in between the verses and choruses adds to the dreamlike quality of the song, emphasizing the disconnect between reality and the expectations placed upon us.
In the end, the song encourages the listener to reflect on what they truly want to be, rather than what society expects them to be. The final line "You'll tell me what you wanna be?" suggests that the journey to self-discovery is ongoing and requires constant reflection and introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody cares about your real name
Your identity doesn't matter, so focus on achieving fame and success.
So keep on standing next to
Stay close to the spotlight, even if it's in vain.
The spotlight in vain
The spotlight may not bring you the happiness or fulfillment you seek.
So keep on pretending that your life
Continue to put on a facade and present a false image of your life.
Is what you want it to be
Make others believe that you have the perfect life, even if it's a lie.
And keep scraping what you
Hold onto anything that brings you attention, even if it's negative.
Wouldn't wanna miss
Don't miss out on any opportunity for fame or success, no matter the cost.
You have to live closer
To achieve success, you must be close to the center of attention and the source of power.
You have to look younger
You must present a youthful image to stay relevant and in demand.
You have to go faster
You must always be moving forward and striving to advance your career.
But what a disaster
Despite all your efforts, you may still face hardship and failure.
You're desperate, it's strange
Your desperation for success can lead to strange and extreme behavior.
But it's real
Your desire for fame and success is genuine and powerful.
You can't stand still
You must constantly be in motion, seeking out new opportunities and challenges.
But somehow in the end you will
Despite your constant struggle, you will eventually find stability and contentment.
You couldn't believe your life
You may be surprised by the choices and sacrifices you make in pursuit of success.
Will come to this
Having a life defined by fame and success may not have been your original plan or goal.
Just lies
Your life may be built on a foundation of falsehoods and deception.
Just to realize lies
Ultimately, you may realize that your pursuit of fame was based on lies and empty promises.
And after a day, and after a week, and after a year,
Over time, your perspective on your life and goals may change.
You gonna see
You will come to understand the true cost of your pursuit of fame.
You'll tell me what you wanna be?
You may question what your true ambitions and desires are, beyond just achieving fame and success.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLOS JEAN ARRIAGA, NAJWA NIMRI URRUTICOECHEA
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