Natasha Bedingfield (born November 26, 1981) is a British Pop singer, and s… Read Full Bio ↴Natasha Bedingfield (born November 26, 1981) is a British Pop singer, and sister of pop singer, Daniel Bedingfield. She also has a younger sister, Nikola Rachelle. Her debut single, "Single", was released in 2004, followed by the worldwide hit "These Words", which charted at #1 in the United Kingdom. She also released "Unwritten" and "I Bruise Easily" from the album, both of which were top 20 hits. Her debut album Unwritten went triple platinum in the UK, and has since found huge success in the USA.

Natasha's single "Unwritten" was featured in the movie "The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants" and many different television adverts. It also served as theme song for the hit MTV reality series "The Hills."

Natasha has just released her second album, N.B. and the lead single is the hit, I Wanna Have Your Babies.

Her latest offering ‘Say It Again', the third single to be taken from her critically acclaimed chart topping second album 'N.B', is no exception to this rule. Natasha Bedingfield co-wrote ‘Say It Again’ with Adam Levine (Maroon 5), and co-produced it with Mike Ellizondo (Dr Dre, Alanis Morisette). An uplifting song about falling for that elusive one, 'Say It Again' is reflective yet upbeat, and romantic without being saccharine sweet.

Natasha regularly contributes to YouTube as "uknatashabedingfield".
Another song that has gotten international acclaim is pocketful of sunshine. DSTV has used it for promoting their station.

Wishful Thinking
Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics

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Bending over backwards just to hear you tell me I float the wrong way
Don't know why I do it
Some would say I'm just addicted to pain
All the time it takes, like a flicker in the night
Dancing around in circles, won't make it alright

Whoa, oh
Oh, and it's wishful thinking and I'm

A fool for still believing
I can't stop feeling, I'm hanging on
Yes, I'm hanging on

Screaming, "Hallelujah!"
Yeah, baby, you are my religion
I'd follow you to hell if I knew that you'd be around
Used to be a dream, used to be fun
We were both wild until the damage was done

Whoa, oh
Oh, this wishful thinking
Mocking birds are signing
I can barely breathe and I'm hanging on
Yeah, I'm hanging on
I'm hanging on
Yeah, I'm still hanging on

Our lives are changing
There's no saving
No more holding hands
It's just who you are
This is who I am

Oh, and wishful thinking
Am I, a fool for never leaving
I can't stop feeling, I'm hanging on
I'm still hanging on
Oh, and it's wishful thinking
Mockingbirds are singing
Oh, I can barely breathe but I'm hanging on
Yes, I'm hanging on
I'm still hanging on, baby
Hanging on

I could have another, but I wouldn't wanna start all over
We've gone too far, and we can't turn back around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Natasha Bedingfield's song "Wishful Thinking" reflect a complex and emotionally conflicted relationship. The opening lines, "Bending over backwards just to hear you tell me I float the wrong way, Don't know why I do it, Some would say I'm just addicted to pain," depict the singer's willingness to contort themselves in order to please their partner, even when it causes them pain. They acknowledge their own confusion and question why they continue to behave this way.

The chorus highlights the singer's struggle to let go and move on from this toxic relationship. They admit to engaging in wishful thinking, clinging onto the hope that things will somehow improve. The repetition of "I'm hanging on" emphasizes their inability to let go despite knowing deep down that it may be futile.

In the second verse, the singer exclaims, "Screaming, 'Hallelujah!' Yeah, baby, you are my religion, I'd follow you to hell if I knew that you'd be around." Here, they express their devotion to their partner, considering them their ultimate source of faith and willing to endure any hardships as long as they are together. However, they also acknowledge that the relationship has taken its toll, turning their dreams into heaviness and leaving them struggling to breathe.

The lines, "Our lives are changing, There's no saving, No more holding hands, It's just who you are, This is who I am," reveal a realization that the relationship is beyond repair. The singer acknowledges the need to accept each other for who they truly are and face the truth that they can no longer hold on to what they once had.

Ultimately, the song captures the conflicting emotions of love, pain, hope, and resignation in a complicated relationship. It delves into the innate desire to hold on, even when it may not be the healthiest choice, and the struggle to let go and find the strength to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

Bending over backwards just to hear you tell me I float the wrong way
I go to extreme lengths just to hear your criticism and validation of my choices.

Don't know why I do it
I have no idea why I keep subjecting myself to this behavior.

Some would say I'm just addicted to pain
Some people might argue that I am drawn to the pain and suffering that comes with this relationship.

All the time it takes, like a flicker in the night
The duration of this relationship feels fleeting, like a brief moment in the dark.

Dancing around in circles, won't make it alright
Engaging in repetitive and futile actions won't solve our problems or make things better.

Oh, and it's wishful thinking and I'm
I recognize that my hopes and desires are unrealistic and hopeful.

A fool for still believing
Despite knowing the truth, I foolishly continue to believe in a different outcome.

I can't stop feeling, I'm hanging on
I can't suppress my emotions and I am desperately holding onto this relationship.

Screaming, 'Hallelujah!'
Expressing my overwhelming devotion and enthusiasm for you.

Yeah, baby, you are my religion
You hold such a significant place in my life that you are like my worshiped belief system.

I'd follow you to hell if I knew that you'd be around
I would go through the worst circumstances if it meant you would be present with me.

Used to be a dream, used to be fun
Our relationship used to be filled with excitement and joy, like a dream come true.

We were both wild until the damage was done
Both of us were spontaneous and adventurous until our actions caused irreversible harm.

Mocking birds are singing
The birds imitate and mock, just like my hopeful thoughts and desires.

I can barely breathe and I'm hanging on
The suffocating weight of this relationship leaves me struggling for air, yet I still desperately hold on.

Our lives are changing
The circumstances and dynamics of our lives are undergoing transformation.

There's no saving
There is no way to salvage or rescue what we have.

No more holding hands
We have reached a point where we no longer connect and support each other.

It's just who you are
This is simply your true nature and character.

This is who I am
And this is who I have become as a result of this relationship.

Am I, a fool for never leaving
I question if I am foolish for continuously staying in this situation despite the negative effects.

Oh, I can barely breathe but I'm hanging on
Even though I feel overwhelmed and suffocated, I still desperately cling to this relationship.

I could have another, but I wouldn't wanna start all over
I could potentially pursue a different relationship, but the thought of beginning anew is unappealing.

We've gone too far, and we can't turn back around
We have reached a point of no return, where reversing the consequences of our actions is impossible.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Linda Perry, Natasha Anne Bedingfield

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