I Wanna Go
Peter Henry Phillips Lyrics
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where the wild things are
wherever they are
where we can see the stars
we will burn the money, all the numbers on the sheet
we will ride as far as the road will lead
your heart is gold
i'll tell the world i found
you can break trough walls
x2
i've burnt some memories just in case
now they've taken me away from all that's been said
we need some visual on what's right
burn down the walls that shadowed our past
i need a light
The lyrics of Peter Henry Phillips's song I Wanna Go can be interpreted as a desire for escape and freedom. The singer wants to go to a place where they can feel alive and connected to nature, represented in the line "where the wild things are". This suggests a longing for a simpler and more authentic way of life, away from the trappings of modern society.
The line "we will burn the money, all the numbers on the sheet" appears to be a rejection of the materialistic values of mainstream culture. By burning their money and rejecting the numerical value assigned to it, the singer is symbolically freeing themselves from the constraints of capitalism and consumerism.
The lyrics "your heart is gold, I'll tell the world I found" suggest that the singer has found someone special who embodies the qualities they are searching for, which may include authenticity and a rejection of materialism. The lines "girl when you're out of control, you can break through walls" could be interpreted as an expression of admiration for this person's resilience and independence.
Overall, the song expresses a desire for a simpler and more authentic way of life, where connections with nature and other people are valued more highly than money and status.
Line by Line Meaning
i wanna go
The singer wants to leave their current situation.
where the wild things are
The singer wants to go to a place where they can be free and uninhibited.
wherever they are
The singer is open to any location that fits their desired criteria for exploration.
where we can see the stars
The artist wants to be in a place where they can see the beauty of the universe.
we will burn the money, all the numbers on the sheet
The artist wants to free themselves from the constraints of money and material possessions.
we will ride as far as the road will lead
The singer wants to go as far as they can without anything limiting them.
your heart is gold
The singer sees the person they are addressing as being inherently good.
i'll tell the world i found
The artist wants to share with others the wonderful qualities that they see in this person.
girl when you're out of control
The artist is addressing a woman and acknowledges that she can be wild and uncontrollable.
you can break trough walls
The artist admires this woman's strength and ability to overcome obstacles.
i've burnt some memories just in case
The singer has intentionally forgotten some memories as a way to move on from past experiences.
now they've taken me away from all that's been said
The artist has been removed from their past and is looking to start fresh.
we need some visual on what's right
The singer is looking for a clear understanding of what is morally right and just.
burn down the walls that shadowed our past
The singer wants to dismantle the emotional barriers that have held them back in the past.
i need a light
The singer needs guidance and clarity to move forward into the future.
Contributed by Thomas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.