Wannabe
Runt of the Litter Lyrics
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To my childhood size
Pressure steals my shine
And now I´m not, not mine
wannabe so rushed out
Wannabe so washed out
Wannabe so screamed out
comparing to my time
As flashy butterfly
I didn´t have to climb
And gasping like I´m not fine
wannabe so rushed out
Wannabe so washed out
Wannabe so screamed out
Wannabe so freaked out
The lyrics of "Wannabe" by Runt of the Litter and Abby Mallard reflect the pressure and insecurity of not feeling good enough or adequate. The singer feels compressed and small, almost as if they have regressed to their childhood self. The pressure they are under takes away their shine, leaving them feeling lost and disconnected from themselves. The chorus repeats the phrase "wannabe" and lists different descriptors that suggest the singer is feeling rushed, washed out, screamed out, and freaked out.
The second verse contrasts the singer's current state with a time when they felt like a "flashy butterfly," suggesting that they had once felt confident and beautiful. They reflect on how they didn't have to climb to feel good and now feel like they are gasping for air, as if they are not okay. The repetition in the chorus highlights the anxiety and desperation the singer feels to be something they believe they are not or cannot achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
Compressing down my spine
Feeling the weight of past experiences and stress, causing physical tension in my body
To my childhood size
Regressing back to a feeling of helplessness and vulnerability, like a child
Pressure steals my shine
The stress and expectations placed on me are stripping away my confidence and happiness
And now I´m not, not mine
I feel like I've lost control of who I am and what I want
Wannabe so rushed out
Trying too hard to fit in or be successful, to the point of desperation and recklessness
Wannabe so washed out
Feeling drained and exhausted from constantly striving to be something I'm not
Wannabe so screamed out
Expressing my frustrations and insecurities in a loud and attention-seeking manner
Wannabe so freaked out
Feeling overwhelmed and anxious, like I'm on the verge of a breakdown
Comparing to my time
Reflecting on a past when life seemed simpler and easier
As flashy butterfly
Recalling a time when I felt free and confident, with no worries weighing me down
I didn´t have to climb
I didn't have to work as hard or face as many obstacles to achieve my goals
And gasping like I´m not fine
Struggling to keep up with the demands of life and pretending everything is okay, even though I'm struggling
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Matthew Paul Rowbottom, Richard Stannard
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Abby Mallard (Alba Papera): Yo, I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
Runt of the Litter (Aldino Cotechino): So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
Abby Mallard (Alba Papera): I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
Runt of the Litter (Aldino Cotechino): So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
Abby Mallard (Alba Papera): I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really really really wanna zigazig ha.
Both (Tutti): If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
Make it last forever friendship never ends,
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.
Runt of the Litter (Aldino Cotechino): I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want,
So tell me what you want, what you really really want
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really
Really really wanna zigazig ooooo.
@Moon_EAD
Many thanks! Your comment is so detailed
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Abby