I Wanna
Sarah and the Sundays Lyrics

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You were the poker champ on Thursday, you thought you'd tell me that
Said you actually went to church and it wasn't so bad
You went out tonight and drank a couple drinks
Then you came back home, called me up, said you miss me
And it ain't, just cause you're drunk

You've got a lot of numbers in your phone so why'd you think of mine
It ain't like you've got anything to say different this time

About your regrets, about the past, how you still love me and you'll always want me back
You swear you've grown, but I don't wanna know

I went on a date Friday but I ll keep that to myself
This town ain't big enough for both of us, people tell
I could tune it out with friends or extra work
It's when I start doing fine that you feel the hurt
So you feel the need to talk to me

Talking bout where we're at, it won't bring us back

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wanna" by Sarah and the Sundays tells the story of two people who used to be together but have now moved on. The lyrics describe a situation where the man in the relationship is drunk and calls the woman, expressing that he misses her. The woman, however, has already moved on and is dating someone else, but she keeps it to herself. The man talks about his regrets and how he still loves her, but the woman doesn't want to know.

The lyrics are powerful in that they reveal the complexities of relationships and how two people can move in different directions. The lyrics suggest that sometimes people hold onto the past because they are afraid of moving on, even if they know deep down that it's the right thing to do. The woman's response to the man's call shows that she has already moved on and is not interested in going back, even if it's just for a moment.

Overall, "I Wanna" is a song about the challenges of letting go and how it can be difficult to move on from someone you once loved. The lyrics are honest and heartfelt, and the melody is hauntingly beautiful, making it a song that many can relate to and find solace in.

Line by Line Meaning

You were the poker champ on Thursday, you thought you'd tell me that
You recently won at a poker game and decided to share that news with me.

Said you actually went to church and it wasn't so bad
You attended a religious service and were surprised that you didn't mind it.

You went out tonight and drank a couple drinks
You went out to socialize with friends and had a few alcoholic beverages.

Then you came back home, called me up, said you miss me
After returning home, you called me to confess that you still have feelings for me.

And it ain't, just cause you're drunk
You want me to know that your feelings are genuine and not simply caused by your inebriated state.

You've got a lot of numbers in your phone so why'd you think of mine
You have many contacts saved in your phone, so you're curious why you specifically thought of reaching out to me.

It ain't like you've got anything to say different this time
You don't have any new information or perspectives to share with me, so it seems futile to keep talking about the same old issues.

About your regrets, about the past, how you still love me and you'll always want me back
You want to discuss your feelings of remorse and ongoing affection for me, and assert that you'll never stop wanting to be with me.

You swear you've grown, but I don't wanna know
You claim to have made personal progress, but I'm not interested in hearing about your supposed growth.

I went on a date Friday but I ll keep that to myself
I recently went on a romantic outing, but I don't feel inclined to disclose the details to you.

This town ain't big enough for both of us, people tell
Others are warning that our coexistence in this small community would not be ideal.

I could tune it out with friends or extra work
I could distract myself from thinking about you by spending more time with my friends or focusing on my job.

It's when I start doing fine that you feel the hurt
You get upset when you see me moving on and succeeding without you.

So you feel the need to talk to me
To alleviate your own emotional discomfort, you feel the urge to reach out and reconnect with me.

Talking bout where we're at, it won't bring us back
Discussing our current situation won't restore our past relationship or bring us back together.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHNNY GARCIA, SARAH RYDER

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