Born and based in Pennsylvania, the young artist first emerged in 2019 with singles such as Bad Habit and Emotional later signing with his college’s label, VALE, in 2020, for the release of his debut EP, Blue. Towards the end of 2020, Mathews released two singles, Wanna Be and Next To Me landing him articles and placements from sources such as Lyrical Lemonade, Fashionably Early, Early Rising, and more.
At the beginning of 2021, Mathews released his first single of the year, Sunshine The single was featured on several Spotify Editorial Playlists such as Good Vibes, young & free, Study Break, Fresh Finds: Pop, Fresh Finds, and Jasmine and has over 2.5 million streams to date just on Spotify alone. Earmilk called Sunshine a sun-kissed anthem and an all-year-round bop with its elevating qualities. He followed Sunshine with groovy romantic track which was an instant hit with young adults putting him on the map with placements of Varsity Bars , Young and Free and many more other Spotify playlists.
Wanna Be
Shawn Mathews Lyrics
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I been thinking we could be something more
I just wanna be the one that you love
I just wanna be yours
I just wanna be yours
You been running through my mind can we talk
I been thinking we could be something more
I just wanna be the one that you love
I just wanna be yours
Tell me baby whatcha tryna do
Know you feel it all the time and I won't lie to you yeah yeah
feel it too and I can't hide it from you
I just gotta let you know that vibin with you
And I don't wanna let go
Cause I been so cold
And you make everything feel fine
And I don't wanna let go cause I been so alone
And you make everything feel right
You been running through my mind can we talk
I been thinking we could be something more
I just wanna be the one that you love
I just wanna be yours
I just wanna be yours
You been running through my mind can we talk
I been thinking we could be something more
I just wanna be the one that you love
I just wanna be yours
I just wanna be yours
I wanna be the one you call
When you feel lost
I want your best, your worst
When you feel small cause
I want it all
Whenever you fall
Know that I’ll pick you up
Yeah I wanna be
Yours
You been running through my mind can we talk
I been thinking we could be something more
I just wanna be the one that you love
I just wanna be yours
I just wanna be yours
You been running through my mind can we talk
I been thinking we could be something more
I just wanna be the one that you love
I just wanna be yours
I just wanna be yours
In these lyrics, Shawn Mathews expresses his desire to pursue a deeper connection with someone he has been thinking about constantly. He wants to have a conversation and explore the potential for a romantic relationship. He longs to be the person this individual loves and desires to be theirs in return. This repetition emphasizes his yearning for a committed and loving partnership.
The lyrics further convey that the feeling of attraction is mutual. The singer acknowledges that the other person also feels a strong connection and can sense the chemistry between them. The phrase "I won't lie to you" suggests that the singer is honest about their feelings and desires. They want to let the person know that they enjoy being in their company and that being with them brings a sense of warmth and comfort. The singer has been feeling lonely, but being with this person makes them feel whole and content.
The lyrics also reveal that the singer wants to be there for the other person in both good and bad times. They want to be the one the person turns to when they feel lost or small, someone who supports them through their best and worst moments. The singer desires a deep emotional connection and wants to be the one who lifts the other person up after they fall. This demonstrates their commitment and willingness to be there for the other person unconditionally.
Overall, these lyrics highlight the singer's longing for a meaningful and loving relationship. They desire to be the one who is loved, cherished, and relied upon. The repetition of the phrase "I just wanna be yours" emphasizes this desire for emotional connection and commitment. The lyrics convey a message of vulnerability, honesty, and the willingness to be there for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
You been running through my mind can we talk
I can't stop thinking about you, can we have a conversation?
I been thinking we could be something more
I've been considering the possibility of us having a deeper connection
I just wanna be the one that you love
I desire to be the person you truly love
I just wanna be yours
I simply want to belong to you
Tell me baby whatcha tryna do
Please let me know what you're aiming for, baby
Know you feel it all the time and I won't lie to you yeah yeah
I know you feel the same way consistently and I promise to be honest with you
Feel it too and I can't hide it from you
I also experience those emotions and I can't keep them hidden from you
I just gotta let you know that vibin with you
I need to inform you that I enjoy our connection
And I don't wanna let go
I don't want to lose what we have
Cause I been so cold
Because I've been feeling emotionally distant
And you make everything feel fine
But when I'm with you, everything feels good and normal
Cause I been so alone
Because I've been feeling lonely
And you make everything feel right
But when I'm with you, everything feels perfect
I wanna be the one you call
I want to be the person you turn to when you need support
When you feel lost
Especially when you feel confused or directionless
I want your best, your worst
I want to experience both your happiest and most difficult moments
When you feel small cause
Even when you feel insignificant or down
I want it all
I desire to have everything with you
Whenever you fall
Whenever you face challenges or stumble
Know that I’ll pick you up
You should know that I'll be there to support you
Yeah I wanna be
Yes, I truly want to become
Yours
Yours, exclusively
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kylie Fernands, Shawn Mathews
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