The band achieved mainstream success with their debut self-titled studio album The All-American Rejects released in 2003 by Dreamworks Records. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA and spawned the single "Swing, Swing".The band's second album Move Along brought the band further mainstream success in 2005, producing the hit singles, "Dirty Little Secret", "Move Along" and "It Ends Tonight", all of which charted in the top fifteen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while Move Along was certified double platinum by the RIAA.Their third studio album When the World Comes Down was released in 2008 and was later certified gold by the RIAA.[6] Its lead single "Gives You Hell" became The All-American Rejects' most successful song to date, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and the top 5 in many other countries. "Gives You Hell" was certified 4× multi-platinum for sales of over 4 million in the United States by the RIAA. Kids in the Street, the band's fourth studio album, was released March 26, 2012 and debuted at #18 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Since the start of their career, The All-American Rejects have sold over 10 million albums worldwide[11][12] and were ranked No. 73 on the "Hot 100 Artists of the 2000s"[13] and No. 183 on Billboard magazine's "Billboard 200 Artists of the Decade" list.
I Wanna
The All-American Rejects Lyrics
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I can finally see the truth
It's me for you
Tonight you can't imagine that I'm by your side
Cause it's never gonna be the truth
Too far for you
But can you hear me say?
And there's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
Take everything that I know you'll break
And I give my life away
So far for you
But can you hear me say
Don't throw me away
There's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
Tonight I'm weak
It's just another day without you
That I can't sleep
I gave the world away for you to
Hear me say
Don't throw me away
There's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
All I wanna do is touch you
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
The All-American Rejects' "I Wanna" is a love song that describes the singer's strong desire to be close to the person they love. The lyrics depict the singer's realization of their affection for their loved one and their desperation to hold on to them, despite the distance that separates them. The singer expresses their desire to touch their loved one and have their touch reciprocated, emphasizing how much they crave to be physically close to each other.
The lyrics also convey the fear of losing the loved one and being discarded by them. The singer pleads with their lover not to throw them away, indicating their vulnerability and sensitivity. Consequently, the song’s climax comes when the singer declares that their love is worth the risk of losing everything they hold dear. The song portrays the paradoxical nature of love, where one can feel both powerful and helpless, all at once.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought that I was so blind
I was oblivious to what is happening
I can finally see the truth
Now I know the reality
It's me for you
I want to be with you
Tonight you can't imagine that I'm by your side
I wish you knew that I'm here beside you
Cause it's never gonna be the truth
Unfortunately, we can never be together
Too far for you
Our distance is just too great
But can you hear me say?
I hope you're listening to me
Don't throw me away
Don't let go of me
And there's no way out
There's no escape from my feelings
I gotta hold you somehow
I need to keep you close
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
I desire to feel you
You wanna touch me too
I know you want to touch me as well
Everyday but all I have is time
I think about touching you every day but never get to do it
Our loves the perfect crime
Our love affair is like a perfect crime
Every way and when they set me free
In whichever way and whenever I'm free
Just put your hands on me
I want you to touch me just put your hands on me
Take everything that I know you'll break
I give you everything, even though I know you might end up breaking it
And I give my life away
I'm willing to sacrifice everything for you
So far for you
Distance separates us
Tonight I'm weak
I'm feeling vulnerable and helpless
It's just another day without you
Just another day where I miss you
That I can't sleep
I can't sleep because I'm thinking of you
I gave the world away for you to
I gave up everything for you
All I wanna do is touch you
I just want to feel you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Nick Wheeler, Tyson Ritter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@woolala0720
I never thought that I was so blind
I can finally see the truth
It's me for you
Tonight you can't imagine that I'm by your side
Cause it's never gonna be the truth
Too far for you
But can you hear me say?
Don't throw me away
And there's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
Take everything that I know you'll break
And I give my life away
So far for you
But can you hear me say
Don't throw me away
There's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
Tonight I'm weak
It's just another day without you
That I can't sleep
I gave the world away for you to
Hear me say
Don't throw me away
There's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
All I wanna do is touch you
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
@klinde0094
Lyrics
I never thought that I was so blind
I can finally see the truth
It's me for you
Tonight you can't imagine that I'm by your side
Cause it's never gonna be the truth
Too far for you
But can you hear me say?
Don't throw me away
And there's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
Take everything that I know you'll break
And I give my life away
So far for you
But can you hear me say
Don't throw me away
There's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
Tonight I'm weak
It's just another day without you
That I can't sleep
I gave the world away for you to
Hear me say
Don't throw me away
There's no way out
I gotta hold you somehow
All I wanna do is touch you
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Everyday but all I have is time
Our loves the perfect crime
I wanna I wanna I wanna touch you
You wanna touch me too
Every way and when they set me free
Just put your hands on me
@tamariegleason9853
I’m still in love with this song❤
I wonder how it feels to make so many bangers 😂 - so charming and amazing, I hope he’s and the crew is happy
@jeromedechavez4607
hi💓
@user-gu2kk9zv3c
Same I was a kid when this came out
@marivinborinaga771
This song made me fall in love with the band. I was like probably 14 at that time when I heard them. When I feel down or sad, I just look up to them on youtube and listen to their songs. ❤❤❤
@bicuriousdirtbikeboi2594
same
@scoochmccgrooter5676
Same, being 15yrs old-ish learning to drive a 5spd full sized Chevy truck around to this song made the perfect summer 😊
@user-xv3tr8di9o
10 years later, still one of my favorite songs! AAR rocks!
@fandomweebsvsmemes9803
yo 12 years now?
@dieseldeuce0377
The all American rejects do something special to me lol. Just hearing them puts me in this positive mental place. Idk if it’s because the album Move Along came out while I was in middle school so I was a kid and just felt free and safe. I got the album for Christmas and jammed it in my bedroom while playing video games. The album reminds me of being outside with friends and just having fun. But to sum this up, when I hear them they just take me to that happy place.
@a-aron4696
I just saw them live a few hours ago and it was my first concert, Blink, ADTR, And AAR. Best day of my life. Also if I may point out, i walked into the concert while this one was starting and bc its my favorite song by them, i was so happy, and now my throat and ears hurt from singing my heart out XD and this band is just fantasic all together, Live and recordings lol.