Previously The Art recorded a self-titled E.P produced by Nick Launay (Yeah Yeah Yeahโs, Nick Cave, Supergrass, INXS) and released on his own US label, โStick It To The Manโ, followed by the successful independent release of single โGoodbyeโ soon after. Their forthcoming album was mostly recorded at โThe Bubbleโ, Frenchieโs own studio and will include tracks from both Nick Launay and Manny Nieto (The Breeders, Health, Rumspringa) that they recorded in LA during time off from touring.
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I Wanna Know
The Art Lyrics
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Let many good thing pass me by
I don't know what I want
Let many good thing pass me by
Hope something there for me
When I make up my mind
Well it might have been love
Maybe jus' infatuation
Hope someone will have me
In the fullness of time
Maybe should have said yes
Maybe it just as well
Maybe should have said yes
Maybe it just as well
I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
Let many good thing pass me by
The central theme of The Art's song "I Wanna Know" is the notion of uncertainty and indecision. The lyrics express a sense of regret and missed opportunities - the singer acknowledges that they have let "many good things pass me by" because they "don't know what [they] want." The tone of the song is melancholic, with a wistful quality that speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost or uncertain in life.
The lyrics suggest that the singer may have experienced a romantic opportunity that they were unsure about, using phrases like "it might have been love" and "maybe should have said yes." The singer expresses a hope that "something there for me / when I make up my mind," indicating that they are aware that their indecisiveness may be preventing them from finding happiness.
Overall, "I Wanna Know" is a contemplative and introspective song that invites listeners to reflect on the choices they have made and the paths they have not taken.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what I want
I am unsure of my desires and aspirations
Let many good thing pass me by
I have missed out on numerous opportunities due to my indecisiveness
Hope something there for me
I am optimistic that there is something out there for me
When I make up my mind
I understand that I need to make a decision in order to move forward
Well it might have been love
I am uncertain if my past emotions were true love or just attraction
Maybe jus' infatuation
It is possible that my past feelings were just fleeting infatuation
Hope someone will have me
I hope to find someone who wants to be with me
In the fullness of time
I understand that finding love may take time and patience
Maybe should have said yes
I may have missed out on a relationship due to my indecisiveness
Maybe it just as well
It is possible that missing out on that relationship was for the best
I don't know what I want
I am still unsure of my desires and aspirations
Let many good thing pass me by
Once again, I have missed out on numerous opportunities due to my indecisiveness
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The Art
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Franziska Alexandra
Just gets better with every listen!
Courtney Wolfe
had so much fun making this video!! miss you lovers xo
Vicky Meit
GUYS!! AMAZING VIDEO!! Congrats. totally love it <3
The Art
thank you moshpittman! love your work btw!
Dale Wainio
Come to Hollywood soon you guys are great :)
rellasmzhyde
Damn, my friend Amanda from Detroit just told me about this band. I Loooove it <3 The lead singer is freakin' hot!! So sexy! Can't wait to see more. I'll be sure to do my research for this band.
moshpittman
@Op4Blushift I'll listen to your opinion when you actually have one of your own and know what you are talking about! This band are not exactly nobodies and have worked their arses off for years here in Australia and overseas as both The Art and previously The Follow and I can tell you that seeing one of their live shows (you know like when you are actually at a gig!) is quite an experience!!
David Murphy
Saw these guys with Faster Pussycats..bad ass love this track
Kim Reddin
That's Art that is.