I Wanna Love You
The Maine Lyrics
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I'm unsure of almost everything
But I'm looking up and looking forward
There's nothing back there for you or me
So you say you are
Broken, beaten
Used and mistreated
Bruised and battered
The only thing I'm really sure of
I'm unsure of almost everything
But I know, I know, I
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you, now
I only wanna talk to
To you
You see, yesterday I said tomorrow
I learned today tomorrow can't be saved
And the less you know the more
You say you're
Broken, beaten
Used and mistreated
Tired, shattered
Bruised and battered
The only thing I'm really sure of
I'm unsure of almost everything
But I know, I know, I
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
(Ahhh)
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
To you
(Ahhh)
I will speak in cursive
About the way it was
When days were young
But now the clock talks so loud
Articulate and perfect
About the way it is
And we ain't kids
The clock, it always talks so loud
And did you know?
I only wanna talk to you, I
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
Oh, I only wanna talk
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
I only wanna talk to you
Talk to you, talk to you, oh
(Yeah)
I only wanna talk to you
The Maine's song "I Wanna Love You" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the human experience of uncertainty and the search for connection. The lyrics express feelings of uncertainty, acknowledging that we don't have all the answers and we can't always control what happens in our lives. Despite this, the singer is looking towards the future with hope and a desire for connection.
The chorus, which repeats the line "I only wanna talk to you," is a plea for understanding and a reminder that, in the midst of chaos and confusion, we can find solace in the people we care about. The verse that reads "yesterday I said tomorrow, I learned today tomorrow can't be saved" is about the realization that we can't put off what we really want or need in life, and that sometimes we have to take risks and be vulnerable to find fulfillment.
The bridge, which contrasts the past with the present, highlights the way time changes our perspective and priorities. It also speaks to the importance of communication and the way language and our ability to articulate our thoughts and feelings can impact our relationships.
Overall, "I Wanna Love You" is a poignant reminder that, despite the many uncertainties of life, we can find comfort and hope in the connections we make with others.
Line by Line Meaning
The only thing I'm really sure of
I am uncertain about almost everything in my life, except this particular thing
I'm unsure of almost everything
I don't have clarity about most aspects of life
But I'm looking up and looking forward
I am optimistic and hopeful for the future
There's nothing back there for you or me
There is no point in focusing on the past, as it is irrelevant to our current situation
So you say you are Broken, beaten, Used and mistreated, Tired, shattered, Bruised and battered
You express your emotional and physical pain and suffering
But I know, I know, I / I only wanna talk to you
Despite everything, I want to make a deep connection with you and communicate with you
You see, yesterday I said tomorrow / I learned today tomorrow can't be saved / And the less you know the more
I have realized the importance of living in the present moment and not procrastinating on taking action. I have also learned that sometimes it's better to not know certain things
I will speak in cursive / About the way it was / When days were young
I will talk in a poetic and nostalgic way about the past and the memories of our youth
But now the clock talks so loud / Articulate and perfect / About the way it is / And we ain't kids
The passing of time and the reality of the present are hard to ignore, and we have grown up and matured
And did you know? / I only wanna talk to you, I
I am emphasizing the importance of communicating with you and building a strong emotional connection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kennedy Brock, Patrick John Kirch, Jared J Monaco, Garret Daniel Nickelsen, John Cornelius V O Callaghan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@seratonic
The memories, the nostalgia. It's rushing back, words cant describe that feeling of being transported back in time
@iUnderstand
I feel you
@caseyrockss
OMG this was the very first song i heard by them. it made me fall in love with the maine!! it is the best band ever!!! i have two of their cds and i listen to both everydayyy!!!! -- Hayley
@Jak3am
Sang this song to a random girl I the lunch line in 2010 now we've been married for 2 years... man the memories
@bcomes1550
Nigga how old are u tf? In the lunch line 5 years ago and already married lol
@effdatitsnick
+Bcomes 8
@joeymuldoons2026
+Bcomes Oh, he was probably a teacher in line behind a student. Remember, it's worth the wait- 16 will get you 20.
@Shawnz7
i saw them yesterday live. they were incredible.
@ralpmancawan5278
2020 still listening to this.
@badkittycat12
God, John's voice. <3 I'm so happy that I got to see them at Warped Tour. <3 They were amazing <3