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The Sweet Vandals Lyrics


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Overall Meaning

In the song "You Wanna Be My Lover" by The Sweet Vandals, the singer describes an encounter with someone who is trying too hard to impress her and win her affection. The song begins with a funky guitar riff and a driving beat, setting the tone for a lively and energetic tune. As the lyrics unfold, the singer sings about the other person's attempts to court her, emphasizing that their words and actions don't ring true. She sees through their flattery and recognizes that they are more interested in winning her over for their own benefit than in truly connecting with her.


Despite her skepticism, however, the singer is open to the possibility of a real connection. In the chorus, she sings of the allure of a new love, the excitement of the unknown and the hope that this person might be different than the rest. Overall, the lyrics of "You Wanna Be My Lover" convey a sense of guarded optimism, tempered by the singer's wariness of those who would use her.


Line by Line Meaning

Coming back again
Return to your life and affections after a long period of separation


I wanna see you smile
I long to bring joy to your life with my presence


Let's try a different way
Let's experiment with a new approach to our relationship


We can do it right
We have the potential to form a mutually satisfying partnership


You wanna be my lover
You are interested in having a romantic relationship with me


I wanna be your friend
I view our relationship as more than just physical attraction and strive for emotional intimacy and companionship


We can make it last forever
We have the ability to create a lifelong bond, if we work on it together


Let me know if you're sure
I need concrete affirmative signals from you to be confident of our mutual interest in each other


That you wanna be my lover
I need to clarify if you are ready for a romantic relationship with me




Lyrics © SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: Javier Gomez, Jesus Trujillo, Jose Angel Herranz, Mayka Edjole, Santi Martin

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