If You Wanna
The Vaccines ft. Noah and the Whale Lyrics
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But I've got to face the day
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say
I don't want to do things independently
But I can't make you stay
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say
It's alright if you wanna come back
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
It's alright if you wanna come back to me
Well I don't want to see you with another guy
But the fact is that I may
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say
Well give it just another couple months or so
Then you'll be OK
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say
All alone, all alone
I, I am on my own
Alone, all alone
I, I am on my own
But if you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright
It's alright if you wanna come back
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
It's alright if you wanna come back to me
But do you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright
It's alright if you wanna come back
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
It's alright if you wanna come back
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
It's alright if you wanna come back
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
It's alright if you wanna come back to me
The Vaccines and Noah and the Whale collaborate to create the perfect breakup song that has a bittersweet and nostalgic feeling to it. The song is about missing someone and realizing that you want them back, but still unsure if they feel the same way. The lyrics show the internal struggle of wanting to move on but also wanting to hold onto the past. The line "But I've got to face the day, that's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say" means that the singer is dreading facing the day without their loved one and they are comparing other people to the one they miss. The singer also says "But I can't make you stay," indicating that they are willing to let their loved one go but they still deeply miss them.
The chorus of the song is repetitive and powerful. The singer keeps asking their loved one if they want to come back and that it's alright if they do. The chorus shows that the singer is hopeful that their loved one will return, even though they know that it may not happen. The line "All alone, all alone, I, I am on my own" signifies the loneliness that the singer feels without their partner.
Overall, the song is about missing someone and wanting them back even though the relationship has ended. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the conflicting emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I don't want to wake up in the morning
I am not enthusiastic about facing the day and waking up to see what it has in store for me.
But I've got to face the day
Despite my reluctance, I must accept the reality that every new day brings.
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say
Friends who are less important to me than you are always telling me that I need to face the day and move on.
I don't want to do things independently
I prefer to rely on the support and presence of you, rather than being self-sufficient.
But I can't make you stay
Unfortunately, I am unable to force you to remain with me.
But if you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright
I am willing to put my own feelings aside and accept you back into my life if that is what you desire.
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
I am asking you directly if you would consider returning to our relationship, assuring you that I would welcome you with open arms.
Well I don't want to see you with another guy
The thought of you being in a relationship with someone else causes me discomfort and jealousy.
But the fact is that I may
However, I am aware that you may choose to enter into another relationship and I would have to accept that reality.
Well give it just another couple months or so
I am hopeful that if I give you some time and space, you will eventually come back to me.
Then you'll be OK
I believe that given time, you may heal from whatever hurt you and consider re-entering our relationship.
All alone, all alone
I am currently without your company and support.
I, I am on my own
Without you, I feel lost and without purpose.
But do you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright
I want to emphasize that I truly am willing to reconcile with you and that I would not hold past hurt against you.
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
I am asking you to consider returning to our relationship, assuring you that I harbor no ill will towards you.
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
I am reiterating my desire for you to return to our relationship and assuring you that I will not hold past hurt against you.
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright
I am asking you to carefully consider the possibility of returning to our relationship one last time.
It's alright if you wanna come back to me
I want to emphasize that, despite any past hurt, I would genuinely welcome you back into my life if you are willing to give our relationship another chance.
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@anoukb156
watched this again in 2020 feeling so proud of these babies! I love The VACCINES!!!
@robsgalaxys3
They rock. Great music delivered with passion. I love 'em and I am 47
@lukerossi8676
underrated stuff, so sad they kinda changed their sound and now it's not really them anymore
@HarryScuderia
Agreed. Nothing beats their early sound imo.
@lasha1974
You can tell Letterman wasn't looking forward to it, but Dave was impressed
@icedogsvl44
Awesome!!!!!! Luv them already!
@KtheBangarang
One second in and Justin Young had my heart. Fuck me, I love The Vaccines.
@glowskullsmedia1499
super catchy song
@checkurbrainfly
they are a very very very cool band my lil sister said
@ktisiskainos
There isn't a musician out there who hasn't been influenced by other people most of the crap these days sounds the same these guys should be a breath of fresh air for your generation mine could hear one riff and we knew who the artist was.