The Wannadies is an alternative rock band formed in 1988 in Skellefteå, Swe… Read Full Bio ↴The Wannadies is an alternative rock band formed in 1988 in Skellefteå, Sweden.

The bands initial line-up featured Pär Wiksten (vocals, guitars), Christina Bergmark (keyboards, vocals), Stefan Schönfeldt (guitars) and his younger brother Frederick Schönfeldt (bass) with Gunnar Karlsson (drums) and Björn Malmquist (violin). Karlsson was later replaced by Erik Dahlgren.

Early influences included Australian band The Go-Betweens as well as The Sisters Of Mercy.

The band released six studio albums in their 21 year career including the commercially successful Be A Girl (1994) and Bagsy Me (1997).

Part-way through recording their seventh studio album the band officially announced their split in April 2009 with Pär Wiksten going solo.

2020 the band returned together and released the single Can't Kill The Musikk and will tour during 2021.

Idiot Boy
The Wannadies Lyrics

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Shut my mouth let me know how it feels
Hit me hard, refresh my memory
I hate myself and I know you agree
So what's the excuse,
We know it's no use,
We're wasting our time

Shut my mouth if you think I'm sweet

Believe me it's not intentional
Shoot me dead if you've heard it before
You've seen all the signs, I cheat and I lie, You're wasting your time
You win, stupid, I will be your idiot boy
You win, stupid, I will be your idiot boy

Shut my mouth, I was born to annoy
You're still to see the worst side of me
You think I'm smart but I'm just being coy
Whatever you say,
I'll be in your way,
Wasting your time
You win, stupid, I will be your idiot boy
You win, stupid, I will be your idiot boy

Shut my mouth if you're not still around
I'm confused, you should have had enough
Well bite my fist do you know what it means
It's you and me,
And we're meant to be,
Wasting our time

You win, stupid, I will be your idiot boy
You win, stupid, I will be your idiot boy

Overall Meaning

The Wannadies' song "Idiot Boy" is a catchy pop-rock tune with lyrics that express feelings of frustration, self-hatred, and resignation in a relationship. The singer seems to acknowledge that they are not easy to deal with and that their actions have caused hurt to their partner. They ask to be hit hard and have their memory refreshed, indicating that they know they have messed up and need to be told in no uncertain terms. Despite this, the singer seems to be resigned to their fate, acknowledging that they are a waste of time and accepting their partner's victory.

In the second verse, the singer continues to acknowledge their faults, calling themselves an "idiot boy" and admitting to cheating and lying. They seem to be offering themselves up as a sacrificial lamb, willingly becoming their partner's "idiot boy" as a way of acknowledging their shortcomings and trying to make up for them. The final verse seems to indicate that the singer feels helpless in the face of their partner's leaving. They are confused and unsure of what to do, and seem to feel that they will be lost without their partner, even if they are wasting their time together.

Overall, "Idiot Boy" is a song that captures the complexities of a relationship that has gone wrong. The lyrics express a mix of self-recrimination, acceptance, and regret, and the catchy melody and driving beat make it a fun song to listen to, even if the subject matter is a bit dark.

Line by Line Meaning

Shut my mouth let me know how it feels
I want you to tell me straight up how you feel about me without me interrupting or trying to defend myself.

Hit me hard, refresh my memory
Remind me of how much of a terrible person I am and the pain I've caused you.

I hate myself and I know you agree
I'm aware of my faults and shortcomings and I know that you have negative feelings towards me because of them.

So what's the excuse
There's no justification for my actions and behavior. I'm simply a terrible person.

We know it's no use
We're both aware that there's no hope for our relationship or for me to change as a person.

We're wasting our time
Continuing to interact and try to make things work between us is pointless and a waste of both our time.

Shut my mouth if you think I'm sweet
Don't take my niceness or sweetness as sincerity, I have a hidden agenda.

Believe me it's not intentional
My behavior and actions towards you are not a result of a deliberate plan or scheme. It's just who I am.

Shoot me dead if you've heard it before
My repeated negative behavior has been heard before but I still haven't learned my lesson or changed my ways.

You've seen all the signs, I cheat and I lie
You have experienced and observed my infidelity and dishonesty.

You're wasting your time
Continuing to interact and try to make things work between us is pointless and a waste of both our time.

You win, stupid, I will be your idiot boy
I know that I'm a terrible person and you'll always have the upper hand in this relationship. I'm willing to suffer the consequences for my actions and be your loyal follower.

Shut my mouth, I was born to annoy
I can't help but be an annoying and frustrating person to be around. It's a part of who I am.

You're still to see the worst side of me
You have only scratched the surface of how terrible of a person I am, there is so much more you have yet to see.

You think I'm smart but I'm just being coy
You perceive me as intelligent, but in reality, I'm just playing games and trying to deceive you.

Whatever you say, I'll be in your way
I'll always be a thorn in your side, no matter what you try to do or say to avoid me.

Shut my mouth if you're not still around
If you've had enough of me and decide to leave, I won't attempt to contact you or try to defend myself.

I'm confused, you should have had enough
I don't understand why you keep putting up with my behavior and still choose to be around me. You should have given up on me by now.

Well bite my fist do you know what it means
I'm frustrated and angry and want to lash out physically.

It's you and me, And we're meant to be, Wasting our time
We're stuck in this toxic relationship together and even though we know it's not healthy for either of us, we can't seem to let go.

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