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.
In Your Face
The Wannadies Lyrics
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Trust me, little man, your friend
Mean well, as you can tell, trust me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
In your face, in your face, in your face
I'm on, your side, this time
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
In your face, in your face, in your face
Trust me, little man, your friend, trust me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
In your face, in your face, in your face
The lyrics to The Wannadies's song In Your Face seem to be a reassurance to someone who might be feeling apprehensive or unsure about who to trust. The singer addresses a "little man" and encourages him to trust his friend, who means well. The repetition of "trust me" throughout the song emphasizes that the singer is someone who can be relied on and who has the best interests of this person at heart. The repetition of "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah" and "in your face" create a sense of momentum and confidence, as if the singer is determined to be a positive influence in this person's life.
The phrase "in your face" is often used as a taunt or an expression of defiance, but in this song, it seems to be a positive message. By repeating the phrase, the singer is reminding the listener that they are present and engaged in their life. The song has a catchy, upbeat rhythm and a strong guitar riff that reinforces its message of confidence and encouragement.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust me, little man, your friend
I am asking you to believe me, even though you may not know me well.
Mean well, as you can tell, trust me
My intentions are good, and you can sense that.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation used to convey excitement or enthusiasm.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation used to convey excitement or enthusiasm.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
An expression used to express disbelief or skepticism.
In your face, in your face, in your face
Directly confronting you with my words or actions.
Not fake, sound great, trust me
My words are genuine and sincere, and you should believe what I say.
I'm on, your side, this time
I am supporting you in this situation.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation used to convey excitement or enthusiasm.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation used to convey excitement or enthusiasm.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
An expression used to express disbelief or skepticism.
In your face, in your face, in your face
Directly confronting you with my words or actions.
Trust me, little man, your friend, trust me
I am asking you again to believe me and to trust that I have your best interests at heart.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
An expression used to express disbelief or skepticism.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
An expression used to express disbelief or skepticism.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah right)
An expression used to express disbelief or skepticism.
In your face, in your face, in your face
Directly confronting you with my words or actions.
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