According to the All Time Low Songfacts, Max joined The Wanted following the demise of his former group Avenue, Siva had appeared as a model in several advertisement campaigns and Nathan was plucked from the Sylvia Young acting school.
In July 2010, the group released their debut single all time low. The single debuted at #1 on the UK singles chart. Their second single, heart vacancy, debuted at #2 on the UK singles chart. Their self-titled debut album reached #4 on the UK albums chart in October 2010.
There are other bands called the Wanted:
1) a Russian psycho-rockabilly trio from Smolensk, Russia. The Wanted have a stompin’ rockin’ style which sits neatly between Psychobilly and Neo-Rockabilly.
2) an American garage rock from Detroit, MI, United States, active from the mid-60s to mid-70s. Tim Shea (lead guitar), Arnie DeClark (guitar), Dave Farnstrom (organ), Bill Montgomery (bass), Chip Stalmer (drums). Made at least 5 singles between 1966-1977.
3) French punk band
4) Dancehall band
Weakness
The Wanted Lyrics
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And she's not afraid to use it
She holds my gaze just long enough
For me to feel like I'm gonna lose it
And I know that she knows
That I know what she's doing to me
And she knows when she calls
'Cause I'm wrapped I'm wrapped around
Your perfect little finger
And I'm trapped inside the cell
Of every sound she makes
She is my weakness, she is my weakness
A look from her is like oxygen
How would I keep breathing without her
She breaks a whole as she looks away
Now my heart ain't beating without her
And I know that she knows
That I know what she's doing to me
And she knows when she goes
I'll come for her every time
'Cause I'm wrapped I'm wrapped around
Your perfect little finger
And I'm trapped inside the cell
Of every sound she makes
She is my weakness, she is my weakness
I know it might sound crazy
But I don't wanna let go
Now I don't mind spending every night if you don't let go
I know it might sound crazy
But I don't wanna let go
Now I don't mind spending every night if you don't let go
'Cause I'm wrapped I'm wrapped around
Your perfect little finger
And I'm trapped inside the cell
Of every sound she makes
She is my weakness, she is my weakness
The lyrics to The Wanted's song "Weakness" tell a story of a person who is so infatuated with another that they are powerless to resist them. The first verse describes how the person feels when they look into the eyes of the one they love - their heart races and they feel as if they are going to lose control. The second verse elaborates on this idea, comparing the feeling of being without the person they love to suffocating without oxygen. The chorus reiterates the main theme of the song - that this person is their weakness, and the one they cannot resist.
The lyrics of "Weakness" effectively capture the feeling of being powerless in the face of love. The use of metaphors to describe the way the person feels helps the listener to relate to the song. The use of repetition in the chorus also reinforces the idea that this person truly is the singer's weakness. Overall, the lyrics to "Weakness" are straightforward but effective in communicating the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
She aims a smile with the safety off
She is flirting with me aggressively and is not shy about it
And she's not afraid to use it
She is comfortable with her flirting and intends to pursue me
She holds my gaze just long enough
She maintains eye contact with me long enough to make me uncomfortable
For me to feel like I'm gonna lose it
Her flirting is so intense that it unnerves me and makes me feel emotional
And I know that she knows
I am aware that she is aware
That I know what she's doing to me
I am cognizant of her flirting
And she knows when she calls
She knows that I am responsive to her
I'll fall for her every time
I am weak and easily influenced by her as a result of her flirtatiousness
'Cause I'm wrapped I'm wrapped around
I am completely under her spell
Your perfect little finger
She has complete control over me
And I'm trapped inside the cell
I cannot escape her influence
Of every sound she makes
Her every movement and utterance is captivating to me
She is my weakness, she is my weakness
My attraction to her is so strong that it impairs my judgement
A look from her is like oxygen
Her mere presence sustains me emotionally
How would I keep breathing without her
I cannot imagine my life without her
She breaks a whole as she looks away
My emotional attachment to her leaves me feeling empty when she departs
Now my heart ain't beating without her
I am emotionally dependent on her
I know it might sound crazy
I am aware that my behaviour appears irrational
But I don't wanna let go
I am unable and unwilling to break free from her influence
Now I don't mind spending every night if you don't let go
I am willing to give up anything to stay by her side
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOM PARKER, JAMES MCGUINESS, MAX GEORGE, NATHAN SYKES, SIVA KANESWARAN, FABIAN TORSSON, NINA WOODFORD, HARRY SOMMERDAHL
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