Wannabe
Tom MacDonald Lyrics


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This is my song, yeah
This is my song, yeah, yeah
This is my song and I'm dancin' with the Devil
On a highway to hell in the middle of the road
This is my time to decide, yeah

Uh, uh, Devil in my mind now
Monogamy isn't the only thing I've been lyin' 'bout
I'm in the belly of the beast and I'm ridin' 'round
Rope in my hand, should I hang myself or climb out?
I feel like everyone around me 'bout to make it
And I'm busy with some bitch I only fuck up when I'm faded
They say I'll grow to be a monster, but I am one
Why the fuck you think I've been callin' myself "LeeAnn's son"
I ain't Thomas anymore, I ain't honest anymore
I don't give a shit about a broken promise anymore
I got back home from tour like a month ago
And I been in the club gettin' drunk since a month ago
I lost the only girl I've ever loved, bet you knew it
'Cause I said a million times, and now it's true
I swore that she would never ever come before my music
And now I see that every rapper sing the same tune

This is my song and I'm dancin' with the Devil
On a highway to hell in the middle of the road
This is my time to decide if I'm gonna be a better man

Or cover everything I own in gold
This is not the way
This is not the way
This is not the way
That I, that I, that I, that I wannabe

There's rappers in the city that been talkin' shit
And gangs that's in the city, y'all been talkin' 'bout it too
There's women in the city I been fuckin' with on weekends
When I'm out late with my friends, but I'm still in love with who hates me
I'm guilty and I'm sure it's slowly killin' me
I'ma take the fall and all responsibility
Uh, Jesus in my heart now
I heard he walked with you, I'll bring the car around
'Cause I don't have the time or the energy
To forget about the past or forgive myself for anything, I'm waitin' for it
I just cut this whole tape on a party tip
And now I'm like what the fuck, when's the fuckin' party end?
When I wanted to be good, no one else was
When I wanted to be rich, they wouldn't sell drugs
When she wanted us together, man, I guess I didn't
When I needed her to find me, she went missin'

This is my song and I'm dancin' with the Devil
On a highway to hell in the middle of the road
This is my time to decide if I'm gonna be a better man
Or cover everything I own in gold

This is not the way
This is not the way
This is not the way
That I, that I, that I, that I wannabe

This is not the way
This is not the way
This is not the way
That I, that I, that I, that I wannabe
This is not the way, that it goes now
This is not the way, that it goes now

Uh, I'm 24 and I'm real enough to say
If I don't make it big by 30 I'ma kill myself
I bet you think this is some super high thoughts
But I ain't made for a full time position at a real job
I was built to fit perfect in a Maserati
And to be the drunkest at a Grammy after party
I'm in this quiet grey area, no feelings
I'm in a loud grey Acura, no ceilings
I been tryna figure out how to do it different
I broke too many hearts and never been religious
I'm all alone and all my friends are in the room
I don't wear wolves or fur but I'm howlin' at the moon, loud
I just don't know what to do now
I should move on but there's no house to move out
Too many wannabes are livin' in my neighborhood

And I refuse to let them call me neighbors 'cause I'm really good

This is my song and I'm dancin' with the Devil
On a highway to hell in the middle of the road
This is my time to decide if I'm gonna be a better man
Or cover everything I own in gold
This is not the way
This is not the way




This is not the way
That I, that I, that I, that I wannabe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tom MacDonald's song "Wannabe" delve into the internal struggles and conflicts the artist is facing in his life. The song's opening lines emphasize a sense of ownership and defiance as the artist claims the music as his own and acknowledges dancing with the Devil metaphorically while on a self-destructive path.


Tom MacDonald then delves into a candid reflection on his personal demons and sinful behaviors, admitting to lying about monogamy, feeling like he is descending into darkness, and questioning whether to give up or fight for redemption. The reference to being in the belly of the beast and contemplating hanging himself or climbing out alludes to his internal turmoil and the choices he must make to free himself from his vices.


Throughout the song, Tom MacDonald grapples with themes of self-destruction, lost love, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations within the music industry. He reveals his struggles with substance abuse, failed relationships, and the internal conflict between pursuing fame and material success or striving to be a better person.


The repeated refrain of "This is not the way that I, that I, that I wannabe" underscores the artist's yearning for transformation and growth, highlighting his internal conflict between his current destructive path and the desire to become a better version of himself. Ultimately, the lyrics paint a raw and introspective portrait of a man grappling with his demons and striving to find his true identity amidst the chaos and temptations that surround him.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Thomas MacDonald

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CrankyPurse66

2021 and fake woke just dropped the other day and I’m back rewatching all his old songs because of how real he is. Definitely going down as a top tier rapper in history

Lonely Chatton

Depends on the future we make

Nejc Novak

easily goat

Tori Braem

I think we are all doing this lol

MM

2022

Tom macdonald

Sameeeeee

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MommaASMR

Tom has come such a long way, physically, mentally, musically. Cannot get enough of this dude!

Lorin Clark

Yeah I love his newer stuff but his older stuff touches my soul.

Rick Morty

deep meaning, "II'll be the greatest as long as the sky's blue" u think is about blue sky? deep meaning man.....here is also deeeep meaning. it is not about mental, open your eyes and see.

Ordinary Bear

truth

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