Wavves
Wavves Lyrics

Wah-ah-wah-oo-wahah-wahah-wahah-ah
The repeated vocalizations are not meant to convey any specific meaning, but rather to set the energetic, punk rock tone of the song.

I wanna see the moon, I wanna be with you
The singer desires a sense of connection and closeness with an unnamed person, symbolized by the desire to witness the cosmic body that illuminates the night sky.

I wanna be a punk, I wanna see the sun
The singer expresses a desire for rebellion and individuality, hoping to break free from societal norms and limitations (symbolized by being a punk) and achieve enlightenment and new possibilities (symbolized by the sun).

I wanna be Victorio, I wanna be Victorio
The repeated desire to 'be Victorio' is a tribute to the famous Native American chief who fought against colonial expansion in the 19th century. The artist may identify with Victorio's resistance against oppression and yearn for a similar sense of defiance and purpose.

I wanna see the waves, no waves, no way
The artist desires to experience the beauty and power of ocean waves, but acknowledges the impossibility of doing so at the present moment ('no waves') which may represent the artist's current limitations or struggles in life.

I wanna be a dog
The desire to 'be a dog' could be interpreted as a symbolic desire for unconditional love and loyalty associated with canine companionship. Alternatively, it could represent a yearning for a more carefree and instinctual existence, free from the burdens of human self-awareness and complexity.

Wah-ah-wah-oo-wahah-wahah-wahah-ah (I wanna see the sun, I wanna (?) the gun)
Repeating the introductory vocalizations, the singer again expresses the desire to see the sun, but also seems to add a new desire to 'the gun', perhaps referencing the darker, violent aspects of punk ideology and rebellion.

Wah-ah-wah-oo-wahah-wahah-wahah-ah (I wanna be with you, I wanna be alone)
Again repeating the opening sounds, the artist expresses conflicting desires for both human connection ('I wanna be with you') and solitude ('I wanna be alone'), possibly indicating an internal struggle or ambivalence towards relationships.

Wah-ah-wah-oo-wahah-wahah-wahah-ah (I wanna be Victorio)
Repeating the desire to 'be Victorio', the artist reinforces the emphasis on resistance and defiance against oppressive forces, suggesting that this is a core theme or goal of the song.

Wah-ah-wah-oo-wahah-wahah-wahah-ah (I wanna be Victorio)
The song concludes with another repetition of the desire to 'be Victorio', reinforcing the powerful, iconic presence of this real-life figure and his enduring legacy of courage and perseverance.