I Wanna Go
Whitney Bea Lyrics
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What I wanna do and what I really think
Time to blow out
Be a little inappropriate
'Cause I know that everybody's thinkin' it
When the lights out
Shame on me
Uncontrollably
I-I-I wanna go-o-o
All the way-ay-ay
Takin' out my freak tonight
I-I-I wanna sho-o-ow
All the dir-ir-irt
I got runnin' through my mind
Woah
I-I-I wanna go-o-o
All the way-ay-ay
Takin' out my freak tonight
I-I-I wanna sho-o-ow
All the dir-ir-irt
I got runnin' through my mind
Woah
Lately, people got me all tied up
There's a countdown waiting for me to erupt
Time to blow out
I've been told who I should do it with
To keep both my hands above the blanket
When the lights out
Shame on me
To need release
Uncontrollably
I-I-I wanna go-o-o
All the way-ay-ay
Takin' out my freak tonight
I-I-I wanna sho-o-ow
All the dir-ir-irt
I got runnin' through my mind
Woah
I-I-I wanna go-o-o
All the way-ay-ay
Takin' out my freak tonight
I-I-I wanna sho-o-ow
All the dir-ir-irt
I got runnin' through my mind
Woah
Shame on me
To need release
Uncontrollably
I-I-I wanna go-o-o
All the way-ay-ay
Takin' out my freak tonight
I-I-I wanna sho-o-ow
All the dir-ir-irt
I got runnin' through my mind
Woah
I-I-I wanna go-o-o
All the way-ay-ay
Takin' out my freak tonight
I-I-I wanna show-ow-ow
All the dir-ir-irt
I got runnin' through my mind
Woah
The lyrics to Whitney Bea's song "I Wanna Go" seem to be about breaking free from societal expectations and indulging in one's desires. The first verse talks about being stuck in one's own head, trying to figure out what one wants and what is expected of them. The singer decides to be "a little inappropriate" and take a risk, knowing that everyone else is thinking the same thing. The chorus repeats the desire to "go all the way," taking out one's "freak" and showing all the "dirt" that's running through their mind. The second verse mentions feeling restrained by other people's expectations and being told who is appropriate to indulge in one's desires with. The singer once again decides to disregard these expectations and cut loose.
The song seems to be about the internal conflict between societal expectations and personal desires. It acknowledges the shame and societal stigma associated with indulging in one's desires, but ultimately encourages listeners to let go and have fun. The chorus is catchy and upbeat, encouraging listeners to dance and embrace their inner "freak."
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been stuck imaginin'
Recently, I have been experiencing difficulty in moving past certain thoughts and ideas that I can't stop thinking about.
What I wanna do and what I really think
I have been pondering what I truly desire to do and what I am actually thinking about.
Time to blow out
It is time for me to let loose and allow myself to have fun.
Be a little inappropriate
I am going to allow myself to do something considered improper by societal norms.
'Cause I know that everybody's thinkin' it
I am aware that everyone else is thinking about the same thing, so I am going to act on it.
When the lights out
This event will occur in a private setting or when there is no one witnessing it.
Shame on me
I am feeling guilty or embarrassed for wanting to do this.
To need release
I feel the need to let out my emotions or feelings in this way.
Uncontrollably
It is something I cannot control or resist any longer.
I-I-I wanna go-o-o
I am expressing my desire to take action in a very intense way.
All the way-ay-ay
I want to go as far as possible with this activity.
Takin' out my freak tonight
I am going to express my unconventional side freely tonight.
I-I-I wanna sho-o-ow
I am expressing my need to showcase a particular aspect of myself tonight.
All the dir-ir-irt
I want to display the dirty, naughty, or taboo thoughts running through my mind.
I got runnin' through my mind
I have been thinking about this for a while and can no longer contain these thoughts.
Lately, people got me all tied up
Recently, the comments or opinions of others have kept me from being free.
There's a countdown waiting for me to erupt
I feel like I am about to burst and need to let out my feelings soon.
I've been told who I should do it with
Others have been trying to control who I spend my time with and what I do, but I want to make my own decisions.
To keep both my hands above the blanket
Others have told me to behave a certain way or limit what I do in a sexual context.
I-I-I wanna show-ow-ow
I am expressing my need to showcase a particular aspect of myself in a more intense and drawn-out way.
Writer(s): Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Johan Schuster
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.