Wanderlust
blackbear Lyrics


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She say that she a wanderlust, but she ain't seen the world
So much to do at 21, you feel invincible
So hard to find someone to trust, she still her daddy's girl
She wanna be an actress and a singer like Selena
And she a movie buff, but she ain't seen Breakfast at Tiffany's
Or Breakfast Club, that shit's before her time
So hard to keep a conversation, when your mind's on vacation
You got pretty green eyes, I can see them dollar signs, girl
Oh yeah
I heard that you're addicted to them Xans now, girl
Go 'head with your sleepy ass
Go 'head, go 'head
Shawty give me a reason, you know that I'm leavin'
Give me one reason, you know that I'm leavin'
I know how to please you, Hennessy in the freezer
It's all at your leisure, baby I...
Yeah, she say that she a wanderlust, that's what her bio say
She shake it for the Instagram, and the Twitter page
On YouTube she's a make-up artist, Hollywood apartment
She's a bartender and a part-time model
All her friends are very fine, wow, man that's so cool, wow
Girl can we hang out?
Let's take a thousand pictures like a hypebeast now

People sayin' that we're goals

That's all I ever wanted, fuck the haters, fuck the trolls

Oh yeah, I heard that you're a wanderlust, girl where'd you go?
Go 'head with your travelin' ass
Go 'head 'round the world now
Give me a reason, you know that I'm leavin'
Give me one reason, you know that I'm leavin', babe




I know how to please you, Hennessy in the freezer
It's all at your leisure, baby I...

Overall Meaning

The song "Wanderlust" by Blackbear is about a girl who claims to have wanderlust, but has not actually seen much of the world. She is a 21-year-old who feels invincible and has big dreams of becoming an actress and singer like Selena. However, she still relies on her father for support and finds it hard to trust others. Despite her love for movies, she has not seen some of the classics that were popular before her time. She struggles to keep a conversation going because her mind is always wandering. The singer compliments the girl's pretty green eyes but also hints that she may be after his money. The song also references the girl's addiction to Xanax.


The song seems to criticize the idea of claiming to have wanderlust without actually experiencing much of the world. The girl in the song is portrayed as someone who is more focused on social media and superficial experiences than actually exploring new places and cultures. The singer seems to be unimpressed by the girl's aspirations and hints that he may leave her. The chorus repeatedly asks for a reason to stay with the girl, implying that he is not satisfied with their relationship.


Overall, "Wanderlust" is a cautionary tale that warns against valuing shallow experiences over genuine connections and experiences. It highlights the importance of being true to oneself and actually pursuing one's dreams instead of just talking about them.


Line by Line Meaning

She say that she a wanderlust, but she ain't seen the world
She describes herself as someone who craves travel and adventure, but she hasn't really explored much of the world yet.


So much to do at 21, you feel invincible
Being young can make you feel like you have endless opportunities and boundless energy to do things.


So hard to find someone to trust, she still her daddy's girl
It can be difficult to find someone who is trustworthy and reliable, but she still relies on her father for guidance and support.


She wanna be an actress and a singer like Selena
Her dreams involve pursuing careers in entertainment, like her idol Selena.


And she a movie buff, but she ain't seen Breakfast at Tiffany's
She loves watching films, but there are some classics that she hasn't yet had the chance to see.


So hard to keep a conversation, when your mind's on vacation
It can be a struggle to engage in meaningful conversation when your thoughts are elsewhere.


You got pretty green eyes, I can see them dollar signs, girl
He perceives her to be someone who is attracted to money and material possessions.


Oh yeah, I heard that you're addicted to them Xans now, girl
He's heard that she has developed a harmful dependence on Xanax.


Shawty give me a reason, you know that I'm leavin'
He wants her to persuade him to stay, but he's ready to walk away from the situation.


I know how to please you, Hennessy in the freezer
He understands how to make her happy, and keeping Hennessy readily available is part of that.


Yeah, she say that she a wanderlust, that's what her bio say
She claims to be a free spirit who loves traveling and new experiences, as indicated on her social media profile.


She shake it for the Instagram, and the Twitter page
She tries to present herself as attractive and desirable on her social media accounts.


On YouTube she's a make-up artist, Hollywood apartment
She shares makeup tutorials on YouTube and lives in an apartment in Hollywood.


She's a bartender and a part-time model
She works as a bartender and dabbles in modeling part-time.


All her friends are very fine, wow, man that's so cool, wow
He's impressed that she surrounds herself with attractive friends.


Girl can we hang out?
He wants to spend time with her and get to know her better.


Let's take a thousand pictures like a hypebeast now
He suggests taking many photos like a fashion enthusiast who's obsessed with buying and wearing popular or trendy clothes.


People sayin' that we're goals
Others see them as an ideal or aspirational couple.


That's all I ever wanted, fuck the haters, fuck the trolls
All he's ever wanted is recognition and admiration from others, and he doesn't care about those who disagree or criticize him.


Oh yeah, I heard that you're a wanderlust, girl where'd you go?
He heard that she loves traveling, and he wants to know where she's been.


Go 'head with your travelin' ass
He encourages her to continue traveling and exploring the world.


Give me a reason, you know that I'm leavin'
He's looking for a compelling reason to stay, but he's already set on leaving.


I know how to please you, Hennessy in the freezer
He's confident that he can make her happy, and keeping Hennessy at home is one of the ways he does that.




Writer(s): Christian Adam Ariza, Matthew Tyler Musto

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