Wannabe
Discovering Identity: Embracing Growth and Facing Demons in 'Wannabe'
Lyrics
I grew up running from something. I never knew what it was.
I had a childhood where I was constantly avoiding or escaping from something undefined.
I gave away pieces of myself until I learning it was never enough.
I gave parts of myself to others but realized it was never sufficient.
And I've carried regrets until they brought me to my knees.
I have carried feelings of remorse until they brought me to a point of vulnerability.
Ive learned the more love that you give the more you'll receive.
I've discovered that the more love you give, the more you'll receive in return.
Settle down boy and let it all go.
Advice to settle down and release burdens; growth is hindered by carrying heavy emotional baggage.
If you're carrying all that weight how you ever gonna grow?
A rhetorical question emphasizing the hindrance of personal development when burdened.
You're the only one that could ever set you free.
You have the power to liberate yourself; self-empowerment is crucial.
Thats the difference in who you are and who you wannabe.
Highlighting the distinction between your current self and the person you aspire to become.
Well I'm my fathers son for the good and the bad.
Identifying with both the positive and negative aspects inherited from one's father.
We fight a battle in this blood, but I'm coming out ahead.
Despite the struggles inherited, the narrator is overcoming challenges.
And I've seen the best and worst fall from my family tree.
Observing the best and worst qualities within one's family.
I've learned the branches that grow up tall are the ones that can take the heat
Realizing that those who withstand challenges are the ones who thrive.
Daddy took the heat!
Acknowledging that the narrator's father endured difficulties.
Settle down boy and let it all go.
Reiteration of advice to let go and not carry unnecessary burdens.
If you're carrying all that weight how you ever gonna grow?
Emphasizing the impact of emotional weight on personal growth.
You're the only one that could ever set you free.
Self-empowerment is emphasized again; only you can free yourself.
Thats the difference in who you are and who you wannabe.
Reiterating the difference between your current self and your desired self.
I'm awkward and I'm anxious cause thats just how I'm wired.
Admitting to being socially awkward and anxious due to inherent traits.
Somedays I hide behind a smile, some days I grow too tired.
Describing the variability in the narrator's emotional state, alternating between smiling and weariness.
And just wanna go home alone, get stoned all by myself.
Expressing a desire to be alone and cope with personal struggles by using substances.
Face the demons in my head and send them all right back to hell
Facing internal struggles and striving to overcome personal demons.
Settle down boy and let it all go.
Repetition of advice to settle down and release emotional burdens.
If you're carrying all that weight how you ever gonna grow?
Reiterating the impact of emotional weight on hindering personal growth.
You're the only one that could ever set you free.
Re-emphasizing self-empowerment; you alone have the capacity to set yourself free.
Thats the difference in who you are and who you wannabe.
Reiteration of the distinction between your current self and your desired self.
Who you wanna be
Posing a reflective question about personal aspirations.
Who you're gonna be
Emphasizing the importance of determining and becoming the person you aim to be.
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