Wanted

Unraveling Desires: Interpretation of "Wanted" by Loose Fur
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Lyrics

When I say she's a rapist that really isn't what I mean

Expressing a provocative or negative characterization, but clarifying it's not to be taken literally; likely metaphorical.

It was all in my imagination

Highlighting that the previous statement was a product of imagination, suggesting a departure from reality.

To be claimed so easily

Reflecting on the ease with which someone or something can be claimed or possessed.


She's not so well-rounded

Describing the subject as not having a well-rounded character.

She has horns you don't see she does whatever she wants

Depicting the subject as having hidden traits or qualities (horns) and being willful.

And I swear she wanted me

Affirming that the subject expressed a desire for the speaker.


loving force of will

Describing the powerful and determined nature of the subject's love.

By deceiving me with skill

Suggesting that the subject deceived the speaker with skill.

Somehow religion enters in

Introducing the theme of religion playing a role in the situation.

And god cracks through her moist skin

Imagery of divine influence breaking through the subject's exterior.

Twittles from her batton

Describing gestures or signals from the subject's baton (symbolic or literal).

Her hair suggests roller skating

Connecting the subject's hair with the idea of roller skating, possibly suggesting a carefree or adventurous spirit.

Whispers through her perfume

Describing the subject's perfume and its subtle presence.

Just above her parents room

Locating a moment just above the subject's parents' room, possibly suggesting secrecy or hidden intentions.


She's not so well-rounded

Reiteration of the subject not being well-rounded.

She has horns you don't see she does whatever she wants

Reiterating the subject's hidden qualities and willful nature.

Oh I swear she wanted me

Reaffirming the subject's desire for the speaker.


She knows what she wants

Stating that the subject is aware of her desires.

She wants what she knows

Highlighting the subject's clear understanding of what she wants.

She wants this to mean nothing

Expressing a desire for the situation to have no significant meaning or consequence.

And that sounds fair to me

Agreeing that the desire for the situation to mean nothing is fair.


She's not so well-rounded

Reiteration of the subject not being well-rounded.

She has horns you don't see she does whatever she wants

Reiterating the subject's hidden qualities and willful nature.

Oh I swear she wanted me

Reaffirming the subject's desire for the speaker.


Oh I swear she wanted me

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