This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Do you wanna wanna wanna grow up to be
The kind you only wanna shut up
And if time runs through your veins
And causes you nothing but pain
You're just like the rest of us
You're just like the rest of us
You're just like the rest of us
You're just like the rest of us
My mama told me to get to bed
To get my beauty sleep
But one day you get up
And there's nothing left of your week
Just like the rest of us
Just like the rest of us
Just like the rest of us
Just like the rest of us
Time goes by & then you realize
Doesn't matter who you're crying for
It's all just a big surprise
And you're left outside the door
And you're left outside the door
Do you wanna wanna wanna know why
I ain't ever gonna die
Cause I'm too young to think about it
And too old not to try
Not like you
Not like you
Not like you
Not like you
Time goes by & then you realize
Doesn't matter who you're crying for
It's all just a big surprise
And you're left outside the door
The kind you only wanna shut up
And if time runs through your veins
And causes you nothing but pain
You're just like the rest of us
You're just like the rest of us
You're just like the rest of us
You're just like the rest of us
My mama told me to get to bed
To get my beauty sleep
But one day you get up
And there's nothing left of your week
Just like the rest of us
Just like the rest of us
Just like the rest of us
Just like the rest of us
Time goes by & then you realize
Doesn't matter who you're crying for
It's all just a big surprise
And you're left outside the door
And you're left outside the door
Do you wanna wanna wanna know why
I ain't ever gonna die
Cause I'm too young to think about it
And too old not to try
Not like you
Not like you
Not like you
Not like you
Time goes by & then you realize
Doesn't matter who you're crying for
It's all just a big surprise
And you're left outside the door
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Wanna Wanna Lyrics as written by Martha Wainwright
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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