Well, I don't wanna wake up in the mornin',
But I've got to face the day.
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.

I don't wanna do things independently,
But I can't make you stay.
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.

But if you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back to me!

Well, I don't wanna see you with another guy,
But the fact is that I may.
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.

We'll give it just another couple of months or so,
And then you'll be okay.
That's what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.

All alone, all alone!
I, I am on my own.
Alone, all alone.
I, I am on my own.

But if you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back to me!

Well do you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back it's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back!

Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back? It's alright, it's alright!
It's alright if you wanna come back to me!



Lyrics submitted by zephryan

Track duration: 02:54

"If You Wanna" as written by Justin James Hayward-young, Freddie Cowan, Arni Hjorvar, Peter Robinson

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group

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    My Interpretation:Oh wow, no one except maybe one person has made their own interpretation? Well I think the song is saying that he's trying to get over a girl but if she wants to come back to him then it's alright and they can get back together but chances are that's not going to happen. He claims that everyone is telling him to get over her and he's emphasizing that he 'doesn't like them as much' as this girl he loves/likes/whatever. I can really, really relate to this song, especially in my current situation.
    Flag Deth2Youon April 29, 2012   Link
  • 0
    Song Meaning:Justin Young (Vaccines' frontman) said this about "If You Wanna"
    "This was the first song we wrote for the record. Before this we were more esoterical in nature. This convinced us to become a pop band."

    (Source: craveonline.com/music/articles/…)
    Flag tracyjackson June 20, 2011   Link
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    My Interpretation:I really like this song because of how peppy it is. The beginning starts out with how all his friends want him to forget about her, but he says he doesnt like them as much.
    Flag tavissd1on May 23, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I've been waiting for someone to add this song for ages, and waiting for the album for longer. First heard it September last year and loved it straight away.
    I put this song on a CD for my sister when she left last year, and she came back!
    I love how it is pretty much a heart-broken-break-up song but with such a happy, upbeat tune. It's so catchy!
    Flag Dylanologyon April 10, 2011   Link
  • +4
    General Comment:I love this song so much. The Vaccines are amazing, especially live :)
    I think the lyrics are pretty obvious, he's broken up with somebody but wants them back, his friends keep trying to cheer him up and telling him that he'll get over it but he doesn't want to listen to them because he misses the person so much and his friends seem like nothing compared to them.
    Flag hersoulslidesawayon February 19, 2011   Link

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