By Afroditi A. Karagianni,
I Wanna Be Yours // Arctic Monkeys
I Wanna Be Yours was created by the indie, soft and alternative rock band referred to as Arctic Monkeys. It is the twelfth and final track of their AM album, which met wide critical acclaim and significantly multiplied the band’s popularity. It possesses quite the unique and original melody and discusses the narrator’s love for their significant other.
More specifically, I Wanna Be Yours is a prime example of a sincerely written love song. Through its lyrics, the narrator confesses his innate devotion to his lover and his burning desire to serve their needs. More specifically, he yearns to be his partner’s “vacuum cleaner, coffee pot, leccy meter”, and so forth. His (seemingly simple) words are indicative of the passionate love shared by the narrator and his partner, and the former’s wish to be involved in the latter’s everyday life. Above everything, he wants to see his lover every day, experience various moments with them, no matter how unimportant and accommodate their wishes, which are all romantically put.
To me, I Wanna Be Yours poses as a constant reminder of what real love consists of. Real love is not only found in grand gestures and big surprises. At its core, loving someone deeply can mean wanting to be included in the dullest of practices, as long as you are with them. It means that when together, you and your person can finally be at ease, even in today’s hectic reality. Love is about wanting to be a part of each other’s world, while maintaining your individuality, and taking the necessary steps to achieve just that. As is evident, devotion and love are expressed in a very straightforward, yet impactful way in the song, which once again makes the case for the band’s excellent storytelling abilities.
My Kind of Woman // Mac DeMarco
Mac DeMarco’s My Kind of Woman is the eighth and most played song of his album called 2. Echoing Mac’s distinctive indie aura, the track focuses on the artist’s romantic relationship and the feelings that outline it.
Despite his partner occasionally making him feel “crazy”, the artist is utterly satisfied by their relationship. More specifically, he sees his girlfriend as someone he can deeply trust and care for. The moment they are together, a soothing and euphoric relief takes over him. Moving on, he often begs her to express herself more and “show him her world”, referring to her more vulnerable side, past experiences and inner, buried thoughts. At the same time, she appears to wholeheartedly support him and proudly stand by his side, even when he is tired, saddened and “falling apart”, a reality he finds inexplicable, yet appreciates. Finally, he manages to see both her human self and divine nature, which make him fall more and more in love with her complex persona.
Personally, I consider this song very romantic, honest and direct. In other words, it demonstrates that a real connection is never perfect. Relationships are full of magic and bliss, yet involve loads of work, both internal and external. One must be properly in touch with their feelings, in order to actually love somebody, and simultaneously, be prepared to embrace their spouse’s emotions, needs and worries. Another thing I liked about My Kind of Woman is that it highlights the importance of knowing your significant other deeply and sticking with them through thick and thin. And most importantly, healthy relationships are to be regarded as the outcome of constant teamwork, and not like an ever-stopping battle of correcting or proving the other person wrong, a fact brilliantly depicted in the track.
To sum up, music is utterly special. It can impressively vocalize our feelings, thoughts, fears and wishes, while altering our psychological condition. Whether referring to our romantic relationships or those of another kind, songs never fail to startle us and pose as a constant reminder of our human nature and experiences, and that is, undoubtedly, something magnificent.
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