If You Wanna
The Vaccines
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Well I don't want to wake up in the morning 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 want to 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 want to 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 Well give it just another couple months or so Then you'll be OK 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 But 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
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Written by: Arni Hjorvar Arnason, Freddie Clayton Cowan, Peter Gareth Christopher Robertson, Justin James Hayward-Young
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"If You Wanna" is classified under the indie rock and post-punk revival genres.
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Release DateThe song was released on 18 March 2011, serving as the second single from The Vaccines' debut studio album “What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?”.
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Chart successThe track enjoyed considerable chart success, peaking at No. 35 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 on the UK Indie Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If You Wanna" was directed by Max Knight. The black and white video features the band performing this song.
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Album SuccessIt contributed significantly to the success of the album, “What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?”, which debuted at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Platinum by the BPI.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was largely well-received by critics and often used as an example highlighting the band's potential. NME described it as "an indie belter", while Digital Spy praised its "instantly catchy chorus".
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Festival Performances"If You Wanna" has been a staple at the band's live performances, including big festival slots such as at the Reading and Leeds Festival.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of the song discuss the confusion and complexities of a romantic relationship on the rocks.
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Band MembersThe Vaccines are a British band formed in 2010. The members who performed on "If You Wanna" are Justin Hayward-Young (vocals, guitar), Freddie Cowan (lead guitar, vocals), Árni Árnason (bass, vocals), and Pete Robertson (drums).
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InspirationIn an interview, the band's lead singer Justin Hayward-Young once mentioned that the song was inspired by the simplicity and directness of 1950s American rock 'n roll.
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