You got that kinda love that don't go unnoticed
You got arms open wide as an ocean
You're always giving endless second chances
You're faithful and You never leave me stranded
You're patient
You're kind
Your heart is so much bigger than mine
You laid down
Your life
That's why, that's why, that's why...
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like You
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like truth
Losing every time I do it my way
So I wanna do it Yahweh
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like love
I wanna be living life with my hands up
I don't ever wanna do it my way
I wanna do it Yahweh
You are the perfect definition of goodness
You stay by my side when I think You wouldn't
God, You give Yourself away because You're selfless
Won't You teach me how to think of myself less
You're patient
You're kind
Your heart is so much bigger than mine
You laid down
Your life
That's why, that's why, that's why...
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like You
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like truth
Losing every time I do it my way
So I wanna do it Yahweh
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like love
I wanna be living life with my hands up
I don't ever wanna do it my way
I wanna do it Yahweh
I wanna, I wanna be
I wanna, I wanna be
Yahweh
I wanna, I wanna be
I wanna, I wanna be
Yahweh
I'm a wannabe
I'm a Jesus freak
Call me a wannabe
Cause I wanna be more like You
I'm a wannabe
I'm a Jesus freak
Call me a wannabe
Cause I wanna be more like You
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like You
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like truth
Losing every time I do it my way
So I wanna do it Yahweh
I wanna, I wanna be more, more like love
I wanna be living life with my hands up
I don't ever wanna do it my way
I wanna do it Yahweh
I wanna, I wanna be
I wanna, I wanna be
I wanna do it Yahweh
I wanna, I wanna be
I wanna, I wanna be
I wanna do it Yahweh...
Danny Gokey - wannabe (Official Music Video)
Wannabe Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
The song "Wannabe" by Danny Gokey is a faith-inspired track focused on spiritual aspiration. Its official music video was released on May 31, 2024. The lyrics describe a deep appreciation for the characteristics of a divine figure, referred to as "You" and "Yahweh," highlighting attributes such as unconditional love, patience, kindness, selflessness, and faithfulness. The song contrasts human limitations and tendencies to "do it my way" with the perceived perfection of the divine subject.
The central theme of "Wannabe" is the earnest desire for personal transformation, seeking to emulate these divine qualities. The repeated chorus expresses a longing to be "more like You," "more like truth," and "more like love." It signifies a surrender of self-direction in favor of following the divine path, referenced as doing it "Yahweh." The song uses the term "wannabe" in a positive context, embracing the label as an expression of the commitment to strive for spiritual resemblance, further emphasizing this with phrases like "I'm a Jesus freak" and the core desire to "be more like You."
The themes presented in the song resonate with various scripture verses that speak to the nature of God and the Christian call to imitate Christ. The description of love, patience, and kindness aligns with characteristics found in passages like 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 describing love, or Galatians 5:22-23 listing the fruit of the Spirit which includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The concept of wanting to be more like the divine subject directly reflects the biblical encouragement for believers to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1) and to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5). The acknowledgment of human fallibility and the desire to forsake one's own way for the divine path also echoes verses like Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding.
