The Riddle Itself

Future Punx “Want to Be Wanted”

The lyrical conceit of “Want to Be Wanted” is approaching the basics of human interaction from a scientific standpoint – research, trials, data. It’s a lot of work to explain something very obvious, which is that people need to feel useful and desired. Future Punx play the song in a way that flips the uptight, severe seriousness of Wire-derived punk into a low-key campiness. It’s knowingly silly, but still quite earnest in its thoughts about what motivates people. They’re trying to think clearly and rationally, but can only conclude that desires are inconsistent and confusing. Even in understanding the root of feelings doesn’t make them predictable or sensible.

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