I Wanna Be Yours...

John Cooper Clarke's 'I Wanna Be Yours...' is a poem turned into a song that expresses deep devotion and desire to be everything for the object of the speaker's affection. The lyrics use a series of metaphors, comparing the speaker's wish to be indispensable to their loved one with various everyday objects. The vacuum cleaner, Ford Cortina, and coffee pot symbolize the mundane yet essential aspects of life, suggesting that the speaker wants to be just as necessary and integrated into their partner's life.

The second verse continues with this theme, offering to be a raincoat and a dreamboat, which represent protection and escape, respectively. The teddy bear metaphor indicates a desire for intimacy and comfort. These objects are not just random; they are chosen for their qualities that reflect the speaker's intentions to be useful, reliable, and comforting to their partner.

The final verse brings in the electric meter and heater, again emphasizing reliability and warmth. The setting lotion metaphor, with its promise to hold the partner's hair in 'deep devotion,' culminates in a declaration of love as profound as the Atlantic Ocean. This hyperbolic comparison serves to underscore the depth and seriousness of the speaker's feelings. Overall, the song is a quirky, yet heartfelt pledge of unwavering commitment and love.