W.D.Y.W.F.M?
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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Kaleidoscope, but that's only half the time
Three days before she told me that I don't even try
She's crazy, through, I guess there's something wrong inside
Maybe you're right, maybe this is all that I can be
But what if it's you, and it wasn't me?
What do you want from me?
What do you want from me?
Four weeks ahead, I thought that I should think some more
I'm fucked in the head, and my mind is turning into a whore
Five months go by, and I thought about letting her go
She's crazy, though, and I guess she took control
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
Maybe you're right, maybe this is all that I can be
But what if it's you, and it wasn't me?
What do you want from me?
What do you want from me?
Maybe she's right, maybe I'm wrong
Maybe we'll fight 'til it moves us along
I can't deny writing a song
Hoping she'll find she's not alone
Maybe you're right, maybe this is all that I can be
But what if it's you, and it wasn't me?
What do you want from me?
What do you want, what do you want
What do you want from me?
What do you want, what do you want from me now
The lyrics to The Neighbourhood's song W.D.Y.W.F.M. convey the complexity and challenges of a relationship in which one person feels misunderstood and gaslit by their partner. At the beginning of the song, the singer describes a situation in which their partner has a look in their eyes that suggests she is feeling unstable or unpredictable. He also notes that she only displays this behavior "half the time," perhaps indicating that he does not understand the root of her mood swings. Three days prior to this moment, she criticized his lack of effort in the relationship, which he perceives as unfair.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that he struggles with his own mental health and feels unstable as well. He describes his mind as "turning into a whore," perhaps implying that he feels he cannot control his thoughts or urges. He also notes that he has considered letting his partner go, but feels trapped by her emotional hold on him. The chorus, which repeats the question "What do you want from me?" several times, suggests that the singer feels confused and frustrated by his partner's demands and unsure of how to make things right.
In the final verse, the singer begins to question whether his partner might be right and he might be wrong. He suggests that they may need to fight in order to move forward and grow as a couple, but also admits that he has written a song hoping his partner will feel less alone. This final line perhaps implies that despite their challenges, he still cares for her and wants to connect with her on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
Two nights ago, she got that look in her eyes
Two nights ago, I saw that look in her eyes when she's feeling many different emotions at once.
Kaleidoscope, but that's only half the time
She's like a kaleidoscope, ever-changing and reflecting different emotions, but it's only a small part of the time.
Three days before she told me that I don't even try
Three days before, she complained that I'm not putting in enough effort in our relationship.
She's crazy, through, I guess there's something wrong inside
Although she's crazy, there must be something wrong within her that's causing this behavior.
Maybe you're right, maybe this is all that I can be
Perhaps you're correct, and maybe this is just who I am and what I'm capable of.
But what if it's you, and it wasn't me?
Alternatively, what if it's you and not me; could you be the source of the problem?
What do you want from me?
What is it that you need and expect from me in this relationship?
Four weeks ahead, I thought that I should think some more
Four weeks into our relationship, I decided that I needed to spend more time contemplating it.
I'm fucked in the head, and my mind is turning into a whore
I'm messed up in the head because I keep changing my mind like a prostitute's changing clients.
Five months go by, and I thought about letting her go
After five months, I've thought about breaking up with her.
She's crazy, though, and I guess she took control
Yet, she's still crazy, and maybe she's the one in control of our relationship.
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no
I'm worried, afraid, and unsure about the future of our relationship.
Maybe she's right, maybe I'm wrong
It's possible that she's correct, and maybe I'm not.
Maybe we'll fight 'til it moves us along
Perhaps our arguments will only help us move forward as a couple.
I can't deny writing a song
I can't deny expressing my feelings through this song.
Hoping she'll find she's not alone
I'm hoping that in some way, this song shows her that she's not alone in her struggles and emotions.
What do you want, what do you want
What do you really need and expect from me in our relationship?
What do you want from me?
What is it that you need and expect from me in this relationship?
What do you want, what do you want from me now
What is it that you need and expect from me in this relationship at this very moment?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeremy Freedman, Zachary Abels, Bryan Sammis, Jesse Rutherford, Mike Margott, Emile Haynie
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Two nights ago, she got that look in her eyes
Kaleidoscope, but that's only half the time
Three days before she told me that I don't even try
She's crazy, though, I guess there's something wrong inside
Maybe you're right, maybe this is all that I can be
But what if it's you, and it wasn't me?
What do you want from me?
What do you want from me?
Four weeks ahead, I thought that I should think some more
I'm fucked in the head, and my mind is turning into a whore
Five months go by, and I thought about letting her go
She's crazy, though, and I guess she took control
Oh no, oh no, oh no, oh no, no
Maybe you're right, maybe this is all that I can be
But what if it's you, and it wasn't me?
What do you want from me?
What do you want from me?
Maybe she's right, maybe I'm wrong
Maybe we'll fight 'til they move us along
I can't deny writing a song
Hoping she'll find she's not alone
Maybe you're right, maybe this is all that I can be
But what if it's you, and it wasn't me?
What do you want from me?
What do you want, what do you want?
What do you want from me?
What do you want, what do you want from me now?
@d16a01
this band literally has no bad songs
@mondlimhlongo4870
Your right
@MeralYasssen-bv5pg
facts
@rowturboat
the neighbourhood is not underrated. most of their songs are, but for a while they were a household name.
@yalazu5767
ikr
@rihannaxx9610
RIGHT
@xplodi8717
song should be renamed to W.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.A.D.Y.W.F.M
@stillwmin
LMAO FR
@marilenalambrou1360
You missed another a
@jennaswife3
@@marilenalambrou1360they didn’t