What I Want
Daughtry Lyrics
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But never did a thing about it till I let you in
It's kinda funny: by the time that I was falling apart
You came and put me back together, now...
'Cause what I want
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
As days go by
I've finally become what you want me to be
I still remember all the stupid things that I've said and done
But still, you stuck around with me when all your friends said, "Run!"
Givin' me a name; I found myself inside all the flames
Becoming everything for you again is...
What I want
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
You've been offering
As days go by
I've finally become what you want me to be
Don't tell me you saw it all along
God help me, I never knew it alone
Guess I was wrong
What I want
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
You've been offering
As days go by
I've finally become what you want me to be
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
You've been offering
You've taken me
And shaped me to become what you want me to be
In this song, Daughtry talks about how being with someone helped him become a better person. He admits that he has not always been the best version of himself, making mistakes and not taking action to fix them until someone special came along. He acknowledges that this person has helped him to grow and become who they want him to be. He also acknowledges that he was wrong for not realizing it before and that his partner's influence has shaped him into the person he is now.
The chorus repeats the lines "what I want and what I need has now become the same thing you've been offering" which shows that the distinction between the two has blurred as his partner's influence has helped him to figure out what he wants and needs. He thanks his partner for helping him to become better.
Overall, this song is an acknowledgment of the positive influence a partner can have on a person and how they can help someone grow and become a better version of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
It always seemed that I was sorry for the things that I did
I felt guilty about my mistakes, but I never fixed them until I met you.
But never did a thing about it till I let you in
I didn't change until I let you into my life and allowed you to help me.
It's kinda funny: by the time that I was falling apart
It's ironic that I was at my worst when you came into my life and helped me.
You came and put me back together, now...
You helped me heal and become a better version of myself.
'Cause what I want
I've realized that
And what I need
I require
Has now become the same thing
Are now identical
You've been offering
You've been providing
As days go by
Over time
I've finally become what you want me to be
I have transformed into the person you have always wanted me to be.
I still remember all the stupid things that I've said and done
I recall all the foolish things I have said and done in the past.
But still, you stuck around with me when all your friends said, 'Run!'
You stayed with me even when your friends advised you to leave me.
Givin' me a name; I found myself inside all the flames
You gave me an identity, and through difficult times, I discovered my true self.
Becoming everything for you again is...
Transforming into the person you want me to be once more is...
Don't tell me you saw it all along
Don't tell me that you knew this would happen all along
God help me, I never knew it alone
I had no idea that I was capable of transforming into a better person without your help.
Guess I was wrong
I was incorrect.
And what I need
What I require
Has now become the same thing
Is now identical
You've been offering
You have been providing
You've taken me
You have guided me to transform.
And shaped me to become what you want me to be
You have influenced me to transform into the person you have always wanted me to be.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN HOWES, CHRIS DAUGHTRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joerivera3222
It always seemed that I was sorry for the things that I did
But never did a thing about it till I let you in
It's kinda funny: by the time that I was falling apart
You came and put me back together, now...
'Cause what I want
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
You've been offering
As days go by
I've finally become what you want me to be
I still remember all the stupid things that I've said and done
But still, you stuck around with me when all your friends said, "Run!"
Givin' me a name; I found myself inside all the flames
Becoming everything for you again is...
What I want
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
You've been offering
As days go by
I've finally become what you want me to be
Don't tell me you saw it all along
God help me, I never knew it alone
Guess I was wrong
What I want
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
You've been offering
As days go by
I've finally become what you want me to be
And what I need
Has now become the same thing
You've been offering
You've taken me
And shaped me to become what you want me to be
@dimpap444
Surely one of the heaviest Daughtry songs! If only they would make more songs like that! 🎸🥁🎶🎧
@elizabethpollock7513
Wish granted! :D
@alexisgabriel5468
Ft SLASHH
@jeremybrownbill2640
@dimpap444 I'm down with that🎸🤘🤩
@zephyrinfinity2082
What I want is for Daughtry to make another hard rock song.
@patrickgrondines7997
agreed
@rscotta831
EXACTLY. It's what drove me to listen. Everything since has driven me away.
@alvinbuana4628
Check out world on fire. He returns to his roots
@ViperRulerlm
We got our wish
@booyahhayoob
Heavy Is The Crown ;)