What Do You Want
Adam Lambert/Pink Lyrics
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Settle in your seat and dim the lights
Do you want my blood do you want my tears
What do you want?
What do you want from me?
Should I sing until I can't sing any more
Play these strings until my fingers are raw
Ah ah ah
What do you want from me?
Do you think I know something you don't know (What do you want from me?)
If I don't promise you the answers would you go (What do you want from me?)
Should I stand out in the rain
Do you want me to make a daisy chain for you
Ah ah ah
I'm not the one you need
What do you want from me
You can have anything you want
You can drift, you can dream, even walk on water
Anything you want
You can own everything you see
Sell your soul for complete control
Is that really what you need?
You can lose yourself this night
See inside there is nothing to hide
Turn and face the light
Ah ah ah, ah ah ah
What do you want from me
In the song “What Do You Want From Me?” by Adam Lambert featuring Pink, the lyrics speak of the conflict and confusion that arises within a relationship. Lambert seems to be questioning his partner’s motives, wondering if they truly know what they want from him. The song starts with him addressing the audience, calling for their attention as he begins to question his partner's intentions. The lines “Do you want my blood, do you want my tears, what do you want?” suggests that he is willing to do anything to make his lover happy, yet he still feels as though he is unable to satisfy their demands. Throughout the chorus, he questions whether he should continue to perform or play instruments just to meet his lover's needs, even if it exhausts him.
As the song progresses, Lambert questions his partner's motives further, asking whether they are seeking knowledge that he may possess or whether he should perform certain deeds such as making a daisy chain just to make them happy. He comes to the conclusion that he may not be what his partner needs and that they should re-evaluate the relationship together. Lambert offers his partner everything they could ever want or dream of, including controlling him completely, but questions whether that is truly what they need. The song concludes with the line, “Is that really what you need?” signaling that Lambert is willing to offer his partner anything, so long as their desires are genuine.
The song speaks to the complexity of relationships. It highlights the mental exhaustion that can come with trying to meet someone’s every demand, while they are still left feeling discontented. Furthermore, it also emphasizes the importance of examining our own desires while in a relationship to ensure we are not pushing our partners beyond their limits.
Line by Line Meaning
As you look around this room tonight
As you take in your surroundings at this moment
Settle in your seat and dim the lights
Get comfortable in your seat and reduce the lighting
Do you want my blood do you want my tears
Are you asking for my pain and suffering?
What do you want?
What is it that you desire?
What do you want from me?
What specific thing or action do you want me to do for you?
Should I sing until I can't sing anymore
Do you expect me to sing until I physically cannot anymore?
Play these strings until my fingers are raw
Should I play this instrument until my fingers are numb?
You're so hard to please
You have high expectations and demands
Do you think I know something you don't know (What do you want from me?)
Are you hoping that I have knowledge or information that you do not possess?
If I don't promise you the answers would you go (What do you want from me?)
If I cannot provide you with the answers you seek, would you leave?
Should I stand out in the rain
Do you expect me to go out into the rain?
Do you want me to make a daisy chain for you
Are you asking me to create a chain made from daisies for you?
I'm not the one you need
I am not the person who can fulfill your desires
You can have anything you want
You are capable of achieving whatever you desire
You can drift, you can dream, even walk on water
You are able to wander aimlessly, imagine great things, and accomplish impossible feats
Anything you want
You have the power to attain your desired outcome
You can own everything you see
You have the ability to possess everything you lay your eyes on
Sell your soul for complete control
You can make a deal to give up your moral values in exchange for total power
Is that really what you need?
Is that truly the thing you require?
You can lose yourself this night
You can escape reality in this moment
See inside there is nothing to hide
There is no reason to conceal your true self
Turn and face the light
Face the truth and let it guide you
Ah ah ah, ah ah ah
Vocalization without specific meaning
What do you want from me
What specific thing or action do you want from me?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Dave Gilmour, Polly Samson, Rick Wright
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hey, slow it down
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Yeah, I'm afraid
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
[Pre-Chorus]
There might've been a time when I would give myself away
Oh, once upon a time, I didn't give a damn
But now, here we are
So whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Chorus]
Just don't give up
I'm workin' it out
Please don't give in
I won't let you down
He messed me up
Need a second to breathe
Just keep comin' around
Hey, whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
[Verse 2]
Yeah (Yeah), it's plain to see (It's plain to see)
That baby, you're beautiful
And there's nothing wrong with you (Nothing wrong with you)
It's me; I'm a freak (Yeah)
But thanks for loving me
'Cause you're doing it perfectly (Oh, perfectly)
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, there might've been a time when I would let you slip away
I wouldn't even try, but I think you could save my life
[Chorus]
Just don't give up
I'm workin' it out
Please don't give in
I won't let you down
He messed me up
Need a second to breathe
Just keep comin' around
Hey, whataya want from me? (Whataya want from me?)
Whataya want from me? (Whataya want from me?)
Whataya want from me? (Whataya want from me?)
Bridge]
Just don't give up on me
I won't let you down
No, I won't let you down
So, oh
[Chorus]
Just don't give up
I'm workin' it out
Please don't give in
I won't let you down
He messed me up (He messed me up)
Need a second to breathe
Just keep comin' around
Hey, whataya want from me?
Just don't give up
I'm workin' it out
Please don't give in
I won't let you down
He messed me up
Need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around
Hey, whataya want from me?
[Outro]
Whataya want from me? (Whataya want from me?)
Whataya want from me? (Whataya want from me?)
@laurie6332
I would love to see them do this live. They compliment each other so well. Adam always says great things about Pink. Real respect between those two. They have similar personalities too LOL
@simongallegos3191
This wasn't an actual duet, just dubbed. Pink wrote this song
@Saskiadev
No, pink and Adam are SO different from eachother
@angelawood4901
I like them both. The song sounds great to me.
@carolchappina652
I so agree. Pink and Adam have the strongest voices and entertainers. ❤
@janulake
2:43 These two voices are in excellent harmony. It's time for Adam and P!nk to record some duets together. So many fans would like that!
@amarawinchester963
They both have a ROCK voice! They can collaborate forever and everything will sound amazing
@adamlambert8989
thanks for liking our page, I never knew our song still touches the heart of many, i hope you never stop listening to my song 🎤🎼
@CidZero
SO GOOD !! ❤
I already knew this was Pink's song and she let Adam sing it, but omg both of them??? Are just SO GOOD together! Their vocals compliment eachother so well.
@cindiclarke743
I didn't know that