Doin' What You Want
Asta Lyrics


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When the day's been long
And your feet are tired
And the things you want feel so hard to find
Up against a wall too hard to climb
It isn't what you wanted, yeah
Everything you wanted, yeah
When the world don't stop knocking on your door
And you just don't know what you're fighting for
Look inside your heart if you're just not sure
Get living like you want to, yeah
Get doing what you want to, yeah

I walk to heaven on higher ground
Magical forces all around
Testing the ripples
The sweetest sound
Singin'
Get living like you want baby
Get doing what you want baby

Ooh
Higher ground
Ooh
Higher ground

Time to free your love
Time to free your mind
Never stop this search 'til you hit a gold mine
Keep your head up high
Look towards the sky
'Til you are satisfied
'Til we are satisfied

I walk to heaven on higher ground
Magical forces all around
Testing the ripples
The sweetest sound
Singin'
Get living like you want baby
Get doing what you want baby

Ooh
Higher ground
Ooh
Higher ground

This lonely night I'm calling out to you
I keep believin' that I will get through
Sometimes I don't know who I'm talking to
But I know what I was born to do

I walk to heaven on higher ground
Magical forces all around
Testing the ripples
The sweetest sound
Singin'
Get living like you want baby
Get doing what you want baby

Ooh
Higher ground
Ooh
Higher ground
Ooh
Higher ground




Ooh
Higher ground

Overall Meaning

Asta's song "Doin' What You Want" is an empowering anthem that inspires listeners to pursue their own desires and dreams. The song begins by acknowledging the challenges that can arise when chasing goals, as sometimes it can be difficult to find what you want, and it might feel as if the world is against you. However, the chorus encourages listeners to dig deep and find what it is that they truly desire; to listen to their hearts and start living and doing what they want. The second verse emphasizes the importance of staying positive and persevering through setbacks, using language such as "testing the ripples" and "look towards the sky", which suggests that the journey may be difficult, but it will ultimately lead to a higher ground. The bridge emphasizes the idea that persistence is key in pursuing one's passions and that true fulfillment is only achieved when personal goals have been met.


The lyrics suggest that the song's message was inspired by Asta's own personal struggles to achieve her dreams and find fulfillment. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody, combined with empowering lyrics, make it an excellent motivational tune. In addition to its uplifting lyrics, the song itself is a fusion of multiple genres, including pop, electronic, and indie, making it both unique and accessible to a wide range of listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

When the day's been long
After a long day


And your feet are tired
Feeling physically exhausted


And the things you want feel so hard to find
Unable to find what you desire


Up against a wall too hard to climb
Facing obstacles that may seem insurmountable


It isn't what you wanted, yeah
Feeling unsatisfied despite efforts


Everything you wanted, yeah
Despite the struggles, continuing to desire what you want


When the world don't stop knocking on your door
Feeling overwhelmed with demands


And you just don't know what you're fighting for
Losing sight of your goals


Look inside your heart if you're just not sure
Reflecting on your values and desires


Get living like you want to, yeah
Choosing to live life according to your own aspirations


Get doing what you want to, yeah
Taking actions that align with your own objectives


I walk to heaven on higher ground
Striving for something great


Magical forces all around
Feeling empowered by life's possibilities


Testing the ripples
Stepping out of your comfort zone


The sweetest sound
Feeling fulfilled and content


Singin'
Expressing oneself confidently


Time to free your love
Letting go of negativity and embracing love


Time to free your mind
Clearing your thoughts to focus on what really matters


Never stop this search 'til you hit a gold mine
Continuing to pursue your aspirations until you achieve success


Keep your head up high
Remaining optimistic despite struggles


Look towards the sky
Aspiring to reach greater heights


'Til you are satisfied
Continuing until you feel fulfilled


'Til we are satisfied
Working towards greater happiness for all


This lonely night I'm calling out to you
Feeling alone and in need of guidance


I keep believing' that I will get through
Maintaining hope despite challenges


Sometimes I don't know who I'm talking to
Feeling unsure of who to turn to for support


But I know what I was born to do
Having a clear sense of purpose


Ooh
Expressing joy and satisfaction


Higher ground
Aspiring for greatness and achievement




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