What Does He Want?
Candace Lyrics


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What kind of present does he dream about?
A leather wallet or a singing trout?
What I should get him is a mystery
And if it's lame, will he still want me?

What does he want?
A DVD or some video games
What does he want?
Or maybe one of those new digital frames

What does he want?
Something to fit his personality
What does he want?
The perfect present is eluding me

My friends all tell me that I shouldn't obsess
But how can I avoid the stress?
I need to know but right now
All I can do is guess

What does he want?
A fancy cell phone or a tube of grout
What does he want?
I don't know but I'll figure it out

What does he want?
Rear-view mirror glasses as seen on TV
What does he want?
I only wish I knew what he got me





'Cause I hear it's perfect
What does he want?

Overall Meaning

The song "What Does He Want?" by Candace talks about the struggle of trying to find the perfect gift for a significant other. The lyrics express the confusion and pressure to find something that matches their partner's interests and personality. The questions raised in the song reflect the anxiety that many people feel when trying to buy a gift for someone they care about. The lyrics highlight the fear of being rejected or not being appreciated for the effort put forth in finding the ideal gift.


The theme of this song is relatable, and it reminds us of the various occasions where we go through the hassle to look for the best presents for our beloved ones. The song's lyrics are noteworthy because they have effectively captured the difficulty of determining what the other person wants, leading to a sense of frustration while trying to make the best choice.


Line by Line Meaning

What kind of present does he dream about?
I want to know what gift will make him happy and feel special, something that he has always dreamt of having


A leather wallet or a singing trout?
I'm considering these options, but I'm not sure if this is what he really wants or enjoys


What I should get him is a mystery
I have no idea what to get him as every option seems confusing and uncertain, a mystery waiting to be solved


And if it's lame, will he still want me?
I'm worried if he doesn't like the gift, he might think less of me, and I'm unsure of the strength of our relationship


What does he want?
I keep asking myself this question, trying to figure out the perfect gift that will make him happy


A DVD or some video games
These are some of the options I'm considering, but I feel there must be something better, something that will surprise him and make him feel great


Or maybe one of those new digital frames
This is another option, but I'm not sure if it's too simple or mainstream


Something to fit his personality
I want the present to suit his nature, what he likes and enjoys, so he knows how much thought I put into it


The perfect present is eluding me
I'm struggling to find the perfect gift, despite how hard I'm trying, and it feels like it's slipping away from me


My friends all tell me that I shouldn't obsess
My friends are advising me not to worry so much, but I can't help it as I want to find something that reflects how much I care for him


But how can I avoid the stress?
It's not easy to avoid feeling anxious and stressed when I want to make him happy and am uncertain about the right gift


I need to know but right now
I feel like I need to know what gift is perfect, but I'm struggling to find it at the moment


All I can do is guess
At this point, all I have are assumptions and guesses about what gift he might truly appreciate


Rear-view mirror glasses as seen on TV
This is a quirky item that I've come across, but I'm uncertain if it's something he'll like or find useful


I only wish I knew what he got me
I'm curious about the gift he might have bought for me, hoping it might give me some clue about what he might like or appreciate from me


'Cause I hear it's perfect
I've heard that the gift he got me is amazing and a perfect reflection of our relationship, so I want to reciprocate with something equally special




Lyrics Ā© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ZACHARY T MONCRIEF, MARTIN OLSON, DAN POVENMIRE

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