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
The lyrics of Daughtry featuring Slash's song What I Want describe the transformation of a person due to the influence of the person he or she loves. The song talks about how the singer used to do things that he was sorry for but did not change until he met the love of his life. It is somewhat ironic that he only started to change and improve himself once he let her into his life.
The singer is grateful for the love and patience shown by the person they're singing about. They mention all of the stupid things they said and did, but they are able to overcome them because of their significant other's support. The chorus expresses a sense of fulfillment and completeness the singer feels by finally becoming what his love wants him to be.
The line “Don't tell me you saw it all along, God help me, I never knew it alone, guess I was wrong" suggests that the love of the singer always knew that they could change for the better but the singer never realized it until it became necessary. This highlights the unconditional nature of the love and trust in their relationship.
What I Want is a song that has a deep emotional connection with its listeners. The narrative of the lyrics resonates with a lot of people and their experiences in life. The song is a great example of how people can influence each other and improve their lives together.
Line by Line Meaning
It always seemed that I was sorry for the things that I did
I often apologized for my mistakes, but never actually took action to fix them until you came along.
But never did a thing about it till I let you in
I didn't make any changes until I allowed you to become a part of my life.
It's kinda funny: by the time that I was falling apart
It's ironic that just as I was reaching my lowest point, you appeared and rescued me.
You came and put me back together, now...
Your presence in my life has helped to heal my brokenness.
'Cause what I want
My desires
And what I need
My necessities
Has now become the same thing
Have merged into one
You've been offering
What you've been providing me
As days go by
Over time
I've finally become what you want me to be
I have transformed into the person you desire me to be.
I still remember all the stupid things that I've said and done
I recall all the foolish mistakes I made in the past.
But still, you stuck around with me when all your friends said, "Run!"
Despite your friends urging you to leave me, you remained by my side.
Givin' me a name; I found myself inside all the flames
You gave me a sense of identity and allowed me to emerge from difficult circumstances.
Becoming everything for you again is...
Returning to the person I was for you is...
Don't tell me you saw it all along
Please don't say that you knew this would happen from the beginning.
God help me, I never knew it alone
I didn't realize it until you were there to guide me.
Guess I was wrong
I admit my previous error.
And what I need
My necessities
Has now become the same thing
Have merged into one
You've been offering
What you've been providing me
You've taken me
You have shaped me
And shaped me to become what you want me to be
You have molded me into the person you desire 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 ;)