please please please let me get what i want
Deftones Lyrics
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See, the life I've had
Would make a good man bad
So please, please, please
Let me get what I want
Lord knows it would be the first time
See, the life I've had
Could make a good man bad
So for once in my life
Let me get what I want
Lord knows it would be the last time
Lord knows it would be the first time
"Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want" is a cover of the cult classic song by The Smiths, reimagined by Deftones. The song speaks of the desire for recognition, success or simply fulfillment of one's dreams. The opening lyrics, "Good times for a change, see the luck I've had" portray a sense of gratitude for the good times while also acknowledging the hardships faced in life. The next line, "would make a good man turn bad", speaks of the overwhelming challenges making it hard to keep oneself grounded.
The chorus, "So please please please let me, let me, let me, let me get what I want, this time" further reinforce this point, followed by "Haven't had a dream in a long time, see the life I've had would make a good man bad, so for once in my life, let me get what I want, Lord knows it would be the first time." The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and a plea to the universe to allow the singer to realize their dreams and fulfill their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Good times for a change
Things are looking up and I'm hoping for some positive changes
see the luck i've had
I've had a lot of bad luck recently and it's been difficult
would make a good man turn bad
The amount of bad luck I've had could make even the most morally upright person turn to negative behavior
so please please please
I'm begging and pleading for something good to happen
let me let me let me
I'm emphasizing how much I want this to happen, pleading with the universe to grant my wish
let me get what i want
I'm requesting to finally have my desires fulfilled after a long period of disappointment
this time
I'm hoping that my good luck starts at this moment and things will turn around for me going forward
haven't had a dream in a long time
I've been feeling stuck and uninspired, unable to imagine a better future for myself
see, the life i've had would make a good man bad
I've faced so much adversity in my life that it could potentially make a virtuous person turn to wrongdoing
so for once in my life
I'm asking for a chance to experience a positive outcome, something that has eluded me until now
let me get what i want
I'm reiterating my desire for a positive change, hoping that my wish will finally come true
lord knows it would be the first time
I've faced disappointment so many times in the past that if I do finally get what I want, it will be a completely new experience for me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Marr, Steven Patrick Morrissey
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on Needles & Pins
The song "Needles and Pins" by Deftones, featured on their self titled album “Deftones," is a passionate plea for the intimacy and connection between two people in a crowded yet lonely world. The lyrics express admiration and awe for the beauty and charisma of the person the singer is addressing, likening them to a "star" with an alluring presence that outshines everything around them. The use of metaphors, such as "you're pins, I'm needles" and "Put the cross between me and you," suggests the two people are meant to complement each other, fitting together like puzzle pieces.
The repetitive use of the phrase "Here we are" throughout the song serves to almost anchor the two people to each other amidst the chaos of the outside world. The lyrics also encourage the two people to "tune out" from the surrounding noise and distractions and focus solely on each other, finding solace in their shared passion for music and the "sound" they create together. Ultimately, the message is one of defiance and strength against any external forces that might try to come between them.