Is This What U Wanted
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The streets were crowded with people looking to the sky
We were waiting for a ray of light
But instead we saw an ugly face in the clouds
Now we all know this is not what you promised us
Now we all know this is not what you promised us
We sold our souls, left everything behind
And then you botched, you lied, you broke everything
Now we all know this is you, this is who you are
Now we all know this is you, this is who you are
Your face is slowly fading into oblivion
The sun is shining through the clouds
And we’re next in line to wash away the shame, wash away our blame
Now we all know this was not what you’d promised us
Now we all know this was not what you’d promised us
The lyrics to Donnellshawn's "Is This What U Wanted" are poignant and emotive, exploring themes of disappointment and betrayal with a powerful metaphor. The song opens with a vivid image of a crowd of people looking up at the sky, waiting for a sign of hope, only to see an "ugly face in the clouds." This face represents the broken promises and shattered dreams of the singer, who had hoped for something better but received only disappointment.
The chorus drives this message home, repeating the phrase "now we all know this is not what you promised us" twice. The singer feels cheated and betrayed, but also acknowledges their own culpability in the situation. They had "sold our souls, left everything behind" in pursuit of this elusive promise, only to be left empty-handed.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to come to terms with their disappointment. The face in the clouds fades away, and they feel the sun shining down on them. They realize that they must take responsibility for their own lives, and wash away the shame and blame that they have been carrying with them. Ultimately, the song is a powerful meditation on the human experience of disappointment, and the need to find hope and meaning even in the face of failure.
Line by Line Meaning
The streets were crowded with people looking to the sky
A scene where everyone is looking upwards in anticipation.
We were waiting for a ray of light
They were waiting for something positive to happen.
But instead we saw an ugly face in the clouds
Something disheartening was seen.
Now we all know this is not what you promised us
Something different and worse than what was promised was delivered.
We thought we knew exactly what you had in mind
They had a clear idea of what was to come.
We sold our souls, left everything behind
They made a sacrifice in the hope of achieving something great.
And then you botched, you lied, you broke everything
The promises were not kept, and things were ruined.
Now we all know this is you, this is who you are
The truth about the person or situation has been revealed.
Your face is slowly fading into oblivion
The memory of the situation or person is slowly disappearing.
The sun is shining through the clouds
Something positive is happening after a gloomy situation.
And we’re next in line to wash away the shame, wash away our blame
They are ready to take responsibility for their mistake and move on.
Now we all know this was not what you’d promised us
The realization that the promise made was false.
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Written by: Milutin Krasevic
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