What You Want
Evanescence渀 Lyrics
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If you have a dream for better
Do what you what you want
Till you don't want it anymore (Remember who you really are)
Do what you, what you want
Your world's closing in on you now (It isn't over)
Stand and face the unknown (Got to remember who you really are)
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to believe we can break through
Do what you, what you want
You don't have to lay your life down (Is it over?)
Do what you what you want
Till you find what you're looking for (Got to remember who you really are)
But every hour slipping by screams that I have failed you
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain there must be a way to believe
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain there must be a way to believe
There's still time, close your eyes
Only love will guide you home
Tear down the walls and free your soul
Till we crash we're forever spiraling down, down, down, down
Hello, hello, it's only me
Infecting everything you love
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to believe
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to learn forgiveness
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to believe we can break through
Remember who you really are
Do what you want, you want
The song "What You Want" by Evanescence is an empowering call to action that urges the listener to follow their dreams and remember their true identity. The repeated phrase, "Do what you want, what you want," encourages listeners to pursue their passions and not let anyone or anything hold them back. The verses, however, acknowledge the struggles and pain that can come with pursuing one's dreams, but ultimately urges the listener to keep pushing forward.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of control, with the singer acknowledging that there are things in life that are beyond our control. But there is still hope beyond the pain and turmoil, and the singer encourages the listener to find their way through forgiveness and love. This message is reinforced in the lines, "Only love will guide you home/Tear down the walls and free your soul."
Overall, "What You Want" is a powerful anthem of self-discovery and empowerment, encouraging listeners to find their true selves and follow their dreams despite the obstacles they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Do what you, what you want
Do what you desire without letting anyone else stop you
If you have a dream for better
If you have a vision for a better life
Till you don't want it anymore (Remember who you really are)
Keep doing it until you don't have the desire anymore, but don't lose sight of your true self in the process
Your world's closing in on you now (It isn't over)
You may feel trapped, but it's not the end
Stand and face the unknown (Got to remember who you really are)
Confront the uncertain future and stay true to yourself
Every heart in my hands like a pale reflection
The emotions of others are within her grasp but are not as vivid
Hello, hello remember me?
Recalling that the singer has previously been a part of the listener's life
I'm everything you can't control
The artist is something that the listener can't subdue
Somewhere beyond the pain
There is hope that exists beyond the current struggle
There must be a way to believe we can break through
There has to be a path to finding a solution to the problem at hand
You don't have to lay your life down (Is it over?)
You have options even when it seems like everything is lost
Till you find what you're looking for (Got to remember who you really are)
Continue searching for what you truly desire while staying true to yourself
But every hour slipping by screams that I have failed you
The singer is haunted by the idea that they have let someone down
There's still time, close your eyes
There is still an opportunity to find a way out, even if it requires visioning with closed eyes
Only love will guide you home
Love is the only light that will lead you back to safety
Tear down the walls and free your soul
Break down the barriers that are hindering your true self
Till we crash we're forever spiraling down, down, down, down
The constant descent will continue until there is an ultimate destruction
There must be a way to learn forgiveness
There is a path towards forgiving oneself and others
There must be a way to believe we can break through
There is a way to find hope and a solution to the problem
Remember who you really are
Don't lose sight of your true self amidst the struggle
Do what you want, you want
Do what you truly desire without fear of judgement or rejection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music
Written by: AMY LEE, TERRY BALSAMO, TIM MCCORD
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