What You Want
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I know what you need
I know what you feel
It ain't real and
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
When I forget where I come from
I know what you want
Freedom makes you strong
I may not be right
I ain't wrong and
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
When I forget where I come from
And I just lose my mind, oh yeah
But some things never change, oh yeah
I know what you want
C'mon, c'mon take a ride down the back street
Holdin' with the flys don't ya know we go relaxin'
And dancin', checkin' out the chickens while we passin'
Stay collapsin' speak 'cause why we go around blastin'
We go backin' to an' all my see's I'm the boy with the new shit
Fuck around with DJ Rhyme and breeze
You begin to seize the reality, I know what you want
And I'm manifest destiny
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
When I forget where I come from
And I just lose my mind, oh yeah
But some things never change, oh yeah
I know what you want
I know what you want
I know what you want
I know what you want
The song "What You Want" by Flys The is a song about understanding the desires and needs of someone else, and knowing that sometimes those desires may not be real. The first few lines of the chorus "I know what you want, I know what you need, I know what you feel, It ain't real" indicates that the singer understands what the other person desires, but also acknowledges that those desires are not always grounded in reality. The second verse refers to freedom making a person strong and the singer admitting that they may not always be right, but they are also not wrong.
The bridge of the song takes a different turn and mentions going for a ride down a back street, relaxing, and checking out the "chickens" (which could mean girls or actual chickens). The lines "stay collapsin' speak 'cause why we go around blastin'" could mean that they are speaking and having a good time while driving around, and not causing any harm or chaos. The verse ends with the singer declaring that they know what the other person wants and that it is their manifest destiny.
Overall, the song is about having empathy for others and understanding their desires while acknowledging that sometimes those desires may not be realistic. It also highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and not losing sight of where one comes from.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you want
I am aware of what you desire and crave for.
I know what you need
I know what your needs are and what you require to survive and thrive.
I know what you feel
I have an understanding of what emotions you are experiencing and how you perceive certain situations.
It ain't real
What you think is true or genuine may not be the case in reality.
Brings me down, makes me wanna cry, oh yeah
The realization of how things really are affects me negatively and makes me emotionally distraught.
When I forget where I come from
When I lose sight of my roots and the fundamental principles that have shaped me into who I am today.
And I just lose my mind, oh yeah
I become mentally exhausted and overwhelmed when I lose touch with my identity and values.
Freedom makes you strong
Having the ability to experience liberty and independence empowers and strengthens a person.
I may not be right
I am aware that my opinions and beliefs may not be accurate or applicable to everyone else.
I ain't wrong
However, I have confidence in my ideas and stand by them despite potential opposing views.
But some things never change, oh yeah
Certain aspects of life and people's behavior remain constant despite any transformations or adaptations.
C'mon, c'mon take a ride down the back street
Let's go explore the less-traveled areas and discover what it has to offer.
Holdin' with the flys don't ya know we go relaxin'
We can hang out and chill with our friends, who also identify with the same lifestyle and values as us.
And dancin', checkin' out the chickens while we passin'
We can have fun dancing and observing the attractive women as we casually move past them.
Stay collapsin' speak 'cause why we go around blastin'
We can communicate and connect with each other while we roam and have a great time.
We go backin' to an' all my see's I'm the boy with the new shit
We return to our roots, and everyone knows that I am the innovator and creator of fresh, new ideas.
Fuck around with DJ Rhyme and breeze
We can party and mess around with the DJ and his music, undoubtedly having an incredible time.
You begin to seize the reality, I know what you want
You start to realize the truth about your desires, and I understand what it is that you truly need.
And I'm manifest destiny
I am the one who determines my future and fate through my actions and decisions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM PASKOWITZ, JAMES BOOK, JOSHUA PASKOWITZ, PETER PERDICHIZZI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Delivrnce010
Im taking this into 2024 🤘
@TommyMVSERVTI
*2025
@Vampire-666.
So much UNDERRATED amazing music like this in the world.
This band one of the music universes hidden gems.
Among with man and many others!!!!!!!!!!!!
@HexedInOhio
I can't understand for the life of me why this song, as well as any information about it is nearly impossible to find. It's not on Spotify or Pandora, and even Google can barely dig up anything on why its barely even known. So bizzarre. Such a great song too.
@spike84able
I love the flys. This music rocks my soul
@reymonteiro1113
that's one my favorites songs. i heard for the first time in 2001, great song
@roberts1440
God, I loved this band.
@Tarantula1522
Would drive at night with this song blaring in 2001, put the whole town on notice.
@Delivrnce010
That was me tonight, with a 40oz in my hand
@drawwitme8316
Still know what ya want in 2022!!🤘🤘