I Want
Goldfinger Lyrics


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Don’t want to spend my time, wishing you were here
Don’t want to spend my time alone
Don’t want to waste my life, dwelling on the past
Don’t want to lock myself at home

‘Cause I want, I need, nothing less than you
I want nothing else at all
Don’t want to make my excuses
Explaining it away
Just want to spend my time with you

Don’t want to walk on ice
Don’t want to live on edge
‘Cause on the edge
I’m looking down

I want more, I want more

Don’t want to spend my time




Wishing you were here
Don’t want to spend my time alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Goldfinger's song "I Want" express a desire for connection with someone the singer deeply cares about. The singer wants to be with this person all the time, not wanting to waste any moment being without them or dwelling on past experiences without them. The second verse reinforces this by emphasizing how the singer isn't interested in making excuses for their absence or living on edge, as being with this person brings them a sense of grounding and inner peace. The chorus reinforces that this person is everything the singer wants and needs, and that they don't desire anything else. The song is ultimately about the deep desire to connect with someone, and how this connection can bring a sense of belonging and fulfillment that transcends all other desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Don’t want to spend my time, wishing you were here
I don't want to waste my time away by constantly wishing that you were here with me.


Don’t want to spend my time alone
I don't want to be by myself all the time, without having someone special to share my moments with.


Don’t want to waste my life, dwelling on the past
I don't want to spend my precious life reflecting on past experiences and memories that cannot be changed or relived.


Don’t want to lock myself at home
I don't want to restrict myself to the comfort of my home and miss out on the world around me and the possible adventures and experiences it has to offer.


‘Cause I want, I need, nothing less than you
I desire and require nothing but your presence to fulfill my emotional needs and personal satisfaction.


I want nothing else at all
You are the only thing that I truly want and nothing else in this world can compare or replace you.


Don’t want to make my excuses
I don't want to waste my time coming up with reasons or excuses to justify my actions or decisions to others.


Explaining it away
I don't want to keep explaining or justifying what I do or don't do to others, especially when it comes to the reasons why I want to spend time with you.


Just want to spend my time with you
All I want to do is spend my quality time in the company of you and cherish each and every moment we have together.


Don’t want to walk on ice
I don't want to live in fear or uncertainty, scared to make a move or take a chance.


Don’t want to live on edge
I don't want to constantly feel anxious or stressed, worrying about the unknowns and uncertainties of life or our relationship.


‘Cause on the edge
Because when I live in this state of constant worry and uncertainty,


I’m looking down
I find myself focusing more on what could go wrong or bad rather than finding the beauty in the present moment.


I want more, I want more
I want to have more happiness, love, and joy in my life, and hope that you're the one who can bring me closer to that goal.




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