What do you want me to say
H.O.S.H. Lyrics


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Happy go lucky in the afternoon
I can do anything I want when I'm with you
It's how I spent my thirty-seven years around the sun

And in thirty-three more I'll be an old woman
Sitting out the back with a beer in my hand
I like the cold of the can
What do you want from yourself?

What do I want? I want to be what I wanted to be in 1993
When it would snow a dozen times in January
And we'd grab our sleds go to Albemarle
And we would fly down
Fly down, fly down

When do you learn your skin's not as thick as you thought?
When all you thought you had you lost?
The mornings start to slip away

Sooner or later you're gonna catch yourself in the glass
Looking hard lived and middle class
You smile at the cracks in the pane

What do you want from yourself? What do you want?

What do I want? I want to be what I wanted to be in 1993
When it would snow a dozen times in January
And we'd grab our sleds go to Albemarle
And we would fly down
Fly down, fly

It all comes down to who got a head start
Who's running with a bum leg
The coffee's hot now
How you like your eggs, sir?
Do you like eggs?
If nobody asks you, do you have a choice?
Your word's your will's your way's your voice
I'm tryin' to hear you through the noise

What do you want from yourself?
What do you want? What do you want?

What do I want? I want to be what I wanted to be in 1993
When it would snow a dozen times in January
And we'd grab our sleds go to Albemarle
And we would fly down
Fly down, fly

Happy go lucky in the afternoon




I can be anything I want when I'm with you
It's where I'll spend my days until they're done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to H.O.S.H./Malonda's "What Do You Want Me To Say" touch on themes of nostalgia, aging, and self-discovery. The opening lines set a carefree tone, with the singer feeling happy and carefree in the moment. They reflect on their age, acknowledging that they have spent 37 years on this earth and will have 33 more until they are an old woman with a beer in hand. The singer seems to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, such as the cold of a beer can and the feeling of flying down a hill on a sled.


The chorus poses a question to the listener: "What do you want from yourself?" The asker reflects on their own desires, mentioning a time in their past (1993) when life was simpler and more fun. However, the song also touches on the harsh reality of growing older and losing things we thought we had - whether that be physical strength, opportunities, or something else. The final verse brings in a sense of societal pressure, asking if we truly have a choice in the way our lives unfold and if we can rise above the noise to be heard.


Overall, "What Do You Want Me To Say" is a reflective song that encourages the listener to consider their own desires, without shying away from the realities of aging and societal pressures.


Line by Line Meaning

Happy go lucky in the afternoon
I feel carefree and happy during the daytime


I can do anything I want when I'm with you
I feel empowered and free with your company


It's how I spent my thirty-seven years around the sun
This is how I've lived my life for the past 37 years


And in thirty-three more I'll be an old woman
In 33 years, I'll be an elderly lady


Sitting out the back with a beer in my hand
Relaxing in the backyard with a cold beer is my kind of fun


I like the cold of the can
I enjoy the chilled sensation of the beer can


What do you want from yourself?
What are your personal goals and desires?


What do I want? I want to be what I wanted to be in 1993
I want to fulfill my long-time dreams from 1993


When it would snow a dozen times in January
The winter season was much colder back in 1993


And we'd grab our sleds go to Albemarle
We would go sledding in Albemarle during winter


And we would fly down Fly down, fly down
We would slide down the hill with exhilaration


When do you learn your skin's not as thick as you thought?
When do you realize that you are more vulnerable than you believed?


When all you thought you had you lost?
When you lose everything that you once believed to be yours?


The mornings start to slip away
The early hours of the day pass quickly


Sooner or later you're gonna catch yourself in the glass
Eventually, you will see yourself in the mirror


Looking hard lived and middle-class
Appearing as someone who has led a tough life and belongs to the middle-class


You smile at the cracks in the pane
You grin at the imperfections on the mirror's surface


If nobody asks you, do you have a choice?
If no one inquires about your preferences, do you have the freedom to choose?


Your word's your will's your way's your voice
Your speech is a manifestation of your desires and intentions


I'm tryin' to hear you through the noise
I am attempting to listen to you amidst the distractions and chaos


It all comes down to who got a head start
Success often depends on who had a better beginning


Who's running with a bum leg
Who is trying hard despite having a disadvantage?


The coffee's hot now. How you like your eggs, sir? Do you like eggs?
The coffee is ready, and I'm asking how you prefer your eggs.


What do you want from yourself? What do you want?
What are your aspirations and goals?


What do I want? I want to be what I wanted to be in 1993
I hope to become the person I aspired to be in 1993


Happy go lucky in the afternoon
I feel cheerful and content in the daytime


I can be anything I want when I'm with you
You make me feel like anything is possible.


It's where I'll spend my days until they're done
I want to keep spending my remaining days in this state of joy and freedom.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aoife Maria O'Donovan

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