got what you wanted
Hanson Lyrics


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Yeah
Oh

Ah, d-d-d-down on the corner
Ahh, d-d-d-down to the well
Yeah
I'm thinkin back on them backsides
Uhh
I'm miss out to where ever?

I'm not in love at all
I'm not in love I'm sore
I'm not in love at all
I not gonna change my words!!

You got what you wanted!
So get off of my back now
You got what you wanted!
Or is there somethin you like no.

Oh.

Ohhhhh n-n-n-n-n-n-n no no (4x)

Yeah!

I'm gettin back in the corner
Your pushin back on the well
Am walk back on the backsides
An n-n-n-no lookin for help (Yeah)

I'm not in love at all
I'm takin back cause I'm sore
I'm not in love at all

I'm not in love!!!!!

You got what you wanted!
So get off of my back now
You got what you wanted!
Or is there somethin you like no

Oh! Oh.

Ohhhhh n-n-n-n-n-n-n no no (4x)

Oh.
Yeah!

(Bit Of Music)

I'm not in love at all
I'm not in love!!!!!!

You got what you wanted!
So get off of my back now
You got what you wanted!
Or is there somethin you like no

Oh! Oh.

Ohhhhh n-n-n-n-n-n-n no no (4x)

You got what you wanted! (Yeah)




You got what you wanted!
Well you got what you wanted!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hanson's "Got What You Wanted" are seemingly about a person who has had enough of being used and manipulated in a relationship. They're reflecting back on the past, asking themselves if they miss the person who they're addressing. They're trying to come to terms with the fact that they're not in love and are not going to change to accommodate the other person's wishes.


The chorus acknowledges that the other person got what they wanted from the relationship, and the first person is urging them to move on, get off their back and stop trying to control them. The repetition of "you got what you wanted" is a potent reminder that the relationship is over, and there's no going back.


The song is emotive and packed full of energy, with the rock-like beat and instrumentation that drives the message home. The delivery of the lyrics is sharp and powerful, with the lead vocalist delivering each phrase with intensity and emotion that makes the song an anthem for people who have had enough of being used and toyed with.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, d-d-d-down on the corner
The singer is reminiscing about a specific place, where they used to go down a corner.


Ahh, d-d-d-down to the well
Another place the singer remembers is a well that was down somewhere.


I'm thinkin back on them backsides
The singer is recalling a memory of something that happened in the past and reminiscing about it.


I'm miss out to where ever?
It's unclear where the artist is going or what they're missing out on.


I'm not in love at all
The artist is making it clear that they are not in love with anyone or anything.


I'm not in love I'm sore
The singer is experiencing some sort of pain instead of love.


I'm not gonna change my words!!
The singer is going to stick to their statement and not change their opinion.


You got what you wanted!
The artist is addressing someone who has obtained what they wanted or desired.


So get off of my back now
The addressor wants the addressee to stop bothering them.


Or is there somethin you like no.
The artist is questioning the addressee's motives or desires.


I'm gettin back in the corner
The singer is heading back to the place they were reminiscing about earlier.


Your pushin back on the well
The artist is encountering some sort of obstacle that is pushing them back from the well they remember.


Am walk back on the backsides
The singer is back to reminiscing about walking down the back streets.


An n-n-n-no lookin for help (Yeah)
The singer is stating that they are not looking for any help or assistance.


I'm takin back cause I'm sore
The singer is reclaiming something because they are in pain or suffering.


Ohhhhh n-n-n-n-n-n-n no no (4x)
The artist is emphasizing their refusal to do something with this phrase.


You got what you wanted! (Yeah)
The artist is reminding the addressee that they finally got what they wanted.


Well you got what you wanted!
The singer is emphasizing that the addressee finally achieved their desired outcome.




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Comments from YouTube:

mamothi

They're the coolest band and so talented musicians ever since 1997

Letha Ann

actual gibberish lyrically, yet somehow still amazing. I wish they'd finish this song up and release it!

Stephanie L

Saaame! It's such an awesome melody, I'd kill for them to finish up the lyrics and get it on an album/EP :) Even as it is with the unfinished lyrics, it's still pretty darn cool! xD

євгенія щеснюк

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, COOL, ROMANTIC BAND IN THE WORLD! Listen HANSON since 1997 and never will stop... Musicians from GOD:) Greetings from Ukraine:) WELCOME!

sunsetblvd20

Hanson's been an inspiration for me for 13 years. I even have the Underneath CD tattooed on my back.

Luna Lee

Back to this video 11 years later. I love watching these clips and outtakes from SETB because they toatally make me feel like I'm hanging out with them at the studio with them back in the early 2000's, and I'm listening to them sing in awe of their talent while I'm about to order us a pizza or smth

(millennials music mix ♩♪)

I love upbeat Hanson, but I also love their emotional songs like Bridges of Stone. Love this track!

Erin Donaldson

I love this song! I wish I had a copy of it...

ladytibbs

Great video!!  Hanson RULES!!  Decades of Hanson lovers here!!!

cenajohnlover

I love how this song makes no sense and it's still amazing!!!!!! I seriously love

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