Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a sol… Read Full Bio ↴Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a solo artist but rather, a band; no one in Ingram Hill is actually named Ingram Hill (just like there was never a musician named Lynyrd Skynyrd or Jethro Tull -- at least not in either of those well-known '70s bands). Like Cracker, Train, and Tonic, Ingram Hill has an earthy, unpretentious approach that is relevant to both alternative pop/rock and roots rock. The Memphis-based foursome aren't an exact replica of classic rockers from the '60s and '70s -- their work is more modern -- but they do have a certain down-home rootsiness that has gone over well in Southern rock circles. That isn't to say that their sound is stereotypically southern in the way that the Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas were stereotypically southern back in the '70s; Ingram Hill doesn't get into hell-raisin' good ol' boy stereotypes, and their lyrics tend to be reflective, introspective, and thoughtful. Their first release came in 2002, when they put out their debut EP, Until Now, on their own label, Traveler Records, and sold around 10,000 copies. Then, in 2003, the Memphis residents released their first full-length album, June's Picture Show, produced by Rick Beato, on Traveler. June's Picture Show had only been out a few weeks when Ingram Hill signed with Hollywood Records, which re-released the album in February 2004. Cold In California, produced by Oliver Leiber, followed from Hollywood in 2007. The band released a self-entitled country record in August 2012.

What You Want
Ingram Hill Lyrics

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It just took a minute to fall
My heart wasn't breaking at all
And you said to me
You were right where you wanted to be

Just when I thought we were fine
Your eyes seem to say you're not mine
You tell me to call

Pick up and say nothing at all, at all

Don't come around if you're lost
Until you consider what it will cost
You pull me then push me away
Chasing you is not any fun
Maybe I'm not what you want

This was all that you wanted to be
But something went wrong and I thought it was me
Such a shame, give love and you take it away
Such a shame, you won't stay

Don't come around if you're lost
Until you consider what it will cost
You pull me then push me away
Chasing you is not any fun
Maybe I'm not what you want

You mean half of the words that you say
You love me and hate me, all in the same day
It's broken, just won't go away
Maybe time is all we need now to find what you're all about

Don't come around if you're lost
Until you consider what it will cost
You pull me then push me away
Chasing you is not any fun
Maybe I'm not what you want

Don't come around if you're lost
Until you consider what it will cost
You pull me then push me away
Chasing you is not any fun
Maybe I'm, oh maybe I'm not what you want

It just took a minute to fall
It just took a minute to fall

Overall Meaning

In Ingram Hill's song What You Want, the lyrics describe a tumultuous relationship where the singer is constantly being pushed and pulled by their partner. The song starts off with the singer feeling content and happy, but it quickly becomes clear that their partner is not on the same page. The partner sends mixed signals, saying they want to be with the singer one moment and then seeming distant the next. The singer is left confused and hurt, unsure if they are what their partner truly wants.

The chorus is particularly impactful, with the singer pleading for their partner not to come back until they have considered the true cost of their actions. The singer is tired of being pulled along on this roller coaster and wants their partner to make a decision about what they want. The last verse hints at a possible resolution, with the singer suggesting that maybe time is all they need to truly understand each other.

Overall, What You Want is a powerful song that speaks to the ups and downs of relationships. It highlights the importance of communication and being true to one's own feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

It just took a minute to fall
Our relationship fell apart very quickly and unexpectedly

My heart wasn't breaking at all
I wasn't feeling any emotional pain before you ended things

And you said to me
You told me

You were right where you wanted to be
You were happy with your decision to end things

Just when I thought we were fine
I thought our relationship was going well

Your eyes seem to say you're not mine
I could tell from your expression that you didn't feel the same way about me anymore

You tell me to call
You ask me to reach out to you

Pick up and say nothing at all, at all
You just want me to listen to you without saying anything myself

Don't come around if you're lost
Don't try to contact me if you don't know what you want

Until you consider what it will cost
Think about the consequences before you reach out to me

You pull me then push me away
You give me mixed signals about our relationship, sometimes wanting me and sometimes not

Chasing you is not any fun
Trying to pursue a relationship with you is not enjoyable

Maybe I'm not what you want
Perhaps I'm not the right person for you

This was all that you wanted to be
This is what you thought you wanted in a relationship

But something went wrong and I thought it was me
I blamed myself for the relationship falling apart

Such a shame, give love and you take it away
It's unfortunate that we gave our love to each other, only for it to end

You won't stay
You don't want to commit to our relationship

You mean half of the words that you say
You don't fully mean what you say and give mixed signals

You love me and hate me, all in the same day
Your emotions toward me are constantly changing

It's broken, just won't go away
Our relationship is damaged and it's not getting better

Maybe time is all we need now to find what you're all about
Maybe we need time apart to figure out what we truly want and who we really are

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GOLLA, GRYSKIEWICZ, SCHMUTZ, VASOLI, WATTS

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