Known in the independent rap world for his production skills, J. Rawls has … Read Full Bio ↴Known in the independent rap world for his production skills, J. Rawls has worked with everyone from Masta Ace, The Beastie Boys, Wordsworth, Black Star and J Sands (who he works with as one half of Ohio's underground hip-hop group Lone Catalysts). With his earliest recollection of hip-hop from movies such as "Wild Style" and "Beat Street" and influenced by Madlib, Pete Rock and Jay Dee he has always produced and made music he has loved. In 2001 he released his solo debut called "The Essence of J. Rawls". He has released two more albums since, "The Essence of Soul" in 2005 and "The Liquid Crystal Project" in 2006.

What You Want Is?
J. Rawls Lyrics

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I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true...
All I want for Christmas

Is you...
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for
Christmas is you...
I won't ask for
much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just wanna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you
here tonight
Holding onto me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for
Christmas is you
You...
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear
those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me
the one I
really need won't you please
bring my baby to me...
Oh I don't want
a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want him for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for
Christmas is
You...
All I want for
Christmas is you baby
All I want for
Christmas is you baby
All I want for
Christmas is you baby
All I want for
Christmas is you baby
All I want for
Christmas is you baby

All I want for
Christmas is you baby

Overall Meaning

In "What You Want Is" by J. Rawls, the singer is talking to someone who is in a relationship with someone else. The singer claims to know what the other person wants and feels towards them, despite being with someone else. The person is torn between staying loyal to their current partner or leaving them for the singer. The singer is persuasive in convincing them to choose him, by telling them that he can change their life, read their mind, and keep their secret if they stay with him. Even though the singer knows that what they are suggesting is wrong, they still want the other person to come and stay with them.

The song conveys the theme of infidelity and cheating, where the singer is trying to persuade someone who is already in a relationship to be with him instead. It talks about the feelings of guilt, trust and paranoia that come with such situations. The lyrics reveal a manipulative and selfish individual who is willing to pursue a relationship even if it means breaking someone else's heart.

Line by Line Meaning

Go ahead and tell me what you want yeah
Please express your desires, I am willing to listen

I know you feel some type of way when I be on it
I understand how you feel when I give you attention

Blowin' up my phone, told me your man is gettin' borin'
You call me frequently because you are not satisfied with your current partner

And now he sendin' messages, go 'head and just ignore it
Your partner is sending messages, please ignore them if you choose to stay with me

Cause baby I, I only want you to myself
I desire a monogamous relationship with you

I know that it's strange, you got someone else
I am aware that you are currently involved with another person

But these have been things that I've always felt
My feelings for you have been constant

If you choose to come and stay I would never tell
I would never reveal our romantic relationship if you decide to stay with me in secret

Aye, stay the night
You are welcome to spend the night with me

Babe, I could change your life
I am offering a positive change in your life if you choose to be with me

You ain't gotta worry, look into my eyes
You do not need to worry about anything, trust me

Yeah shorty I could read your mind
I have an understanding of your thoughts and feelings

Go and hit my phone yeah
Feel free to contact me anytime

I'll be on the road yeah
I will be traveling, but still available to communicate with you

I know you get in the mood when you be all alone yeah
I am aware that you feel a certain way when you are alone

I already know ya
I am familiar with your character and personality

But hidin' all these secrets increasin' my paranoia
Keeping our relationship a secret is making me anxious

So tell me baby won't you stay with me
Please consider being in a relationship with me

Cause I been feelin' what you say to me
I understand and reciprocate your feelings

Oh, won't you stay
I am asking you to stay and be with me

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

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