What Do You Want
Justin Jay & Friends Lyrics
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You only hear what you want
Knock me down
I'm not sure I have it in me to get back up
To be who I am seems exhausting anyway
You have a lot in common with my conscience
You both erase my confidence
I can't leave you
You can't leave me
We've been stuck in here forever
If I disappear, if I disappear
I can't see you, you can't see me
We'll be lost in here together
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
Back and forth
Between some kind of vague attachment to yesterday
And never knowing what form of myself I'll get today (to get today)
I'll always be a faded sign in your eyes
No matter what the point of view (point of view)
I can't leave you
You can't leave me
We've been stuck in here forever
If I disappear, if I disappear
I can't see you, you can't see me
We'll be lost in here together
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
I'm not here
You only hear what you want
You only hear what you want to hear
I can't leave you
You can't leave me
We've been stuck in here forever
If I disappear, if I disappear
I can't see you, you can't see me
We'll be lost in here together
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
Would you notice I'm not here
The lyrics of Justin Jay & Friends' song "What Do You Want?" reflect the struggles of a person who feels trapped in a toxic relationship, unable to leave despite the negative effects it has on their life. The song's title encapsulates the theme of the lyrics as the singer seems to be asking themselves what they truly want from the relationship. They express frustration towards their partner, who only seems to hear what they want to hear, and they feel as if their identity is being erased.
The first verse of the song describes the exhaustion the singer feels about being themselves, as though it takes too much effort to maintain their persona, which is weighed down by doubts and insecurities. The second verse talks about the singer's struggle with their past, as they oscillate between clinging to it and being uncertain about their present and future self. The chorus then repeats the idea that they feel trapped and cannot leave their partner, no matter how much they may want to.
Throughout the song, there is an underlying sense of desperation and a plea for connection, despite the singer's apparent resignation to their fate. The ending line "Would you notice I'm not here?" suggests that the singer feels invisible, as if their partner does not truly see them, and that they are ultimately questioning whether their relationship is worth sacrificing their identity.
Overall, the lyrics of "What Do You Want?" convey a sense of confusion, desperation, and feeling lost in a relationship that may not ultimately be fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
You only hear what you want
You only interpret or pay attention to things that align with your beliefs or desires.
You only hear what you want
You only interpret or pay attention to things that align with your beliefs or desires.
Knock me down
Challenge me or bring me to my lowest point.
I'm not sure I have it in me to get back up
I'm unsure if I have the strength or willpower to recover from being knocked down.
To be who I am seems exhausting anyway
Being myself feels tiring and difficult.
You have a lot in common with my conscience
Your influence on me is similar to that of my inner voice or moral compass.
You both erase my confidence
You and my conscience both make me doubt myself and my abilities.
I can't leave you
I feel unable to separate from you or our situation.
You can't leave me
You also feel unable to separate from me or our situation.
We've been stuck in here forever
We've been trapped in this cycle or relationship for what feels like eternity.
If I disappear, if I disappear
If I were to leave or cease to exist,
I can't see you, you can't see me
We would no longer be able to have a relationship or influence on each other.
We'll be lost in here together
We'll continue to feel trapped or stuck together, even in absence.
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
Would you realize the impact or absence of my presence if I were gone?
Back and forth
Continuously oscillating or switching between things.
Between some kind of vague attachment to yesterday
Between a nostalgic or ambiguous connection to the past.
And never knowing what form of myself I'll get today (to get today)
And uncertain of how I'll feel or present myself today.
I'll always be a faded sign in your eyes
I'll always be a distant or unclear memory to you.
No matter what the point of view (point of view)
Despite how you or I perceive things or the situation.
I'm not here
I don't feel fully present or engaged in this situation or relationship.
You only hear what you want
You only interpret or pay attention to things that align with your beliefs or desires.
You only hear what you want to hear
You only pay attention to things that fit your predetermined narrative or agenda.
I can't leave you
I feel unable to separate from you or our situation.
You can't leave me
You also feel unable to separate from me or our situation.
We've been stuck in here forever
We've been trapped in this cycle or relationship for what feels like eternity.
If I disappear, if I disappear
If I were to leave or cease to exist,
I can't see you, you can't see me
We would no longer be able to have a relationship or influence on each other.
We'll be lost in here together
We'll continue to feel trapped or stuck together, even in absence.
If I disappear would you notice I'm not here
Would you realize the impact or absence of my presence if I were gone?
Would you notice I'm not here
Would you recognize or be aware that I no longer exist in your world or reality?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Lambton, David Knox, Brian Blake, Eric Haines, Michael Joseph Green, Kyle Fasel
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