That What I Want
Lil Nas X Lyrics


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Need a boy who can cuddle with me all night
Keep me warm, love me long, be my sunlight
Tell me lies, we can argue, we can fight
Yeah, we did it before, but we'll do it tonight
That afro black boy with the gold teeth
He dark skin looking at me like he know me
I wonder if he got the G or the B
Let me find out and see, he comin' over to me, yeah

These days I'm way too lonely
I'm missin' out, I know
These days I'm way too alone
And I'm known for givin' love away but

I want (ah)
Someone to love me
I need (ah)
Someone who needs me
'Cause it don't feel right when it's late at night
And it's just me and my dreams
So I want (ah)
Someone to love
That's what I fuckin' want

Look
You know it's harder to find in these times
But I got nothin' but love on my mind (my mind)
I need a baby while I'm in my prime
Need an adversary to my down and weary
Like tell me, "That's life" when I'm stressin' at night
Be like, "You'll be okay" and, "Everything is alright," uh
Love me or nothin' 'cause I'm not wanting anything
But your loving, your body, and a little bit of your brain

These days I'm way too lonely
I'm missin' out, I know
These days I'm way too alone
And I'm known for givin' love away but

I want (ah)
Someone to love me
I need (ah)
Someone who needs me
'Cause it don't feel right when it's late at night
And it's just me and my dreams
So I want (ah)
Someone to love
That's what I fuckin' want

I want (ah)
Someone to love me
I need (ah)
Someone who needs me
'Cause it don't feel right when it's late at night
And it's just me and my dreams
So I want (ah)




Someone to love
That's what I fuckin' want

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Nas X's song "That's What I Want" describe the singer's desire for love and companionship. The song opens with him longing for someone who can cuddle with him and keep him warm all night. He speaks of someone who can tell him lies, argue with him, and even fight with him, but ultimately they come back to each other. The singer sees a dark-skinned man with gold teeth and wonders if he identifies as gay or bisexual, which leads him to approach and speak to him. Later, the singer opens up about feeling lonely and missing out on love. He wants someone to love him and someone who needs him, so that he doesn't feel alone at night with only his dreams to keep him company.


The song explores the theme of loneliness and the need for human connection, specifically romantic love. The lyrics show that the singer is tired of casual hookups or being known for giving love away freely. His desire for a deeper and more meaningful connection shows his vulnerability and emotional honesty. Furthermore, the singer's mention of wanting somebody who will be his sunshine and an adversary in his down and weary moments implies that he is looking for someone to be his emotional support system, someone he can rely on through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

Need a boy who can cuddle with me all night
I'm looking for someone who can provide warmth and comfort through physical touch.


Keep me warm, love me long, be my sunlight
I want someone who can keep me emotionally and mentally content while giving me affection.


Tell me lies, we can argue, we can fight
I want someone who's willing to be candid and open with me, even if that means we may have disagreements.


Yeah, we did it before, but we'll do it tonight
Even if we've had disagreements in the past, I'd still like to work through those issues with the person I'm interested in.


That afro black boy with the gold teeth
I'm drawn to someone who has a unique appearance, particularly someone with an afro and gold teeth.


He dark skin looking at me like he know me
I'm intrigued by someone with darker skin who seems to be familiar with me or who I may have a connection with.


I wonder if he got the G or the B
I'm curious whether the person I'm interested in is gay or bisexual.


Let me find out and see, he comin' over to me, yeah
I'm excited at the prospect of getting to know this person better and possibly starting a relationship with them.


These days I'm way too lonely
I've been feeling isolated and disconnected from others lately.


I'm missin' out, I know
I feel like I'm not experiencing life to the fullest and am missing out on something important.


And I'm known for givin' love away but
Although I'm someone who typically cares a lot for others, I also want to receive that same level of attention and care.


I want (ah) Someone to love me
I'm looking for a partner who can provide me with love, affection, and emotional support.


I need (ah) Someone who needs me
I want to feel needed in a relationship, where my partner relies on me for emotional support and intimacy.


'Cause it don't feel right when it's late at night And it's just me and my dreams
I feel lonely and unfulfilled when I'm alone at night, without someone to share my thoughts and feelings with.


So I want (ah) Someone to love That's what I fuckin' want
I'm determined to find someone who can be a loving and supportive partner in my life and make me feel whole.


You know it's harder to find in these times
It's difficult to find a genuine and loving partner in our current era.


But I got nothin' but love on my mind (my mind)
Despite the challenges, I'm still optimistic about finding love and am focused on that goal.


I need a baby while I'm in my prime
I'm looking for someone to share my life with while I'm still young and full of energy.


Need an adversary to my down and weary
I want someone who can be a challenge and keep me on my toes, while also being there for me during difficult times.


Like tell me, "That's life" when I'm stressin' at night
I want someone who can offer me perspective and comfort when I'm feeling overwhelmed or stressed.


Be like, "You'll be okay" and, "Everything is alright," uh
I want someone who's reassuring and supportive, and who can offer words of encouragement when I need them most.


Love me or nothin' 'cause I'm not wanting anything
I'm looking for someone who can offer me genuine love and intimacy, rather than just material possessions or superficial gestures.


But your loving, your body, and a little bit of your brain
I want someone who can offer me physical and emotional love, and who can also intellectually challenge me and stimulate my mind.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Blake Slatkin, Keegan Bach, Montero Lamar Hill, Omar Fedi, Ryan B. Tedder

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