The Way You Want It
Lisa Stansfield;Ian Devaney;Andy Morris Lyrics
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You spy me walkin' to your door
Maybe you are havin' second thoughts
Like you did before, boy
There's no hesitation on my part
I want all I can get
Boy you're playing with a naked flame
And there's not much you can do about it
[Chorus]
Do it just the way you want it
Do it just the way you feel
Do it like you always like to do
Do it like you always wanted to
Baby, don't be foolish
It's what you've wanted all along
And don't you try to fight it
Because the force is far too strong
[Chorus x2]
Baby, can't you see what's missin'
At this moment I would love to know
What's going on inside your mind
Actions speak a lot louder than words
Don't worry, what you're doin' isn't a crime
The lyrics to Lisa Stansfield's "The Way You Want It" convey a message of confidence and assertiveness in pursuing what one desires. The singer is unapologetic in her pursuit of the person she desires, disregarding any doubts or reluctance they may have. The line "boy you're playing with a naked flame, and there's not much you can do about it" suggests that the singer knows the potential risks and consequences of pursuing this person, but chooses to do so anyway. The chorus "do it just the way you want it, do it just the way you feel" implies that the singer is open to fulfilling their desires in any way they see fit, without any judgment or hesitation.
Throughout the song, the singer urges the person of interest to give in to their desires without fear or hesitation, assuring them that this is what they have wanted all along. The final line "don't worry, what you're doing isn't a crime" serves as a reassurance that they have nothing to fear or feel guilty about.
Overall, "The Way You Want It" is a song about empowerment and self-confidence in pursuing one's desires, without fear of judgment or societal constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Peepin' through your window
Observing you through the window of your house
You spy me walkin' to your door
You notice that I'm walking towards your door
Maybe you are havin' second thoughts
You might be reconsidering our encounter
Like you did before, boy
Just like you did the last time we were in this situation
There's no hesitation on my part
I am completely sure of what I want
I want all I can get
I desire everything you have to offer
Boy you're playing with a naked flame
You are dealing with something dangerous and unpredictable
And there's not much you can do about it
You are powerless to stop the situation
Do it just the way you want it
Act in any way that pleases you
Do it just the way you feel
Follow your impulses and emotions
Do it like you always like to do
Behave according to your usual preferences
Do it like you always wanted to
Act out your deepest desires
Baby, don't be foolish
Don't act foolishly or naïvely
It's what you've wanted all along
This is something you have desired for a long time
And don't you try to fight it
Don't resist the urge
Because the force is far too strong
The attraction between us is extremely powerful
Baby, can't you see what's missin'
Can't you see that something is lacking in your life?
At this moment I would love to know
Right now, I am curious about your thoughts
What's going on inside your mind
I want to understand your thought process
Actions speak a lot louder than words
Your behavior is more important than what you say
Don't worry, what you're doin' isn't a crime
Relax, you're not doing anything wrong
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY MORRIS, IAN OWEN DEVANEY, LISA JANE STANSFIELD
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