This song tells the story of Logic trying to convince his girl that he’s not like her ex’s.
What You Want
Logic Lyrics
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HitREC●rd Joe
Ah!
Not one to jump the gun just for fun
But we livin' in the era where the people on the run
From the young to the old
We live by the code
Unless it can get you runnin' from the po-po, woo!
Now that money ain't a thing like, woo!
Screamin money ain't a thing like
Most these people only worry 'bout the bling like, uh
Let LeBron worry 'bout the ring like, uh
Most of these people ain't what they seem like, uh
Claim to be happy now they don't seem right, uh
Runnin' around without a dream like, uh
Driven by money caught at the green light, woo!
Addicted to the game like a fiend like, uh!
Addicted to the game like a fiend like, uh!
Addicted to the game like a fiend like, ah!
Addicted to the game like, like...
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
Grinding up from the pavement
And, man, I just gotta make it
Just Young, Broke, and Infamous
Work-in with diligence
Tryna pay the dividends
And if I never do it
At least I pursued a passion
That brought me moments of magic
But this is just everlasting
Young Sinatra on a song
With the Persian boy
Who dreamed this moment up all alone
From the bottom of my heart
Thanks to God up above
'Cause he gave me the guidance to do what I love
I got a mind full of doubt
And a heart full of gold
I've gotta find a way
I'm tryna push to the top
The thought of heaven is sold
Back to the things I love
'Cause I've given up
But you gotta keep working
Keep pushing
And find a place to start
I've gotta find a way
And you'll find it
You'll find it
You'll find it deep in your heart
Ahhhhhh!
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
Do what you love, Do what you love
Do what you love, Do what you love
Come now, do it now, uh
People judge and people hate
People seek to silence
And to satiate
People claim they're true and real
But all that matters
Is the love, only you can feel
Are we recording?
Ay!
Money, money, money, money
You know if I got it, they won't take it from me
But if I don't got it, they know they won't love me
Can't do what I love
No, I can't do what I love
Need that when push come to shove
That's why my brother selled drugs
Call me the plug
Living like I never had it
Mama' was an addict
Listen to the statics
In the streets, then I added to the beats
Money make the world go round
Money make a girl go down like
That is a lie
Come now boy open your eyes
You hypnotize
Why, the media
Mo' money we make
We seem to get greedier, yeah!
Seem to get greedier
Now, stop it just do what you love
Come now just do what you love
Just do what you love
Come now just do what you love
Come now just do what you, do what you, do what you love
Not for the money, sir
Not for the women, sir
Not for the cars and the clothes that you love
Come now just do what you love
Come now just do what you, do what you, do what you love
The song "What You Want" by Logic emphasizes the importance of doing what you love in life. The song starts off by mentioning the current era we live in is full of people running or chasing after something, and society is oriented towards materialism. Logic encourages listeners to follow their passion and go after what they love, even if it has the potential to get them in trouble with law enforcement, he suggests to do it anyways.
The lyrics go on to highlight how society views success, and how "most people worry about the bling." However, money is not the only thing that matters in life. Logic also mentions that people should not be content with just being happy, they need to have a dream and work towards it. He insists that people should not let their addiction to the game, meaning money, control them, but instead focus on their passions.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase, "Do what you love," reminding listeners not to be afraid to pursue their passions. The verses provide different scenarios where this philosophy might apply- from starting from the bottom to grinding up from the pavement to working with diligence. It highlights how hard work and perseverance will pay off in the end. The song ends with Logic encouraging people to focus on what they love, rather than worrying about money or societal expectations.
Interesting facts about the song:
Line by Line Meaning
Not one to jump the gun just for fun
I don't rush into things without thinking about the consequences
But we livin' in the era where the people on the run
We're in a time where everyone is always busy and always moving
From the young to the old
People of all ages are impacted by this lifestyle
We live by the code
We have certain principles and values that guide our actions
Do what you love in life
Pursue your passions and interests
Unless it can get you runnin' from the po-po, woo!
As long as it's legal and won't get you into trouble with the law
Now that money ain't a thing like, woo!
Money doesn't hold as much importance as it used to
Screamin money ain't a thing like
Emphasizing the idea that money doesn't matter as much anymore
Most these people only worry 'bout the bling like, uh
Many people are more concerned about material possessions and appearances
Let LeBron worry 'bout the ring like, uh
Let people who are focused on material success worry about that
Most of these people ain't what they seem like, uh
Many people put up a facade of who they really are
Claim to be happy now they don't seem right, uh
People pretend to be content but their actions suggest otherwise
Runnin' around without a dream like, uh
Many people are aimless and lack direction or purpose
Driven by money caught at the green light, woo!
People are motivated by money and will do anything to make it fast
Addicted to the game like a fiend like, uh!
People are addicted to the fast-paced lifestyle and will do anything to maintain it
Grinding up from the pavement
Working hard from the very bottom
And, man, I just gotta make it
Determined to succeed and make it big
Just Young, Broke, and Infamous
Being young, poor, and unknown
Work-in with diligence
Working hard to achieve goals
Tryna pay the dividends
Working hard to earn a profit and reap the rewards
And if I never do it
Even if I'm not successful
At least I pursued a passion
At least I chased my dreams and followed my interests
That brought me moments of magic
That gave me memorable experiences and special moments
But this is just everlasting
This will always be a part of me
Young Sinatra on a song
My rap name, Young Sinatra
With the Persian boy
Collaborating with a producer of Persian descent
Who dreamed this moment up all alone
The producer came up with the idea for the collaboration
From the bottom of my heart
Sincerely
Thanks to God up above
Thankful to a higher power
'Cause he gave me the guidance to do what I love
Believing that a higher power led him to his passions
I got a mind full of doubt
Struggling with uncertainty and insecurity
And a heart full of gold
A kind and generous heart
I've gotta find a way
I need to figure things out
I'm tryna push to the top
Striving for success and achievement
The thought of heaven is sold
The idea of paradise or success is desirable
Back to the things I love
Returning to my passions and interests
'Cause I've given up
Because I've lost hope or stopped trying
But you gotta keep working
But you have to persist and keep pushing
Keep pushing
Continue to work hard and pursue your goals
And find a place to start
And find a way to begin or make progress
And you'll find it
Eventually you'll discover it
You'll find it deep in your heart
It's something that lies within you
People judge and people hate
People criticize and attack others
People seek to silence
People try to shut you down or prevent you from speaking up
And to satiate
And to satisfy their own desires
People claim they're true and real
People pretend to be sincere and genuine
But all that matters
But what's truly important
Is the love, only you can feel
Is the love and passion that only you can experience
You know if I got it, they won't take it from me
If I have wealth, people won't be able to take it away from me
But if I don't got it, they know they won't love me
If I don't have wealth, people won't accept or appreciate me
Can't do what I love
Unable to pursue my passions and interests
Need that when push come to shove
It's important to have support and resources in difficult situations
That's why my brother selled drugs
Justifying the illegal activities of a family member to make ends meet
Call me the plug
Considered a reliable source or connection
Living like I never had it
Acting as if he's always had wealth and success
Mama' was an addict
His mother struggled with addiction
Listen to the statics
Hearing negative messages or criticisms
In the streets, then I added to the beats
Growing up in rough environments and incorporating that into his music
Money make the world go round
Money is a driving force behind many aspects of life
Money make a girl go down like
Implying that money can be used to manipulate or control women
That is a lie
Rejecting and condemning this idea
Come now boy open your eyes
Encouraging someone to see the truth
You hypnotize
You've been deceived or brainwashed
Why, the media
Blaming the media for perpetuating false ideas or messages
Mo' money we make
The more money we earn
We seem to get greedier, yeah!
We become more selfish and less concerned about others
Now, stop it just do what you love
Stop worrying about money and materialism and focus on your passions
Not for the money, sir
Not motivated by wealth or profit
Not for the women, sir
Not trying to impress or gain attention from women
Not for the cars and the clothes that you love
Not interested in material possessions
Come now just do what you love
Focus on your passions and interests
Just do what you love
Simplify your life and do what makes you happy
Come now just do what you love
Encouragement to pursue what brings you joy and fulfillment
Come now just do what you, do what you, do what you love
Repeated insistence to focus on your passions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Robert Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Turcios
I love this track
Phaze2342
one of his most underrated songs
Micahela Rianna
Love him.
Randy mankoto
Wow he’s come so far
Dylan Staton
I miss the old Logic.
BIGXRECORDS
Dylan cause he was hungry to make it on top so like every track was a banger
Selena Silverio
Love this track! #Bobbysoxer
KiDMiO
A mix of thinking about you and pillow talk
Trey
Okay.. but logic>all
Zee **
the revolution from Bobby Tarantino back words is honestly better .