She Wants What She Wants
Lonestar Lyrics


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She won't look me in the eye
We stopped talking 'bout tomorrow
Even the silence is deafening
As she uneasily checks her phone

I know something's not right
Something, someone she's hiding
The tear in her eye, it says it all
It's not her fault, I can tell that she's sorry

Oh, but she wants what she wants
Oh, and she needs what she needs
Oh, and she loves who she loves
And it ain't me

I'm putting pieces together
Sitting here in this empty room
I think I know why she had to leave
It's one of those things that really wasn't meant to be

Oh, but she wants what she wants
Oh, and she needs what she needs
Oh, and she loves who she loves
And it ain't me, no, it ain't me

Oh, I've been through the pain and disbelief
Now I'm left with the sense of sad relief

Oh 'cause she wants what she wants
She needs what she needs
Oh, and she loves who she loves
It ain't me

She wants what she wants
Oh, and she needs what she needs




She loves who she loves
And it ain't me, no, it ain't me

Overall Meaning

In "She Wants What She Wants," Lonestar tells the story of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer has noticed a change in his partner's behavior - she won't look him in the eye, they've stopped talking about the future and things just don't feel right. He senses that she's hiding something or possibly someone, and when she finally reveals the truth through a tear in her eye, he knows that their relationship is over.


Despite the pain and betrayal that he experienced, the singer seems to have accepted the situation. He understands that his ex-partner wants and needs what she wants and needs, and that it's not his place to try to change her mind. Although it's clear that he still cares for her, he's come to terms with the fact that she loves someone else and it's time to move on.


The lyrics are simple but poignant, capturing the emotional turmoil of a relationship that just wasn't meant to be. The singer's acceptance of the situation is a stark contrast to the initial desperation he shows when realizing that something has gone awry in the relationship. The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and the emotional journey that follows.


Line by Line Meaning

She won't look me in the eye
She avoids making eye contact with me, which is a sign that she might be uncomfortable or trying to hide something.


We stopped talking 'bout tomorrow
We no longer discuss our future plans, indicating that there may be a problem in our relationship.


Even the silence is deafening
The lack of conversation or communication is so intense that it feels oppressive and uncomfortable.


As she uneasily checks her phone
Her constant checking of her phone suggests that she's anxious or looking for a way out of our situation.


I know something's not right
I have a strong sense that something is amiss or that there is a hidden issue that is causing tension between us.


Something, someone she's hiding
There is something or someone that she is keeping from me or avoiding discussing, which adds to the sense of unease in our relationship.


The tear in her eye, it says it all
Her tearful expression reveals that she is experiencing pain or sorrow, possibly due to something that she needs to confess or acknowledge.


It's not her fault, I can tell that she's sorry
Even though she may have caused harm or hurt in our relationship, I can sense that she regrets her actions and is remorseful.


Oh, but she wants what she wants
Despite any consequences or issues that may arise, she is determined to pursue what she desires or deems important.


Oh, and she needs what she needs
She has certain necessities or requirements that she cannot compromise on, even if they clash with my own desires or needs.


Oh, and she loves who she loves
Her affections lie with someone else, indicating that she cannot reciprocate my feelings or desires as I wish her to.


And it ain't me
I am not the one who she loves or desires, which is a hard truth to accept but ultimately necessary for moving on.


I'm putting pieces together
I'm trying to make sense of the situation and understand why things have turned out the way they have, possibly to find closure or to avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future.


Sitting here in this empty room
I feel alone and isolated, both physically and emotionally, as I try to come to terms with the end of our relationship.


I think I know why she had to leave
I believe that I understand the reasons behind her decision to end our relationship, which may provide some comfort or insight but doesn't necessarily ease the pain of the breakup.


It's one of those things that really wasn't meant to be
Our relationship wasn't destined to last or work out, despite our best efforts or intentions; this realization may bring a sense of acceptance or peace.


Oh, I've been through the pain and disbelief
I've experienced the initial shock and hurt of the breakup, which can be overwhelming and hard to process.


Now I'm left with the sense of sad relief
While I may feel sorrowful or regretful about the end of our relationship, I also feel a sense of relief that the uncertainty and pain of being in a strained relationship is now over.


She wants what she wants
She has her own unique standards or goals that may not align with my own, which can cause tension or disappointment in the relationship.


She needs what she needs
She has requirements or expectations that she cannot compromise on, which may put a strain on our relationship if I am unable to fulfill them.


She loves who she loves
Her feelings of affection and passion are directed towards someone else, which cannot be changed or altered despite my own wishes or desires.


And it ain't me, no, it ain't me
I am not the one who she loves or desires, which can be a painful and difficult reality to accept but necessary for moving on and finding happiness in the future.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: DEAN SAMS, KEECH RAINWATER, MICHAEL BRITT

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