What You Want
Mase (featuring Total) Lyrics


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Tell me what you want (oh)
Tell me what you want (oh-oh)
Just tell me what you want (oh)
Tell me what you want (oh-oh)
Tell me what you want (oh)
Tell me what you want (oh-oh)

Tell me what you want from me
Take a look at what you see
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years
Tell me what you want from me
Take a look at what you see
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years

Now Mase be the man wanna see you doin' good
I don't wanna get rich, leave you in the hood
Girl, in my eyes you the baddest
The reason why I love you, you don't like me 'cause my status
I don't wanna see you with a carriage, living average
I wanna do my thing so we be established
And I don't want you rockin' them fabrics
Girl, I wanna give you karats 'til you feel you a rabbit
Anything in your path, want, you can have
Walk through the mall, if you like it, you could grab
Total it all up and put it on my tab
And then tell your friends all the fun you had

Tell me what you want from me (tell)
Take a look at what you see (tell me what you want)
Let me know if this right here (right here)
Is something you can have for years (have for year)
Tell me what you want from me (tell me what you want)
Take a look at what you see (you see)
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years

Hey mama, why don't you come here to papa?
You don't like the way your tata's lookin at shada?
In a 600 ain't no smokin' cigada
Come over here I think I see your baby fadda
Here go the number to my casa
If you in a rush you call me mañana
Whatever you need girlfriend I got the whole enchilada
Just the way you like it Mase gonna do you propa
Girl, I can tell you was meant for me
I can tell by the way you was sent to me
While I'm on tour tryna make them centuries
And they ask who your man, you better mention me
If you don't, you know you got a problem
Said you want no beef girlfriend don't start none
And it just so happens that I'm seeing cash
'Cause you messed up a lot just trying to be fast
And I ain't gonna ask who smashed the E-class
Pull up to the 'rib with the whole front crashed
Now you wanna laugh, good thing that's the past
If you ever lie again, girl that'll be your last

Tell me what you want from me (tell me what you want, boy)
Take a look at what you see (take a look at me)
Let me know if this right here (ooh)
Is something you can have for years (gotta let me know)
Tell me what you want from me
Take a look at what you see (is it something you can have)
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years

Now the more you treat me royal I adore you
That's why I don't mind doing these things for you (for you)
You did things for me I wouldn't believe you did
That's why I always wanna keep you here
In a year or two, girl, I could see you with my kids
Girl, you make a thug wanna get a legal gig
It's only right we spend our lonely nights
Gettin' crazy biz' 'til we awake the kids
Don't get too loud, got respect for you honey
But keep it all real you come second to my money
And can you be my ghetto love prophecy? (Yeah)
Everybody love you girl, not just me (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I know you that really care a lot for me
Wanna see you happy even if it's not with me
Hey, hey (ooh)
Even if you're not with me

Tell me what you want from me
Take a look at what you see
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years (something you can have)
Tell me what you want from me (for years)
Take a look at what you see
Let me know if this right here (ooh)
Is something you can have for years (for years)

Tell me what you want from me (want from me)
Take a look at what you see (yeah)
Let me know if this right here (is this what you want from me?)




Is something you can have for years
Tell me what you want from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mase (featuring Total)'s song "What You Want" seem to be encouraging listeners to be true to themselves and pursue their dreams, even if they don't fit into the mold of what society deems as acceptable. The opening line "People want a solution" implies that there is a problem or issue that needs to be resolved, but the following line "This ain't no revolution" suggests that it may not necessarily be a grand, sweeping change that is needed. Instead, the song seems to be about individual empowerment.


The chorus repeats the idea that the key to happiness and success is being true to oneself and doing what one wants to do. The line "It's being what you want to be" emphasizes the importance of individuality and remaining true to oneself even if it means going against societal norms. The repetition of the lines "Be what you wanna be / Do what you wanna do / Say what you wanna say" further drives this point home.


Overall, the lyrics of "What You Want" encourage listeners to take ownership of their lives and pursue their true passions and desires. It's a message of empowerment, encouraging people to ignore the naysayers and be true to themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

People want a solution
Individuals are seeking a resolution to a problem they're facing


This ain't no revolution
This is not a major or sudden change or uprising


But maybe there ain't one to give
However, it's possible that there may not be a solution available to provide


It's being what you want to be
The key is being true to oneself and living as you see fit


That I've got something to say
I have a message to share regarding this matter


I've just come to the notion
I have recently realized something important about this situation


Stand up and give your cry
Speak out and express your feelings or opinions


Be what you wanna be
Live your life as you desire


Do what you wanna do
Pursue your passions and goals


Say what you wanna say
Speak your truth freely


Be what you wanna be
Remain true to yourself and follow your own path


It don't matter what they say
The opinions of others should not affect your actions and decisions




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield, Nashiem Myrick, Mason Betha, Sean Combs, Keisha Spivey

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