What You Want
Mase feat. 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 song "What You Want" by Mase featuring Total is a classic late 90s/early 2000s hip-hop track that is all about taking care of the woman you love. The song is driven by a catchy beat with Mase's smooth flow and the soulful harmonies of Total's R&B vocals. In the lyrics, Mase declares his love for a woman and promises to take care of her, but also expects some degree of loyalty and respect from her.


The song is essentially an ode to romantic independence, as Mase wants the woman he loves to be happy and successful, but also to be with him. He celebrates her confidence and individuality while also promising to be a supportive and protective partner. The lines "Now the more you treat me royal I adore you / That's why I don't mind doing these things for you," emphasize the message of reciprocity and mutual respect within a loving relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me what you want from me
Asking the listener to share their desires and needs.


Take a look at what you see
Encouraging the listener to inspect and evaluate the situation.


Let me know if this right here
Requesting feedback on the current circumstances.


Is something you can have for years
Inquiring if the current arrangement is sustainable long-term.


Now Mase be the man wanna see you doin' good
Mase intends to support and help the listener to succeed.


I don't wanna get rich, leave you in the hood
Mase wants to succeed together, not abandon his relationship for wealth.


Girl, in my eyes you the baddest
Expressing admiration to the listener for being the best in Mase's perspective.


The reason why I love you, you don't like me 'cause my status
Mase addresses potential insecurities and reaffirms his affection.


I don't wanna see you with a carriage, living average
Mase wants to provide a comfortable, luxurious lifestyle for the listener.


I wanna do my thing so we be established
Mase desires to be successful and secure in his career to benefit their relationship.


And I don't want you rockin' them fabrics
Mase prefers fine jewelry over fancy clothing for the listener.


Girl, I wanna give you karats 'til you feel you a rabbit
Mase intends to shower the listener with diamonds until they feel endlessly satisfied.


Anything in your path, want, you can have
Mase offers to support the listener and fulfill their desires.


Walk through the mall, if you like it, you could grab
Mase encourages the listener to indulge in their desires while they shop at the mall.


Total it all up and put it on my tab
Mase offers to cover all of the listener's expenses.


And then tell your friends all the fun you had
Mase hopes the listener shares their joyful experiences with others.


Hey mama, why don't you come here to papa?
Mase uses a term of endearment and invites the listener closer.


You don't like the way your tata's lookin at shada?
Mase asks if the listener needs support with an issue or problem.


In a 600 ain't no smokin' cigada
Mase owns a luxury vehicle and prefers not to smoke in it.


Come over here I think I see your baby fadda
Mase thinks he sees the listener's child's father and wants them to come over.


Here go the number to my casa
Mase shares his home phone number with the listener.


If you in a rush you call me mañana
Mase is happy to accommodate the listener's schedule and availability.


Whatever you need girlfriend I got the whole enchilada
Mase is willing and able to provide the listener with everything they need.


Just the way you like it Mase gonna do you propa
Mase promises to satisfy the listener according to their preferences.


Girl, I can tell you was meant for me
Mase believes the listener is his destined partner.


I can tell by the way you was sent to me
Mase feels the listener was brought into his life for a reason.


While I'm on tour tryna make them centuries
Mase is busy on tour, working hard to become successful for their future together.


And they ask who your man, you better mention me
Mase wants to ensure that the listener acknowledges their relationship publicly.


If you don't, you know you got a problem
Mase will have an issue if the listener doesn't acknowledge their relationship publicly.


Said you want no beef girlfriend don't start none
Mase warns the listener to avoid starting any conflicts with him.


And it just so happens that I'm seeing cash
Mase is currently successful and is making a lot of money.


'Cause you messed up a lot just trying to be fast
The listener made mistakes by being impulsive and hasty in actions.


And I ain't gonna ask who smashed the E-class
Mase won't inquire about damaging the car, he just wants to move on from past mistakes.


Pull up to the 'rib with the whole front crashed
Mase arrived at the listener's house with a wrecked car.


Now you wanna laugh, good thing that's the past
Mase recognizes the humor in the situation and is glad they can move on from the past.


If you ever lie again, girl that'll be your last
Mase warns the listener that if they lie to him again it will end their relationship.


Now the more you treat me royal I adore you
Mase feels more affectionate towards the listener when they treat him well.


That's why I don't mind doing these things for you (for you)
Mase enjoys doing things for the listener, especially when they treat him well.


You did things for me I wouldn't believe you did
The listener did something for Mase that impressed him.


That's why I always wanna keep you here
Mase desires to hold onto the listener because of their positive actions and impact on his life.


In a year or two, girl, I could see you with my kids
Mase sees a future with the listener having children together.


Girl, you make a thug wanna get a legal gig
The listener's positive influence motivates Mase to seek legal, legitimate work.


It's only right we spend our lonely nights
Mase feels it is natural to spend alone time with the listener.


Gettin' crazy biz' 'til we awake the kids
Mase wants to engage in exciting activities with the listener until they wake up the children.


Don't get too loud, got respect for you honey
Mase is respectful towards the listener and doesn't want them to be too loud.


But keep it all real you come second to my money
Mase values his financial success and acknowledges it comes before his relationship with the listener.


And can you be my ghetto love prophecy? (Yeah)
Mase asks if the listener can be the one to make their relationship last long-term even with lesser resources.


Everybody love you girl, not just me (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Mase acknowledges the listener's popularity and how others also hold her in high esteem.


And I know you that really care a lot for me
Mase believes the listener genuinely cares about him.


Wanna see you happy even if it's not with me
Mase desires the listener's happiness, even if they aren't with him.


Tell me what you want from me (want from me)
Reiterating the initial request for the listener to share their desires and needs.


Take a look at what you see (yeah)
Encouraging the listener to inspect and evaluate the situation.


Let me know if this right here (is this what you want from me?)
Requesting feedback on the current circumstances and if it aligns with the listener's desires.


Is something you can have for years
Inquiring if the current arrangement is sustainable long-term.




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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