I Want You
Mitski Lyrics


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I want you
I hold one card
That I can't use
But I want you

You're coming back
And it's the end of the world
We're starting over and I love you darlin'
And I am done, dear

You're in the house
And I am here in the car
I just need a quiet place
Where I can scream how I love you

I found you
I found the door
But when I stepped through
There was no floor

You're coming back
And it's the end of the world
We're starting over and I love you darlin'
And I am done, dear

You're in the house
And I am here in the car
I just need a quiet place
Where I can scream how I love you





I want you
I want you

Overall Meaning

The Mitski song "I Want You" is a haunting song that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. The song begins with the line "I want you," which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer holds "one card that [she] can't use," but still desires this person who is coming back into her life. The chorus repeats the line "You're coming back and it's the end of the world," which adds to the sense of urgency in the song. The singer confesses her love and declares that she is "done, dear."


The second verse paints a picture of the singer in her car while the person she wants is in the house. She needs a moment to herself, where she can scream about her love for this person. The bridge is particularly poetic, where the singer found the door but there was no floor when she stepped through. This line can be interpreted as the singer trying to find a way to the person she wants, but finding that there is no solid ground to stand on - either because the person is not available, or because the relationship is too unstable.


Overall, "I Want You" is a powerful rendition of the conflicting emotions of love: desire, desperation, and uncertainty. Mitski captures the depths of these emotions with her poignant lyrics and haunting melody.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you
The singer expresses a strong desire for someone or something.


I hold one card
The singer recognizes that there is a potential opportunity or solution, but is unable to take advantage of it.


That I can't use
The singer is unable to benefit from the opportunity or solution.


But I want you
Despite the singer's inability to take advantage of the opportunity or solution, they still desire the person or thing they want.


You're coming back
The singer is anticipating the return of someone who has been absent.


And it's the end of the world
The return of the person is highly significant and symbolic, as if it marks the end of a major era or event.


We're starting over
The return of the person marks a new beginning for the singer.


And I love you darling
The singer is expressing their love to the person upon their return.


And I am done, dear
The singer feels relieved and at peace upon the person's return.


You're in the house
The person is physically present in the singer's house.


And I am here in the car
The singer is physically distant from the person and seeks solitude.


'Cause I just need a quiet place
The singer desires a peaceful environment where they can gather their thoughts or emotions.


Where I can scream
The singer wants to release or express their strong feelings or emotions.


How I love you
The singer's strong feelings and emotions are centered on their love for the person.


I found you
The singer has discovered or located the person they desire.


I found the door
The singer has found a way to approach or reach the person they desire.


But when I stepped through
Despite finding a way to approach the person, something unexpected or challenging occurred.


There was no floor
The singer encountered a sudden and profound lack of support or stability in their approach to the person.


I want you
The singer reiterates their strong desire for the person they love.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock

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@boymachine9000

I want you
I hold one card
That I can’t use
But I want you
You’re coming back and it’s the end for the world
We’re starting over
And I love you darling
And I’m done here
You’re in the house
And I am here in the car
I just need a quiet place
Where I can scream how I love you
I fell into you
I fell in to the door
But when I stepped through
There was no floor
Youre coming back
And its the end of the world
We’re starting over and I love you darling
But I’m done here
You’re in the house and I’m in the car
I just need a quiet place where I can scream how I love you
I want you
I want you



@TheFishbowlSyztem

My favourite lines but I'm dramatic

“You're coming back..
And it's the end of the world...”

“We're starting’ over, and I love you darlin’...
And I am done here.”

“I just need a quiet place where I can scream..
how I love you.”

I want you.



@ronan1967

I want you
I hold one card
That I can't use
But I want you

You're coming back
And it's the end of the world
We're starting over
And I love you darling
And I am done, dear

You're in the house
And I am here in the car
'Cause I just need a quiet place
Where I can scream
How I love you

I found you
I found the door
But when I stepped through
There was no floor

You're coming back
And it's the end of the world
We're starting over
And I love you darling
And I am done, dear

You're in the house
And I am here in the car
'Cause I just need a quiet place
Where I can scream
How I love you

I want you
I want you



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@mistkilover

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@alicesxh

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@donnieburitto5308

"I just need a quite place to scream how much i love you"

@silviasilveira1109

Mood

@crumblestheclown

Quiet

@wallace_bf

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