"What I Want" sees MUNA claiming autonomy over what they want, including queer desire. DIY Mag described it as "an ode to the frustration felt when you’ve been a restricted version of yourself for far too long."
What I Want
Muna Lyrics
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I'm gonna take a shot
'Cause that's just what I want, want, want
What I want, want, want
And when I see my friend put something on her tongue
I'm gonna ask for one
'Cause that's just what I want, want, want
I've spent way too, too, too many years not knowing what
What I wanted, how to get it, how to live it and now
I'm gonna make up for it all at once
'Cause that's, that's just what I want
I want the full effects, I wanna hit it hard
I wanna dance in the middle of a gay bar
Ooh oh oh, that's what I want
There's nothing wrong with what I want
Yeah, yeah
I want the fireworks, I want the chemistry
I want that girl right over there to wanna date me
Ooh oh oh, that's what I want
There's nothing wrong with what I want
Yeah, yeah
She's dancing to the song with all her leather on
I think we'll get along
'Cause she's got what I want, want, want
What I want, want, I want
I've spent way too, too, too many years not knowing what
What I wanted, how to get it, how to live it and now
I'm gonna make up for it all at once
'Cause that's, that's just what I want
I want the full effects, I wanna hit it hard
I wanna dance in the middle of a gay bar
Ooh oh oh, that's what I want
There's nothing wrong with what I want
Yeah, yeah
I want the fireworks, I want the chemistry
I want that girl right over there to wanna date me
Ooh oh oh, that's what I want
There's nothing wrong with what I want
Yeah, yeah
My hands are shaking, it's psychosomatic
That's how bad I want what I want
What I want, what I want
I'm gonna take it, I'm just gonna grab it
That's how bad I want what I want
What I want, what I want
I've spent too, too, too many years
I've cried too, too, too many tears
But now I'm gonna make up for it all at once
'Cause that's, that's just what I want
I want the full effects, I wanna hit it hard
I wanna dance in the middle of a gay bar
Ooh oh oh, that's what I want
There's nothing wrong with what I want
Yeah, yeah
I want the fireworks, I want the chemistry
I want that girl right over there to wanna date me
Ooh oh oh, that's what I want
There's nothing wrong with what I want
Yeah, yeah
The song "What I Want" by Muna is a celebration of finally knowing what you want and going after it. The lyrics describe wanting to go out and partake in experiences without fear of judgement or consequence. Muna sings about wanting to drink and take drugs, wanting to dance in a gay bar, wanting fireworks and chemistry with someone, and wanting to be with a certain girl. The singer has spent too many years not knowing what she wanted and is finally seizing the opportunity to experience everything she desires.
The lyrics could be interpreted in several ways, but primarily, they convey the message of self-acceptance and self-discovery. The singer is not ashamed of her desires and wants to live her life to the fullest without any regrets. The song serves as an anthem for anyone who has ever struggled with knowing their desires and being too afraid to pursue them.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and empowering tune that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and pursue their desires without fear of judgement or criticism.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go out again, I'm gonna drink a lot
I plan to drink a lot the next time I go out
I'm gonna take a shot
I will take a shot of alcohol
'Cause that's just what I want, want, want
I want to drink and take a shot because I desire it
What I want, want, want
I desire what I want, which is drinking and taking a shot
And when I see my friend put something on her tongue
If I see my friend using a substance orally
I'm gonna ask for one
I will request one for myself
'Cause that's just what I want, want, want
I want to try it because I desire it
What I want, want, I want
I want what I desire
I've spent way too, too, too many years not knowing what
I have spent too many years without knowing what I want
What I wanted, how to get it, how to live it and now
I didn't know what I wanted and how to achieve it, but now I do
I'm gonna make up for it all at once
I will compensate for the lost time all at once
'Cause that's, that's just what I want
Because that is what I desire
I want the full effects, I wanna hit it hard
I want to experience the complete effects and do it intensely
I wanna dance in the middle of a gay bar
I want to dance openly in a gay bar
There's nothing wrong with what I want
I don't see anything wrong with what I want
Yeah, yeah
Expression of agreement or enthusiasm
I want the fireworks, I want the chemistry
I want to feel the excitement and attraction with someone
I want that girl right over there to wanna date me
I want the girl over there to want to go out with me
She's dancing to the song with all her leather on
The girl is dancing to the song while wearing leather clothing
I think we'll get along
I believe we will get along well
She's got what I want, want, want
I desire what she has
My hands are shaking, it's psychosomatic
I am shaking because of my feelings, not a medical condition
That's how bad I want what I want
That's how intense my desire is
I'm gonna take it, I'm just gonna grab it
I will take and grab what I want
I've cried too, too, too many tears
I have cried too many tears
But now I'm gonna make up for it all at once
But now I will make up for lost time all at once
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brett Mclaughlin, Josette Maskin, Katie Gavin, Naomi Mcpherson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AlexPullen
I can not emphasize enough how much singing I wanna dance in the middle of a gay bar was the most cathartic feeling. Not only is THIS SONG AN ABSOLUTE BANGER. It’s just so amazing. Thank you for making music and sharing it with us
@Movingtunes
frrr
@laurencelecluyselefebvre1622
I want to dance in the middle of a gay bar as well 🥳😍❤️
@_cloudface_
I wish I was like you, easily amused
@Thisiswellmalik
True
@thevirtualtraveler
Point of interest: Punctuation was designed, not to make things more difficult for you, but to make comprehension of your meaning easier for others. Just some food for thought.
@sayurimiura9937
being queer and also someone who never got to be themselves and is finally slowly reclaiming their life back this song is so cathartic, i love it! won't stop listening to it
@zaldnr3376
whats next, you gonna tell people youre “preferred” pronouns ?
@sayurimiura9937
@@zaldnr3376 i think you're lost???? but hey my pronouns are they/them btw
@JC-px7gg
And there’s nothing wrong with what you want! ❤