Propelled by hypnotic melodies, evocative narratives and irresistible hooks… Read Full Bio ↴Propelled by hypnotic melodies, evocative narratives and irresistible hooks, the alternative pop phenomenon Natasha's Ghost has been shaking up Southern California's indie scene with releases such as Bodyskipping, Everything Under The Moon, and Shimmer - garnering coast-to-coast radio airplay on dozens of college and commercial alternative formats with multiple singles from each of their CDs, as well as independent and major motion picture soundtracks and MTV programming. While their recordings earn high praises from both fans and critics alike, Natasha's Ghost is perhaps best known for their energetic and provocative live performances. Having toured with such luminaries as Sarah McLachlan, No Doubt, Jewel, and UB40, the indie fave five-piece has headlined sold-out shows in concert venues across the western United States.

What I Want
Natasha's Ghost Lyrics

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It's cold core
Just like before
A lie myself made barable
The truth is an exquisite whore
It tempts my heart to try
It teases with its touch
I think about it all
And I wonder why

But I think I think too much

Does it matter what I say
Does it matter what I do
Does it matter what I tell myself
That what I want is you

What you gave me
What you stole
Can't hold a candle to
The things you'll never know
Faith or fool could find
The words I would waste
There's nothing in the world
That would make you mine
And there's nothing
To take your place

Does it matter what I say
Does it matter what I do
Does it matter what I tell myself
That what I want is you
What I want...is you

It's cold core
Just like before
A lie myself made barable
The truth is an exquisite whore
It tempts my heart to try
It teases with its touch
I think about it all
And I wonder why
But I think I think too much

Does it matter what I say
Does it matter what I do
Does it matter what I tell myself
That what I want is you

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Overall Meaning

In "What I Want" by Natasha's Ghost, the singer is struggling with their feelings for someone who they know deep down they can never be with. The opening lines of the song, "It's cold core, just like before / A lie myself made bearable," suggest that they have been in this situation before, where they have tried to convince themselves that they can suppress their feelings, but it hasn't worked. They recognize that the truth is "an exquisite whore" that is tempting their heart, but they also acknowledge that they might be overthinking the situation, as they say "But I think I think too much."

The chorus of the song is an expression of their longing for this person, despite knowing that it can never be. The lines "Does it matter what I say / Does it matter what I do / Does it matter what I tell myself / That what I want is you" suggest that they are aware that their desire for this person is irrational and maybe even harmful, but they can't help how they feel.

The second verse reflects on what this person has given and taken away from the singer, but they ultimately conclude that nothing in the world could make this person theirs, and there is nothing that could take their place.

Overall, "What I Want" is a poignant meditation on unrequited love and the struggle to reconcile our emotions with logic.

Line by Line Meaning

It's cold core
I feel empty inside

Just like before
I've felt this way before

A lie myself made barable
I'm living a lie to help me cope

The truth is an exquisite whore
I know the truth but it's hard to resist what I want

It tempts my heart to try
I'm tempted to pursue what I want

It teases with its touch
The idea of what I want is tantalizing

I think about it all
I can't stop thinking about it

And I wonder why
I wonder why I'm so drawn to it

But I think I think too much
Maybe I'm overthinking it

Does it matter what I say
My words won't change how I feel