All I Want
Olivia Rodrigo & Matt Cornett Lyrics
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He held the door held my hand in the dark
And he's perfect on paper but he's lying to my face
Does he think that I'm the kinda girl who needs to be saved?
And there's one more boy, he's from my past
We fell in love but it didn't last
'Cause the second I figure it out he pushes me away
And I say that I'm through but this song's still for you
All I want is love that lasts
Is all I want too much to ask?
Is it something wrong with me?
All I want is a good guy
Are my expectations far too high?
Try my best but what can I say
All I have is myself at the end of the day
But shouldn't that be enough for me?
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh
And I miss the days
When I was young and naive
I thought the perfect guy would come and find me
Now happy ever after it don't come so easily
All I want is love that lasts
Is all I want too much to ask?
Is it something wrong with me? Oh
All I want is a good guy
Are my expectations far too high?
Try my best but what can I say
All I have is myself at the end of the day
And all I want is for that to be okay
Olivia Rodrigo's song "All I Want" is a poignant reflection on love and heartbreak. The opening lines set the scene, as she sings about a guy who initially seems to treat her wonderfully. He holds doors and her hand in the dark, making her feel like a "star." However, she soon realizes that this picture-perfect guy is not as perfect as he seems. In fact, he's lying to her face, and she wonders whether he sees her as someone who needs to be saved.
The next verse introduces another boy from her past, someone she fell in love with, but it didn't last. As soon as she figured out their relationship, he pushed her away. It's a sad and frustrating experience, and she makes it clear that she won't fight for love if the other person won't meet her halfway. Despite this, she sings that the song is still for both of them.
The chorus is where the song's central message comes through loud and clear. Olivia Rodrigo declares that all she wants is love that lasts, and she wonders whether there's something wrong with her for seeking it. She questions whether her expectations of a good guy are too high, and whether she's found herself at the end of the day with no one but herself. Despite this introspection, she ends by stating that she hopes it's okay to want these things.
Overall, "All I Want" showcases Olivia Rodrigo's remarkable ability to capture complex emotions through her music. It's a beautiful and relatable song that speaks to anyone who has ever hoped for a lasting love, only to be disappointed.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a guy, told me I was a star
I met a guy who showered me with compliments and made me feel special
He held the door held my hand in the dark
He was gentlemanly and made me feel safe and cared for
And he's perfect on paper but he's lying to my face
He looks great on paper and seems like a catch, but he's not truthful with me
Does he think that I'm the kinda girl who needs to be saved?
Is he under the impression that I'm helpless and dependent, hence the lies?
And there's one more boy, he's from my past
There's another guy I used to date that I'm still thinking about
We fell in love but it didn't last
Things were great between us but it didn't work out in the end
Cause the second I figure it out he pushes me away
As soon as I think we're making progress, he pulls away and ends things
And I won't fight for love if you won't meet me halfway
I'm not going to try and make the relationship work if he's not willing to put in the effort too
And I say that I'm through but this song's still for you
I claim to be over him, but I'm still singing about him
All I want is love that lasts
My ultimate desire is a long-lasting, meaningful relationship
Is all I want too much to ask?
Am I being unrealistic in wanting this?
Is it something wrong with me?
Is the reason I can't find the kind of love I want because I'm at fault?
All I want is a good guy
I'm seeking a partner who is kind, honest, and compatible with me
Are my expectations far too high?
Is what I'm looking for impossible to find?
Try my best but what can I say
I'm doing everything I can to find love but it's not working out
All I have is myself at the end of the day
Regardless of my relationships, I still have myself to rely on
And all I want is for that to be okay
I want to be content and fulfilled even if I don't find the love I'm seeking
And I miss the days
I long for a time in my life when I was more innocent and naive
When I was young and naive
Back when I was less experienced and more trusting
I thought the perfect guy would come and find me
I used to believe that I'd meet a prince charming without putting in any effort
Now happy ever after it don't come so easily
I realize now that finding lasting happiness in a relationship is more complex and challenging than I thought
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh
Musical interlude
Oh
Exclamation of frustration or sadness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Olivia Rodrigo
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I found a guy, told me I was a star
He held the door held my hand in the dark
And he's perfect on paper but he's lying to my face
Does he think that I'm the kinda girl who needs to be saved
And there's one more boy, he's from my past
We fell in love but it didn't last
'Cause the second I figure it out he pushes me away
And I won't fight for love if you won't meet me halfway
And I say that I'm through but this song's still for you
All I want is love that lasts
Is all I want too much to ask
Is it something wrong with me
All I want is a good guy
Are my expectations far too high
Try my best but what can I say
All I have is myself at the end of the day
But shouldn't that be enough for me
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh
And I miss the days
When I was young and naive
I thought the perfect guy would come and find me
Now happy ever after it don't come so easily
All I want is love that lasts
Is all I want too much to ask
Is it something wrong with me, oh
All I want is a good guy
Are my expectations far too high
Try my best but what can I say
All I have is myself at the end of the day
And all I want is for that to be okay
@jelenastan3634
Olivia at 16: Having boyfriends and writing her own songs!
Me at 16: (nothing)
@elliecrabbe
I think we all feel this haha but we're so much more valuable than we know <3 <3
@rachel-mr2jb
Me at 19: still nothing lol
@jelenastan3634
@I am in way too many fandoms prob gonna be me tho too😂
@sarahthomas8670
Same tbh
@rachellynmara
Me at 23: nothing and just going to work, gym, and buying groceries 😂
@arini8750
its crazy how some of us grew up believing in fairytales and prince charming...and now the newer generation is growing up listening to this..
@comfigurationinthematrix
this show is targetted for teens not kids...
@arini8750
@Whorenika NM but at what age did u actually watch HSM? XD i was like 9 lol. where everyone had like HSM merchandise in elementary school. Theres nothing wrong with teens or adult watching it aswell but i think most ppl that watch it is around 12 which i consider as a kid. But all of that doesnt really matter, because the point i was trying to say was they grew up (10 or smthin) with the perception that fairytales is all lies. which is kind of sad and i feel bad for them...they couldnt enjoy their youth as much as my gen
@comfigurationinthematrix
@Ari Ni thats not the shows responsibility in my opinion, parents should control what their child watches.