Paul Westerberg (born December 31, 1959) is an American musician from Minne… Read Full Bio ↴Paul Westerberg (born December 31, 1959) is an American musician from Minneapolis, best known as the former lead singer and songwriter of The Replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. Since The Replacements broke up in 1991, Westerberg has recorded several solo albums under his own name as well as the moniker Grandpaboy, and written songs for movies including Singles and Open Season. Westerberg has one son.

Don't Want Never
Paul Westerberg Lyrics

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I don't want your blessing
I don't want your taste
I make a confession:
I no longer know my place

I don't want your respect
I don't want your war
I don't want your heroin

Of all the things
That you supply
If you can't get me now

I don't want never

Can I have your blessing
To dislike your face
I make my confession:
I hear your voice, I hit erase

Of all the things that she brings
Of all the things that you supply

If you can't get me now
I don't want never

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paul Westerberg's "Don't Want Never" convey a sense of detachment from the world and a feeling of apathy towards others. The singer rejects the offer of someone's blessings, taste, respect, and even war, and confesses that they no longer know their place in life. The lyrics express a sense of disillusionment with the world and a rejection of the things that people usually seek validation from. The singer also rejects the presence of someone in their life, asking for permission to dislike their face and erasing their voice. The repeated phrase "I don't want never" emphasizes the singer's disinterest in everything that others might offer.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want your blessing
I do not seek your approval or good wishes.

I don't want your taste
I do not want to partake in the things you enjoy or find appealing.

I make a confession: I no longer know my place
I admit that I have lost my sense of belonging or purpose in this situation.

I don't want your respect
I do not require your admiration or esteem.

I don't want your war
I do not want to engage in conflict or hostility with you.

I don't want your heroin
I do not want to indulge in your vices or addictions.

Of all the things That you supply
Out of all the things you offer or bring to the table,

If you can't get me now
If you are unable to win me over or convince me at this moment,

Can I have your blessing To dislike your face
May I have your permission to not like you as a person or individual.

I make my confession: I hear your voice, I hit erase
I admit that I do not want to listen to you or hear what you have to say.

Of all the things that she brings
Out of all the things she has to offer or bring to the table (referring to an unnamed female).

If you can't get me now I don't want never
If you are unable to win me over or convince me at this moment, I will never change my mind or be influenced by you in the future.

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Written by: PAUL WESTERBERG

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