I Want It All
Queen Paul Rodgers Lyrics

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Adventure seeker on an empty street
Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out
It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say
Gotta find me a future move out of my way
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now

Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth

I want it all (give it all - I want it all)
I want it all (yeah)
I want it all and I want it now

I want it all (yes I want it all)
I want it all hey
I want it all and I want it now

I'm a man with a one track mind
So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
Oooh oh yeah yeah - ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah yeah yeah yeaaah
I want it all

It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future
Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
I want it all, I want it all, I want it all and I want it now

I want it all yeah yeah yeaaaah
I want it all, I want it all and I want it now
Oh oh oh oh oooh

And I want it - now

I want it, I want it
Ooooh ha

Overall Meaning

The song "I Want It All" by Queen with Paul Rodgers is a powerful anthem about ambition and determination. The lyrics follow an adventurer on a quest to make something of his life. He's a street-smart city dweller with nothing to lose and everything to gain. He declares that he wants it all, both in terms of material possessions and personal fulfillment. He's a dreamer who isn't content to settle for less than what he deserves.

The song starts with the words "Adventure seeker on an empty street" that sets the scene for a protagonist who is hungry for success and determined to make it big. The young fighter screaming with no time for doubt embodies the urgency of his desire to achieve something exceptional. The lyrics "Listen all you people, come gather round" address the audience directly, indicating that this is a message for everyone.

The song is a call to action, urging the listener to get up and work hard to achieve their goals. It's an exhortation to be bold, take risks and live life to the fullest. The chorus consisting of the words "I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now" is both a statement of intent and a motivational cry. The song urges the listener to go out and get what they want, without hesitation or compromise.

Line by Line Meaning

Adventure seeker on an empty street
A person who is seeking an amazing journey but is struggling to find it

Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A person who is agile and moves quickly and silently through the streets and alleys

A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
A young person fighting with all their energy and determination without any room for uncertainty

With the pain and anger can't see a way out
Feeling trapped due to sadness and frustration, unable to find a way out of the situation

It ain't much, I'm asking, I heard him say
I am not asking for too much, as he said before

Gotta find me a future, move out of my way
I need to discover a better path for my future, and obstacles need to move aside for me

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
I want every single aspect of my dreams and desires, and I want them all as soon as possible.

Listen all you people, come gather round
Everyone pays attention, and listen to what I have to say

I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
I need to make a thorough plan, I need to do something that shakes and surprises everyone.

But just give me, huh, what I know is mine
Give me what already belongs to me

People do you hear me, just gimme the sign
Do you hear me? I need a signal or permission to do what must be done.

It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
I am not asking for much, this is the plain and honest truth.

Here's to the future for the dreams of youth
Let us raise our glasses to the future, to the hopes and aspirations of the young.

I'm a man with a one-track mind
I am a person who is solely focused on one particular goal

So much to do in one lifetime (people do you hear me)
There are many things I want to do, and I am not going to waste any opportunity to do them.

Not a man for compromise and Where's and why's and living lies
I refuse to make compromises or waste time with things that are not important.

So I'm living it all, yes, I'm living it all
I am trying to experience everything, and living life to its fullest

And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all
I am totally committed, sacrificing everything to achieve my dream

Oooh oh yeah yeah - ha ha ha ha ha
An expression of pure joy and happiness.

Here's to the future
Let us toast to the future

Hear the cry of youth (hear the cry of youth) (hear the cry of youth)
Listen to the dreams and passions of the young generation

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now
Repeating the same line from earlier, emphasizing the desire for everything right now

Oh oh oh oh oooh
An expression of excitement and anticipation

And I want it - now
I emphasize that I want everything immediately

I want it, I want it
I really want it!

Ooooh ha
An expression of happiness and delight

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY, JOHN DEACON, MICHIE NAKATANI, ROGER TAYLOR

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