What You Want
R.2.D.2. Lyrics
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This feelings got the best of me
We were floating along to the sounds of a dead end town
But now that's just a memory
I can't figure you out, you've got more fight in you
Than anybody else
And here's the part where I started to make my own damn decisions
I'll never be what you want
I wouldn't change any part of me
Just to make you stay
You had a piece of my heart
But not enough to just run away
'Cause I know what's best for me
Take all your big plans and throw them away
I've got something in mind before we go separate ways
We ask the questions baby,
Who provides the answers?
I'm scared to death and it shows
The flame burned out, but it glows
And the look in your eyes says things I don't wanna know
It's time to go!
Come closer!
And I can't say anything, everything comes out the wrong way
I'll never be what you want
I wouldn't change any part of me
Just to make you stay
You had a piece of my heart
But not enough to just run away
'Cause I know what's best for me
Just try, just try a little harder
I'll do my best explaining all the things I'm going through
Just try, just try a little harder
This is why I can't adjust for you
You can't say
The look in your eyes says things I don't wanna know
No you, you can't stay
I wanna be with you, and no one else
I need you to feel the way that you felt that summer night
When you found that puzzle piece missing for eight straight weeks
You're not the perfect fit
I'll never be what you want
I wouldn't change any part of me
Just to make you stay
You had a piece of my heart
But not enough to just run away
'Cause I know what's best for me
The lyrics to R.2.D.2.'s song "What You Want" tell the story of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer remembers how things used to be between them, "floating along to the sounds of a dead end town," but now that is just a memory. The singer acknowledges that they can't figure the other person out, as they seem to have more fight in them than anyone else. However, the singer is determined to make their own decisions and make a name for themselves, even if that means not being what the other person wants.
Despite having a piece of the singer's heart, it wasn't enough to keep the relationship going, and the singer knows what's best for them. They encourage the other person to throw away their big plans and ask the important questions about who provides the answers. The singer is scared to death of what might happen next, but they know it's time to go.
The lyrics are a powerful reflection on the end of a relationship and the difficult decisions that come with it. The singer is torn between their feelings for the other person and their own desire to make their own path in life. The message is ultimately one of self-discovery and courage, as the singer chooses to do what's best for them, even if that means letting go of what they once thought they wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the nights we spent under city lights
I haven't forgotten the fond memories I have of us together
This feelings got the best of me
I'm overwhelmed by my emotions
We were floating along to the sounds of a dead end town
We were content living in a place that had nowhere to go
But now that's just a memory
Those days are long gone and can't be relived
I can't figure you out, you've got more fight in you
You're unpredictable and tenacious
Than anybody else
You have more resilience than most people
And here's the part where I started to make my own damn decisions
Now it's time for me to take control of my life
And make a name for my self
I want to establish my own identity and reputation
I'll never be what you want
I won't conform to your standards
I wouldn't change any part of me
I won't compromise who I am
Just to make you stay
I won't change myself to keep you in my life
You had a piece of my heart
I cared about you deeply
But not enough to just run away
But not enough to let you control my life
'Cause I know what's best for me
I trust my own judgement
Take all your big plans and throw them away
I don't want to hear about your expectations anymore
I've got something in mind before we go separate ways
I have a vision for my own future
We ask the questions baby,
We're trying to find answers
Who provides the answers?
Who has the solutions?
I'm scared to death and it shows
I'm terrified and it's evident
The flame burned out, but it glows
Our love is over, but I still have feelings for you
And the look in your eyes says things I don't wanna know
Your expression hints at things I'd rather not hear
It's time to go!
We need to end this now
Come closer!
I want us to have a sincere conversation
And I can't say anything, everything comes out the wrong way
I'm struggling to articulate myself
Just try, just try a little harder
Put in more effort to understand me
I'll do my best explaining all the things I'm going through
I'll try to express my feelings better
This is why I can't adjust for you
You're asking me to change in a way that I can't
You can't say
You're not allowed to say
The look in your eyes says things I don't wanna know
Your expression communicates things I don't want to hear
No you, you can't stay
You need to leave
I wanna be with you, and no one else
I desire to be in a relationship with you exclusively
I need you to feel the way that you felt that summer night
I want you to have the same emotions you had during a previous happy moment with me
When you found that puzzle piece missing for eight straight weeks
When we had a moment of clarity and connection
You're not the perfect fit
We're not meant to be together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jordan Eckes, Michel Ferry, Robert Chianelli, Taylor Jardine
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