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You Want To
Rival Sons Lyrics
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You got me out on the street
I'm cold and I'm lonely
I need your company
I'm so sorry
This time I mean it
I'm so sorry
Let me in
I know you want to
I see my dog in the window
The records on my lawn
You're out spending my dough
Just to get your hair done
I'm so sorry
This time I mean it
I'm so sorry
This time I mean it
Let me in
I know you want to
Now I understand
One of us had to draw the line
I know you need a natural man
The world is crawling with women
None of them love like mine
Let me in
I know you hear me
I'm so sorry
This time I mean it
I'm so sorry
This time I mean it
Let me in
I know you want to
The lyrics to Rival Sons' song "You Want To" are a heartfelt plea from the singer to his lover to take him back despite previous mistakes he has made. He is vulnerable and in a desperate state, acknowledging that he is out on the street cold and lonely and needs her company. He apologizes profusely, expressing that he truly means it this time and begs for her to let him in, knowing that she wants to.
The verses provide a glimpse into the singer's life without his lover, mentioning his dog in the window and records on his lawn, while also highlighting how she has been spending his money on getting her hair done. The chorus is a repeated plea for forgiveness and acceptance.
Overall, the lyrics are raw and emotional, showcasing the passion and desperation of someone who realizes how much they need their lover and is willing to do anything to make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me right where you want me
You have placed me in the exact position you wanted me to be in
You got me out on the street
You have put me in a vulnerable position, exposed on the street
I'm cold and I'm lonely
I feel emotionally and physically isolated and abandoned
I need your company
I require your presence and companionship to alleviate my loneliness
I'm so sorry
I regret what has happened and apologize for my actions
This time I mean it
I am serious and sincere about my apology
Let me in
Allow me to have a place in your life
I know you want to
I am aware that you desire to have me near
I see my dog in the window
I observe my pet dog in the window, indicating I am not inside and in a state of unease
The records on my lawn
My possessions are strewn around outside, leading to feelings of chaos and disorder
You're out spending my dough
You are using my money carelessly and selfishly
Just to get your hair done
You prioritize your appearance over my financial stability and common sense
Now I understand
I have gained insight into the situation
One of us had to draw the line
One of us had to establish a boundary or make a clear decision
I know you need a natural man
I recognize that you desire a genuine, straightforward partner
The world is crawling with women
There are many women in the world, but none like me
None of them love like mine
No other woman's love compares to mine
I know you hear me
I am aware that you are listening to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID W. JR. COBB, JAY BARTHOLOMEW BUCHANAN, MICHAEL P. MILEY, ROBIN EVERHART, SCOTT HOLIDAY
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