What You Want
Roots feat. Jaguar Lyrics

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I saw her today at the reception
A glass of wine in her hand
I knew she was gonna meet the connection
Well I could tell by her blood stain

No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want

But if you try sometimes, you just might find
You get what you need
You get what you need

I went down to the Chelsea drug store
To get your prescription filled
And I was standing in line with a Mr. Jimmy
A man, did he look pretty ill
And we decided we would have a soda
My favorite flavor vanilla cream
And I sung my song to a Mr. Jimmy
And he said one word to me, and that was "death"

You can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, you just might find
You get what you need
You get what you need

You get what you need

I went down to the demonstration
To get my fair share of abuse
Saying "we're gonna vent our frustration
And if we don't, we're gonna blow a 50 amp fuse"

No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, you just might find
You get what you need
You get what you need

No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
But you can't always get, you can't always get what you want (yeah)
No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want

No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
No, you can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, you just might find
You get what you need
You get what you need

You get what you need
You get what you need

Overall Meaning

The song "What You Want" by Roots feat. Jaguar speaks to the idea of keeping secrets and the consequences that come along with it. The first verse talks about a secret that has been kept hidden for years and is only meant for the listener's eyes and ears. The chorus emphasizes the need for more of what the listener wants, telling them that they will be given what they are seeking. The second verse reiterates the idea of keeping secrets, but this time describing the consequences of the pain and confusion that arise from not being truthful. The bridge sees the rapper reflecting on past mistakes and wishing he could go back and change them.

Overall, the song is about the complexity of relationships and the importance of honesty and trust. Holding onto secrets can be detrimental to one's mental health and can cause rifts between people. The song is a call to action for listeners to be truthful and authentic in their relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Here's what you want right, here's what you need right
We understand what you desire, and we are here to provide it to you

We got to give you more of what you're lookin' for
We understand that you want more of what you desire and we are here to provide it to you

So it's a secret that's been pent up inside for years
You have been holding on to this secret for a long time

Exclusive type, only for your eyes and ears
This secret is only shared between us and cannot be shared with anyone else

You held it in for so long, you busted into tears
The weight of keeping this secret hidden for so long has become too much for you to bear and has led to emotional outbursts

The letters spilled slowly across the page like a world premiere
The reveal of the secret is like a grand event with each detail being revealed slowly and dramatically

Well I ain't, the bullshit begins here
I refuse to partake in any false or deceptive behavior

The obvious cause, the effects is unclear
The reason for the situation is clear, but the consequences of actions taken are unknown

The punishment for crimes of the heart could be severe
The consequences for hurting someone emotionally could be serious

Though to keep it on the low is a heavy cross to bear
Keeping this secret is burdensome and difficult

You deep now, submerged with no signs of air
You are completely submerged in this situation with no escape or relief

Still your sunken heart thumpin' like the kick in a snare
Despite being deep in this situation, your heart is still beating strongly with emotion

While on the surface it's all turnin' to a circus
Externally, this situation is becoming chaotic and out of control

That's why you're nervous, and you got a right to be
It's understandable to feel anxious and frightened in this situation

'Cause if somebody woulda done that shit to me
If someone had done something similar to me

I mean my best man hittin' my wife to be
For example, if my closest friend cheated on my future wife

My sentiments exactly would be history
I would be very angry and upset

Why'know what I'm sayin' my peoples in the place, let's hit it off, one two
Do you understand what I'm saying? Let's get this started together

Yo, it's like nothin' changed, it's all the same thang
This situation is all too familiar and nothing has changed

The same characters in a book, with different names
The people and events involved are the same, just with different names and circumstances

It's a lot more to lose than you got to gain
The risks in this situation outweigh the potential benefits

You a lot more confused than hip to the game
You are more confused than knowledgeable in this situation

The peep the script of the game the price is pain
Understanding the reality of the situation may be painful

Men and women get into things, now who's to blame?
Both men and women can be responsible for the situation, and it is unclear who should be held accountable

When everybody whisperin' 'bout whatever took place
The situation has become the subject of gossip and whispers

And how the fact twist a knot with a straight face
People are twisting the truth and presenting it with a poker face

And lies, hard to swallow from the bitter taste
Lies are difficult to accept and leave a bitter taste in your mouth

Well that's a point in the past that can't be erased
This situation cannot be undone or erased from history

So motivate, though it's hard to let it ride
Stay optimistic and motivated, despite the difficulties of the situation

Or set aside true feelings, underhand dealings
Suppressing your true emotions may lead to shady behavior

Our lost trust, I wonder if we lost us
The loss of trust may have led to the loss of our relationship

It's bigger than me and you, it's monstrous
This situation extends beyond just our relationship and has become monstrous in scope

So I'ma, just calm down and try to relax
I need to relax and not let my emotions get the best of me

Before I clap [Incomprehensible]
Before I speak out rashly or violently

If you could only flash back and undo our actions
If only we could go back in time and change what has happened

Change what happens, dissect the fractions
Change the outcome and analyze the individual factors that caused it

A time to rewind and be recorded absent
Go back in time and erase any involvement in the situation

For real 'cause these memories is photographic
These memories are deeply ingrained and hard to forget

Pornographic, pushing me close to madness
The intensity and negativity of these memories is driving me to the brink of insanity

Head heavy like I'm trippin' on acid tablets
My mind is weighed down and confused, like I'm under the influence of hallucinogens

Yesterday as I recall was all fabulous I thought so
Looking back, I used to think everything was great and wonderful

But now it feel like shots hittin' my torso
Now, the situation feels like it's physically harming me

Spent a lotta time and trust in the wrong place
A lot of time and trust was invested in the wrong person or situation

Fought a lotta fights rollin' with the wrong ace
A lot of battles were fought with the wrong ally

Love, stronger than pride, we could end disgrace
The power of love is strong enough to overcome pride and potentially resolve this situation without any negative consequences

I need, room the think, and space to ventilate
I need time to think and space to process my thoughts and emotions

Was solid as a rock, shall not disintegrate
Our relationship used to be strong, and I don't want it to fall apart

Thoughts racing like the lunatics on the interstate
My thoughts are racing uncontrollably, like the cars on the busy interstate

For real, ya, it's ill, ya, my peoples in the place
This situation is serious and difficult, and I need the support of my friends and loved ones

I got to go
I need to leave or end this conversation

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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