Either You Want It
Royal Blood Lyrics


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You lost your best friend
Crippled by jealousy, so you got up and walked
'Cause I'm not one for crawling
And I'm sick of waiting for you to feel ready to talk

'Cause you call the shots, say go and I'm gone
Just make up your mind and I'll get out the zone
Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

Didn't ask to be rivals, caught up in your spiral
'Cause you came here to gloat
'Cause I'd rather be strangers
does not mean waiting for you at the end of the road

'Cause you call the shots, say go and I'm gone
Just make up your mind and I'll get out the zone

Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

You call the shot, say go and I'm gone
Make up your mind, you make the call
So come and get it if that's what you want
But I think you're better alone

Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

Either you want it
Or you don't




So come and get it
Or leave me alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Either You Want It" by Royal Blood delve into the complexity of a strained relationship where one party is crippled by jealousy, leading to a breakdown in communication. The singer expresses their frustration at the lack of meaningful dialogue, hinting at a sense of empowerment as they choose to stand up and walk away rather than crawl back into a situation that lacks mutual understanding. The refusal to wait indefinitely for the other person to open up shows a determination to assert their own worth and agency in the relationship.


The repetitive refrain of "Either you want it, Or you don't, So come and get it, Or leave me alone" serves as a direct plea for clarity and decisiveness from the other person. The singer desires a clear signal of whether the relationship is worth pursuing or if it's time to part ways. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for resolution and closure, as the uncertainty and emotional turmoil of being in limbo weigh heavily on both individuals involved.


The mention of not wanting to be rivals and feeling caught up in a negative spiral suggests a toxic dynamic that has developed between the two parties. Despite the desire to break free from this cycle and potentially start anew, the singer seems resigned to the fact that their paths may diverge in order to preserve their own well-being and inner peace. The idea that being strangers is preferable to being entangled in a destructive relationship points to a desire for independence and self-preservation.


The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of making a definitive choice and sticking to it. The singer challenges the other person to take ownership of their decisions and actions, urging them to either commit fully to the relationship or to let go entirely. The repeated refrain echoes the sentiment of ultimatum, emphasizing the need for honesty and clarity in a relationship that has reached a critical turning point. Ultimately, "Either You Want It" captures the internal conflict and yearning for resolution that can arise when faced with a tumultuous and uncertain romantic connection.


Line by Line Meaning

You lost your best friend
Feeling abandoned by someone close to you


Crippled by jealousy, so you got up and walked
Feeling resentful but choosing to move forward instead of dwelling on negativity


'Cause I'm not one for crawling
Not willing to beg or grovel for someone's attention or approval


And I'm sick of waiting for you to feel ready to talk
Tired of waiting for someone else to initiate communication or address the issues at hand


'Cause you call the shots, say go and I'm gone
Acknowledging that the other person has control over the situation


Just make up your mind and I'll get out the zone
Asking for clear direction so that they can move on from the current state of uncertainty


Either you want it
Recognizing the need for a decision to be made either way


Or you don't
Acknowledging that the other person may not be fully committed


So come and get it
Inviting the other person to take action if they are interested


Or leave me alone
Respecting the possibility that the other person may not want to continue the relationship




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Thatcher, Michael James Kerr

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Andrei Diaconu

LYRICS 🖤💕
You lost your best friend
Crippled by jealousy
Still you got up and walked
'Cause I'm not one for crawling
And I'm stick of waitin' for you to feel ready to talk

'Cause you call the shots
So go on and [?]
Just make up your mind
And I'll get out the zone

('Cause) Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

Didn't ask to be rivals
Caught up in your spiral
'Cause you don't wanna go
'Cause I better be strangers
There's nothin' waitin' for you at the end of the road

'Cause you call the shots
So go on and [?]
Just make up your mind
And I'll get out the zone

Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

You call the shots
So go and [?]
Make up your mind
You'll make the call
So come and get it if that's what you want
But I think I'm better alone

Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone

Either you want it
Or you don't
So come and get it
Or leave me alone



All comments from YouTube:

Rob Manley

First song off the new album that has had me hitting repeat again and again and again.

Lexie Zonia

Me too! 100%

Alfie Parsons

Same mate

Matty-D

Sammmmeeee

Gabriel Addison

@Funkymonk it’s a bass guitar not electric which is epic 😁

Daniel Varela

same here! I keep coming back. That riff is so heavy yet super smooth and pleasing to the ear.

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Tanner C.

It sounds like Royal Blood and Tame Impala had baby on this song, and I fuckin dig it. Loving the new album. Cheers everyone! 🍻

Reeposter

I would say this feels like Cage the Elephant song

Linebecken

I'm feeling more Cage the Elephant vibes

Ryan Williams

@Leon Bode Nah more QOTSA id say its like a modern day Go With The Flow this

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