What Do You Want From Me
Sabrina Lyrics


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Hey, slow it down, whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Yeah, I′m afraid, whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?

There might have been a time when I would give myself away
Oh, once upon a time, I didn't give a damn
But now, here we are, so whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?

Just don′t give up, I am workin' it out
Please don't give in, I won′t let you down
It messed me up, need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around

Hey, whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?

Yeah, it′s plain to see
That baby you're beautiful and it′s nothing wrong with you
It's me, I′m a freak, yeah
But thanks for lovin' me ′cause you're doing it perfectly

Yeah, there might have been a time
When I would let you slip away
I wouldn't even try
But I think you could save my life

Just don′t give up, I am workin′ it out
Please don't give in, I won′t let you down
It messed me up, need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around

Hey, whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?

Just don't give up on me
I won′t let you down
No, I won't let you down

And so just don′t give up, I'm workin' it out
Please don′t give in, I won′t let you down
It messed me up, need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around

Hey, whataya want from me?

Just don't give up, I am workin′ it out
Please don't give in, I won′t let you down
It messed me up, need a second to breathe
Just keep coming around

Hey, whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me?




Whataya want from me?
Whataya want from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sabrina's song "What Do You Want From Me" explore the complex emotions of a person who is struggling to understand what their partner wants from them in a relationship. The lyrics open with an appeal to slow down and candidly ask the partner what they want. The singer reveals her fear of not being good enough and not knowing how to keep the relationship going. The chorus reinforces her angst by repeating the question, "What do you want from me?" multiple times.


The second verse triggers an internal monologue as the singer reflects upon the past when she used to be self-destructive and didn't value her relationships. The lyrics suggest that the partner recognizes something worthwhile in the singer and that their relationship has the potential to save her life. The singer implores her partner to not give up on her, promising that she will not let them down.


The song ultimately underscores the idea that relationships require effort and communication. Both partners have to work together to make things work, and true love is about accepting each other's flaws and imperfections. The repeating phrase, "What do you want from me?" is a plea for honesty and openness in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, slow it down, whataya want from me?
Sabrina is requesting to slow down to better understand what is expected of her.


Whataya want from me?
Sabrina is bluntly asking what is expected of her.


Yeah, I'm afraid, whataya want from me?
Sabrina admits to being afraid of disappointing the other person and seeks clarity on what is expected of her.


There might have been a time when I would give myself away
Sabrina has a history of not setting boundaries which may have led to compromising her own wellbeing in order to satisfy others.


Oh, once upon a time, I didn't give a damn
Previously, Sabrina would not think twice before agreeing to things that may not have been in her best interest.


But now, here we are, so whataya want from me?
Sabrina acknowledges the present situation and seeks to understand what is expected of her in this context.


Just don't give up, I am workin' it out
Sabrina reassures the other person that she is trying her best to understand the situation and acts accordingly.


Please don't give in, I won't let you down
Sabrina urges the other person to not lose faith in her and promises to not disappoint them.


It messed me up, need a second to breathe
Sabrina admits to feeling overwhelmed and needing a break to regain composure.


Just keep coming around
Sabrina encourages the other person to keep engaging with her despite any difficulties they may face.


Yeah, it's plain to see
Sabrina acknowledges the beauty of the other person.


That baby you're beautiful and it's nothing wrong with you
Sabrina reassures the other person that they are beautiful just the way they are and they should not change.


It's me, I'm a freak, yeah
Sabrina feels different and odd in comparison to the other person.


But thanks for lovin' me 'cause you're doing it perfectly
Sabrina appreciates the love and support the other person has shown to her despite her quirks.


Yeah, there might have been a time
Sabrina acknowledges that in the past, she may have been dismissive or careless of the other person's importance in her life.


When I would let you slip away
Sabrina may have underestimated the relationship she has with the other person and may have not taken it seriously in the past.


I wouldn't even try
Sabrina admits to not trying hard enough to maintain the relationship in the past.


But I think you could save my life
Sabrina realizes the value of the other person in her life and acknowledges that they can have a positive impact on her.


Just don't give up on me
Sabrina pleads with the other person to not give up on her despite the obstacles they may face.


No, I won't let you down
Sabrina promises to not disappoint the other person.


And so just don't give up, I'm workin' it out
Sabrina reiterates her efforts to better understand the situation and problem-solve.


It messed me up, need a second to breathe
Sabrina admits to being overwhelmed and needing time to regroup and overcome any adversity.


Hey, whataya want from me?
Sabrina continues to seek clarity on what is expected of her in the situation.


Just don't give up, I am workin' it out
Sabrina emphasizes her efforts to resolve any outstanding issues and improve the situation.


Please don't give in, I won't let you down
Sabrina promises to the other person that she will not give up and will not disappoint them.


Whataya want from me?
Sabrina continues to seek clarity and understanding of what is expected of her.


Whataya want from me?
Sabrina reiterates her previous question, seeking a direct answer.


Whataya want from me?
Sabrina continues to request clarity and understanding from the other person.


Whataya want from me?
Sabrina continues to question the other person on what they expect from her.


Whataya want from me?
Sabrina reiterates her questions, still seeking a direct answer from the other person.




Writer(s): Kebbe Joseph Bishara

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Lyrics:

No (yeah)
(La-la) da-ah
(Ah, uh, uh, uh, yeah)
Think I only want one number in my phone
I might change your contact to don't leave me alone
You said you like my eyes and you like to make 'em roll
Treat me like a queen, now you got me feelin' thrown, oh
But I can't help myself
When you get close to me
Baby my tongue goes numb
Sounds like bleh, blah, blee
I don't want no one else (don't want)
Baby, I'm in too deep
Here's a lil' song I wrote (a song I wrote)
It's about you and me (me)
I'll be honest
Lookin' at you got me thinkin' nonsense
Cartwheels in my stomach when you walk in
And when you got your arms around me
Ooh, it feels so good I had to jump the octave
I think I got an ex but I forgot him
And I can't find my chill, I must have lost it
I don't even know I'm talking nonsense
I'm talking, I'm talking (ahh)
I'm talking all around clock
I'm talking hope nobody knocks
I'm talking opposite of soft
I'm talking wild, wild thoughts
You gotta keep up with me
I got some young energy
I caught the L-O-V-E
How do you do this to me?
But I can't help myself
When you get close to me
Baby my tongue goes numb
Sounds like blah, blah, bleh, blee
I don't want no one else (don't want)
Baby, I'm in too deep (too deep)
Here's a lil' song I wrote (a song I wrote)
It's about you and me
I'll be honest (honest)
Lookin' at you got me thinkin' nonsense
Cartwheels in my stomach when you walk in (when you walk in)
When you got your arms around me
Ooh, it feels so good I had to hit the octave
I think I got an ex but I forgot him
And I can't find my chill, I must have lost it
I don't even know I'm talking nonsense (ohh)
I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking
I'm talking, I'm talking, I'm talking (na-na-na)
Blah, blah, blah, blah, uh-uh-uh-uh
Ahh
I don't even know anymore
Ohh
This song catchier than chicken pox is
I bet your house is where my other sock is
Woke up this morning thought I'd write a pop hit
How quickly can you take your clothes off pop quiz?
That one's not gonna make it
Most of these aren't gonna make it
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@wistoragic.fantasies

YES bring back the era of singers playing other characters as well as themselves in mvs

@pumkitdrawz

DID SHE PLAY THE DIPSHIT<3 HAT GUY?

@akshitadubey1965

Yes sir

@no_longer_

@@pumkitdrawz yuh

@pumkitdrawz

@@no_longer_ i simp

@youareloved934

Taylor Swift did this like two years ago - it happens all the time? 😂

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@Campfireonthemoon

Her and herself have so much chemistry

@evah411

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@user-tr9im3ct3u

omg so fr bro

@OscarMirallanos

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