I Want It All
Sphinx Lyrics


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Adventure seeker on an empty street,
Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A young fighter screaming,
with no time for doubt
With the pain and anger can't see a way out
It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say,
Gotta find me a future move out of my way
I want it all, I want it all,
I want it all, and I want it now,
I want it all, I want it all,
I want it all, and I want it now,

Listen all you people, come gather round
I gotta get me a game plan,
gotta shake you to the ground
Just give me what I know is mine,
People do you hear me, just give me the sign,
It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future for the dreams of youth,

I'm a man with a one track mind,
So much to do in one life time
(people do you hear me)
Not a man for compromise
and where's and why's and living lies
So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all,
And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all,




It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth
Here's to the future, hear the cry of youth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sphinx's song "I Want It All" convey a strong sense of determination and urgency as the singer seeks to overcome adversity and achieve their goals. The opening lines of the song describe a young street fighter, full of rage and frustration, who is determined to find a way out of his current situation. He is desperate for a future, and won't let anything stand in his way.


As the song progresses, the singer calls out to the crowd, urging them to support his cause. He demands what is rightfully his and implores people to give him a sign that they are on his side. There is a strong feeling of defiance in his words; he refuses to compromise or accept living a life based on falsehoods. He will not be satisfied until he has fulfilled all of his dreams and aspirations.


Overall, "I Want It All" is a song about personal ambition and the drive to succeed against all odds. It's a message that resonates deeply with anyone who has ever felt held back by circumstance and struggled to achieve their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Adventure seeker on an empty street,
A person looking for something to give meaning to their life, wandering aimlessly in search of that purpose.


Just an alley creeper, light on his feet
A person walking down backstreets with a cautious but nimble step.


A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt
A fighter who is young and full of energy but impatient and determined to achieve their goals regardless of any challenges.


With the pain and anger can't see a way out
Feeling trapped in a difficult situation and unable to find a way out due to the overwhelming emotions of pain and anger.


It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say, Gotta find me a future move out of my way
The person is not asking for much but wants to find a path to their future and will do whatever it takes to make that happen, even if it means pushing through any obstacles.


I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,
The person is eager to achieve everything they desire and wants it as soon as possible.


Listen all you people, come gather round
The person is addressing a crowd, asking for their attention and support.


I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground
The person needs to come up with a solid plan to achieve their goals and hopes to inspire and motivate others to follow their lead.


Just give me what I know is mine, People do you hear me, just give me the sign,
The person is confident in their abilities and desires what they believe they are entitled to, asking for clear confirmation from others that they are supported in their pursuits.


Here's to the future for the dreams of youth,
Looking forward to the future and the hopes and dreams of the next generation.


I'm a man with a one track mind, So much to do in one life time (people do you hear me)
The person is focused and determined to achieve their goals, knowing that there is only so much time in life to get everything done and is once again reaching out for support.


Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies
The person does not want to compromise their vision or waste time questioning their choices and values, but instead live authentically and pursue their goals relentlessly.


So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all, And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all,
The person is fully committed to their ambitions and is putting all their energy and effort into achieving them.


It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth Here's to the future, hear the cry of youth
Once again, the person is asking for support and recognizes that the future belongs to the next generation, encouraging everyone to listen to their voices and needs.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. D. LANG, BENJAMIN MINK

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