I Got What I Want
The Hollies Lyrics


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No amount of money could ever buy my love
'Cause there's no prettier face could take your place
No amount of rivalry, nobody but you gets to me
I'm way past falling in love with you

I got what I want
Nobody can take it away
I'll keep what I got
I'm never gonna lose it
I got what I want

No friendly persuasion could ever change my mind
Like water off a duck's back
It's wasted time

I got what I want
Nobody can take it away
I'll keep what I got
I'm never gonna lose it
I got what I want

Always knew what I wanted
So I've never been satisfied
I never settled for second best
And I wasn't denied

Nobody can take it away
I got what I want
Never gonna lose it
I got what I want
Nobody can take it away
I'll keep what I got
Never gonna lose it
I got what I want




Nobody can take it away
I'll keep what I got

Overall Meaning

In The Hollies' song "I Got What I Want," the lyrics express a sentiment of contentment and fulfillment in love. The singer declares that no amount of money or friendly persuasion could ever sway their affection, as they have found the person who embodies all that they could ask for in a partner. The lines "there's no prettier face, could take your place" and "nobody but you gets to me" serve as a reminder of the unique and special nature of the love shared between the two individuals. The chorus, "I got what I want, nobody can take it away," reinforces the idea that this love is something irreplaceable and treasured, and the singer proclaims they will never let it go.


Furthermore, the lyrics reveal a determination and refusal to settle for anything less than the best. The lines "always knew what I wanted, so I've never been satisfied" and "I never settled for second best and I wasn't denied" suggest that the singer had a clear idea of what they were looking for in a partner and refused to compromise on those standards. This makes the love they have found all the more precious.


In summary, The Hollies' "I Got What I Want" is a celebration of true, unconditional love and the joy and contentment it can bring. The lyrics emphasize the unique and irreplaceable nature of the relationship, as well as the determination and steadfastness required to find and maintain such a connection.


Line by Line Meaning

No amount of money
Money can't buy my love


Could ever buy my love
Love is not something that can be purchased with money


Cos there's no prettier face
Because there is no face more beautiful than yours


Could take your place
No one else can replace you


No amount of rivalry
No competition can match up to you


Nobody but you gets to me
You are the only person who has the power to affect me


I'm way past falling in love with you
I have moved past merely falling in love with you - my love for you is deeper now


I got what I want
I have obtained what I desired


Nobody can take it away
No one has the power to take away what I have


I'll keep what I got
I will hold onto what I have


I'm never gonna lose it
I will never let go of what I have


No friendly persuasion
No amount of persuasion from friends or others


Could ever change my mind
Will ever change my point of view


Like water off a duck's back
Will have no effect on me


Always knew what I wanted
I always had a clear idea of what I wanted


So I've never been satisfied
Because I have always aimed for more and never been content with what I have


I never settled for second best
I always aimed for the best


And I wasn't denied
And I achieved what I wanted




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: STEPHEN KIPNER, PAUL BLISS

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