What You Want
Total feat. Mase Lyrics
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Tell me what you want (oh-oh)
Just tell me what you want (oh)
Tell me what you want (oh-oh)
Tell me what you want (oh)
Tell me what you want (oh-oh)
Tell me what you want from me
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years
Tell me what you want from me
Take a look at what you see
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years
Now Mase be the man wanna see you doin' good
I don't wanna get rich, leave you in the hood
Girl, in my eyes you the baddest
The reason why I love you, you don't like me 'cause my status
I don't wanna see you with a carriage, living average
I wanna do my thing so we be established
And I don't want you rockin' them fabrics
Girl, I wanna give you karats 'til you feel you a rabbit
Anything in your path, want, you can have
Walk through the mall, if you like it, you could grab
Total it all up and put it on my tab
And then tell your friends all the fun you had
Tell me what you want from me (tell)
Take a look at what you see (tell me what you want)
Let me know if this right here (right here)
Is something you can have for years (have for year)
Tell me what you want from me (tell me what you want)
Take a look at what you see (you see)
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years
Hey mama, why don't you come here to papa?
You don't like the way your tata's lookin at shada?
In a 600 ain't no smokin' cigada
Come over here I think I see your baby fadda
Here go the number to my casa
If you in a rush you call me mañana
Whatever you need girlfriend I got the whole enchilada
Just the way you like it Mase gonna do you propa
Girl, I can tell you was meant for me
I can tell by the way you was sent to me
While I'm on tour tryna make them centuries
And they ask who your man, you better mention me
If you don't, you know you got a problem
Said you want no beef girlfriend don't start none
And it just so happens that I'm seeing cash
'Cause you messed up a lot just trying to be fast
And I ain't gonna ask who smashed the E-class
Pull up to the 'rib with the whole front crashed
Now you wanna laugh, good thing that's the past
If you ever lie again, girl that'll be your last
Tell me what you want from me (tell me what you want, boy)
Take a look at what you see (take a look at me)
Let me know if this right here (ooh)
Is something you can have for years (gotta let me know)
Tell me what you want from me
Take a look at what you see (is it something you can have)
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years
Now the more you treat me royal I adore you
That's why I don't mind doing these things for you (for you)
You did things for me I wouldn't believe you did
That's why I always wanna keep you here
In a year or two, girl, I could see you with my kids
Girl, you make a thug wanna get a legal gig
It's only right we spend our lonely nights
Gettin' crazy biz' 'til we awake the kids
Don't get too loud, got respect for you honey
But keep it all real you come second to my money
And can you be my ghetto love prophecy? (Yeah)
Everybody love you girl, not just me (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I know you that really care a lot for me
Wanna see you happy even if it's not with me
Hey, hey (ooh)
Even if you're not with me
Tell me what you want from me
Take a look at what you see
Let me know if this right here
Is something you can have for years (something you can have)
Tell me what you want from me (for years)
Take a look at what you see
Let me know if this right here (ooh)
Is something you can have for years (for years)
Tell me what you want from me (want from me)
Take a look at what you see (yeah)
Let me know if this right here (is this what you want from me?)
Is something you can have for years
Tell me what you want from me
The song "What You Want" by Total featuring Mase is a classic R&B/hip-hop track that explores the themes of love and material wealth. The main message of the song is the question of what a woman wants from a man in terms of love and commitment. The song's central message is delivered through the chorus, where the female vocalists ask the male partner to tell them what they want from them.
Mase's rap verses represent the male perspective and depict a man who is willing to provide everything for his woman. He expresses his love through his desire to give her material possessions, such as a luxurious lifestyle, diamonds, and anything she wants. He also asserts his willingness to be there for her by promising that he will always be available whenever she needs him.
The song's message is relevant even today, as the pressure to be financially stable and provide material possessions continues to be a significant aspect of romantic relationships. The song’s catchy chorus encourages listeners to reflect on their desires and communicate them to their partners.
Overall, "What You Want" is a timeless track that emphasizes the importance of open communication and understanding each other's wants and needs in a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me what you want (oh)
Asking the listener to express their desires
Tell me what you want from me
Asking the listener to communicate their expectations from the relationship
Take a look at what you see
Asking the listener to evaluate the situation and analyze their feelings
Let me know if this right here
Asking the listener to confirm whether the relationship is what they want
Is something you can have for years
Asking the listener if they see a future in the relationship
Now Mase be the man wanna see you doin' good
Mase wants to support and uplift the listener
I don't wanna get rich, leave you in the hood
Mase wants to succeed with the listener and bring them out of tough circumstances
Girl, in my eyes you the baddest
Expressing that the listener is the most attractive person to Mase
The reason why I love you, you don't like me 'cause my status
Mase loves the listener for who they are, regardless of his wealth or social status
I don't wanna see you with a carriage, living average
Mase wants the listener to have a comfortable and affluent lifestyle
I wanna do my thing so we be established
Mase wants to build a stable future with the listener by pursuing his own aspirations
And I don't want you rockin' them fabrics
Mase wants the listener to have luxurious clothing and accessories
Girl, I wanna give you karats 'til you feel you a rabbit
Mase wants to shower the listener with expensive jewelry
Anything in your path, want, you can have
Mase is willing to provide the listener with anything they desire
Walk through the mall, if you like it, you could grab
Mase is willing to take the listener shopping and let them choose what they want
Total it all up and put it on my tab
Mase will pay for everything the listener wants
And then tell your friends all the fun you had
Mase wants the listener to enjoy the experience and share it with others
Hey mama, why don't you come here to papa?
Calling the listener and expressing affection towards them
You don't like the way your tata's lookin at shada?
Asking if the listener is uncomfortable with someone else staring at them
In a 600 ain't no smokin' cigada
Implying that Mase has a luxury car and that smoking is not allowed in it
Come over here I think I see your baby fadda
Suggesting that the listener's ex-partner is nearby
Here go the number to my casa
Providing the listener with Mase's home phone number
If you in a rush you call me mañana
Giving the listener permission to contact Mase tomorrow if they are busy now
Whatever you need girlfriend I got the whole enchilada
Assuring the listener that Mase will provide them with anything they need
Just the way you like it Mase gonna do you propa
Promising that Mase will satisfy the listener's desires
Girl, I can tell you was meant for me
Believing that the listener and Mase are destined to be together
I can tell by the way you was sent to me
Feeling like the universe brought the listener to Mase
While I'm on tour tryna make them centuries
Mase is working hard to make a lot of money for them
And they ask who your man, you better mention me
Wanting the listener to claim Mase as their partner
If you don't, you know you got a problem
Implying that there will be issues in the relationship if the listener does not acknowledge Mase as their partner
Said you want no beef girlfriend don't start none
Asking the listener not to create any issues
And it just so happens that I'm seeing cash
Mase is currently successful and wealthy
'Cause you messed up a lot just trying to be fast
Implying that the listener made mistakes in the past because they were hasty
And I ain't gonna ask who smashed the E-class
Mase does not want to know who damaged his car
Pull up to the 'rib with the whole front crashed
Mase's car has been severely damaged and has dents in the front
Now you wanna laugh, good thing that's the past
Mase wants to move on from past issues and not dwell on them
If you ever lie again, girl that'll be your last
Warning the listener not to lie in the future
Now the more you treat me royal I adore you
If the listener treats Mase with respect and kindness, he will appreciate them more
That's why I don't mind doing these things for you (for you)
Mase is happy to do nice things for the listener because they treat him well
You did things for me I wouldn't believe you did
The listener did something surprising and unexpected for Mase
That's why I always wanna keep you here
Mase wants the listener to stay with him forever because of their actions
In a year or two, girl, I could see you with my kids
Mase can see a future with the listener and their children together
Girl, you make a thug wanna get a legal gig
The listener inspires Mase to leave his criminal past and pursue a legitimate job
It's only right we spend our lonely nights
Mase believes it is appropriate for them to spend intimate nights together
Gettin' crazy biz' 'til we awake the kids
Having wild and fun activities until their children wake up
Don't get too loud, got respect for you honey
Asking the listener to not be too loud during intimate moments because he respects them
But keep it all real you come second to my money
Warning the listener that Mase's wealth is a top priority in his life
And can you be my ghetto love prophecy? (Yeah)
Asking the listener if they can see themselves as Mase's future partner
Everybody love you girl, not just me (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Others see the listener as a lovable person, not just Mase
And I know you that really care a lot for me
Believing that the listener cares deeply about Mase
Wanna see you happy even if it's not with me
Mase wants the listener to be happy, even if it means they are not together
Even if you're not with me
Respecting the listener's decision and acknowledging that they may not want to be with Mase
Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield, Nashiem Myrick, Mason Betha, Sean Combs, Keisha Spivey
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