What You Want
Twang and Round Lyrics
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You got good intentions but just end up being a twat
Seems you do anything to get a laugh
It's tongue in cheek but that can come out brash
You wanna think of people's feelings
A little bit of tact is what you lack
And all that shit you were chatting to that bird
You're gonna reap what you sow
You hear the voice of reason and you don't wanna know
Looking over shoulders and walking other roads
You're gonna have to face this and see how things go
It's never until the morning
You realize what upon you is dawning
It's too late though mate the damage is done
It's simple maths if you'd have done the sums
Just don't say them gags
Or realize that she's with those lads
Or maybe if you'd just answered your phone
And listened to your girl
When she said come home
That's all it would of took, just that little bit of sense, son
And you wouldn't be in this predicament
And you wouldn't be getting, run, you better run 'cause
You're gonna reap what you sow
You hear the voice of reason and you don't wanna know
Looking over shoulders and walking other roads
You're gonna have to face this and see how things go
So uncomplicate this and try and keep it tidy
Why ruin such a damn good party
So many just like you looking for some body
And there looking so goddamn ready
It's on your door step so there's no escape
Plan your route to avoid a scrape
You gonna bump into them though
And when you do seconds out round 2
You always take it that step two far
Every time you seem to raise the bar
Every time you somehow surpass
The foolish move you pulled off last
And it was funny once
But you getting kind of boring
And you've always believed in Karma
Guess it's time you starting acting Karma
You're gonna reap what you sow
You hear the voice of reason and you don't wanna know
Looking over shoulders and walking other roads
You're gonna have to face this and see how things go
So uncomplicate this and try and keep it tidy
Why ruin such a damn good party
So many just like you looking for some body
And there looking so goddamn ready
Time to move your body now
Time to move your body now
So uncomplicate this and try and keep it tidy
Why ruin such a damn good party
So many just like you looking for some body
And there looking so goddamn ready
The song "What You Want" is a cautionary tale about the consequences of one's actions. The lyrics criticize someone who is only concerned about their own amusement and doesn't care about the feelings of others. The term twat is used to describe this person who lacks tact, and instead of being sensitive, they do anything to elicit laughter. However, their humor could come off as brash and disrespectful, as they ignore the emotions of their partner at home while chatting with other people. Despite hearing the voice of reason and advice, this individual ignores it and continues to walk another path. It's only the next morning that they realize the error of their ways, but by then, it's too late. They're advised to uncomplicate things and tidy matters up, but it's easier said than done.
The song has a catchy beat with a rhythmic chorus that is easy to remember. It's not just a party song, but there are valuable insights into relationships and personal accountability. The song also contains a warning to those who take risks and don't consider the consequences of their actions. Twang and Round's "What You Want" has a message that almost everyone can relate to and learn from.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it always like that
Isn't it always the case?
You got good intentions but just end up being a twat
You mean well but come across as foolish.
Seems you do anything to get a laugh
You do anything for a joke.
It's tongue in cheek but that can come out brash
You make jokes but sometimes they can be hurtful.
You wanna think of people's feelings
You should consider other people's emotions.
A little bit of tact is what you lack
You need to be more diplomatic.
And all that shit you were chatting to that bird
And all that nonsense you were saying to that girl.
While your bird lies at homes just proper slack
While your girlfriend is at home, not doing much.
You're gonna reap what you sow
You will face the consequences of your actions.
You hear the voice of reason and you don't wanna know
You hear advice but refuse to listen.
Looking over shoulders and walking other roads
You're being cautious and avoiding certain situations.
You're gonna have to face this and see how things go
You need to confront the issue and see how it plays out.
It's never until the morning
You only realize this in the morning.
You realize what upon you is dawning
You realize what is happening.
It's too late though mate the damage is done
It's too late now, harm has already been done.
It's simple maths if you'd have done the sums
It's easy to understand if you had thought it through.
Just don't say them gags
Just don't tell those jokes.
Or realize that she's with those lads
Or recognize that she's with those guys.
Or maybe if you'd just answered your phone
Or maybe if you had just answered your phone.
And listened to your girl
And paid attention to your girlfriend.
When she said come home
When she asked you to come home.
That's all it would of took, just that little bit of sense, son
That's all it would have taken, just some common sense, my friend.
And you wouldn't be in this predicament
And you wouldn't be in this difficult situation.
And you wouldn't be getting, run, you better run 'cause
And you wouldn't be in trouble, you better run because...
So uncomplicate this and try and keep it tidy
So make this simpler and keep it neat.
Why ruin such a damn good party
Why spoil such a great time?
So many just like you looking for some body
So many people like you looking for someone.
And there looking so goddamn ready
And they look eager and prepared.
Time to move your body now
It's time to dance.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN MAX WATKIN, MARTIN SAUNDERS, MATTHEW NICHOLAS CLINTON, PHILIP DAVID ETHERIDGE, STUART DAVID HARTLAND
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