What I Want
Various Artists Lyrics


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I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time, time
'Cause when you're standin', oh, so near
I kinda lose my mind, yeah

It's not the perfume that you wear
It's not the ribbons in your hair
And I don't mind you comin' here
And wastin' all my time

I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed
I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to bleed

I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to feed




I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I needed someone to bleed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Just What I Needed" by The Cars are about a person who can't resist someone they are attracted to, even though they know the relationship will ultimately waste their time. The singer acknowledges that the person they're attracted to is not necessarily the most conventionally attractive, but they still find themselves drawn to them. The chorus reflects this conflicted feeling, with the singer admitting that they both need and resent their lover at the same time.


The verses of the song suggest that the singer is aware of the toll the relationship is taking on them, but they remain unable to resist their lover's pull. This is exemplified by the repeated phrase "I don't mind you comin' here," which suggests that the singer is resigned to their fate. Despite this, there is a sense of urgency and crisis to the song, reflected in the frenzied guitar riffs and driving beat.


Overall, "Just What I Needed" is a catchy, upbeat song that combines pop sensibility with rock energy. However, the lyrics suggest a darker, more complicated story, one of attraction and addiction that ultimately leads to disappointment.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't mind you comin' here
I am comfortable with your presence


And wastin' all my time, time
Even if you take up my time, it doesn't bother me


'Cause when you're standin', oh, so near
Whenever you stand close to me


I kinda lose my mind, yeah
I feel a bit uncontrollable around you


It's not the perfume that you wear
Your fragrance is not what attracts me


It's not the ribbons in your hair
Nor the adornments in your hair


And I don't mind you comin' here
As I mentioned before, I'm okay with you being here


And wastin' all my time
And as I also mentioned, you're free to waste my time


I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
I realize that you are exactly what I required in my life


I needed someone to feed
I wanted someone to care for and look after


I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
Again, you have fit that role perfectly


I needed someone to bleed
I needed someone to open up to and share my pain with


I guess, you're just what I needed (just what I needed)
And again, you've provided that safe space for me to release my emotions




Lyrics ยฉ FOX MUSIC, INC.
Written by: Loren Bouchard

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Comments from YouTube:

@michaelm8471

Grabe si Sheena!! Second voice lng yan ha THE VOCALS

@RustyMaxSteele

Yung ending ni Sheena, ang ganda grabe!!

@FanficDayDreams

๐Ÿ‘โค๏ธ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ SHEEEEEENAA KYYYLE

@yellowkimono

sorry but sa lyric and beat ito pinaka fave ko. lalo na nung sumayaw si kyle.. very troy bolton. love it!!!

@fessrunnymede6604

Reminds me of Usher in the early 2000's. Kudos Kyle and Sheena

@reyeskirstenclaraofficial

Ang ganda grabe, sheenaaaa

@rhegzholgado2883

Pinaka fave ko na song ito sa Lyric and Beat una ko itong hinanap

@SNSD9able

Ang cool ng song na to, lakas maka musical series sa abroad. Isa sa fave song ko dun sa series pero syempre number 1 parin yung lyric and beat song, ganda nun eh. Anyways, aside kay AC bago ko ng fave si sheena. Napaka talented beh! Di siya pwd pakawalan ng abscbn. Galing ng mga batang to!

@wazzupnow

Just wow...to think both Sheena and Kyle are from Cebu....both talented...

@maryjoyencarguez4593

Yo sheenaโ€™s second voice tho๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ˜„

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