What I Want
Will Butler Lyrics

Tell me what you want babe and I will get it
I am willing to do anything for you, just tell me what you want and I'll make it happen.

Though it might take three to five business days, maybe longer
Getting what you want may take time, but I'm committed to delivering it for you.

I forget 'cause my head's in a bit of a haze
I'm a little bit distracted and forgetful right now, but I'm still trying to focus on you and what you need.

Since I let you down I don't know where I am going,
I feel a bit lost and uncertain because I disappointed you in some way.

I don't know where I lost my shoes
I'm so disoriented that I can't even remember where I last left my shoes.

I'm distracted by this one, particular shade of blue.
Despite my confusion, I can't help but be drawn towards this specific color and its significance.

I bet you're wondering if I remember,
You're probably curious if I recall certain details of our past together.

Oh well I remember just about everything
I can recall most things, except for a few minor details.

Except what time it was,
One of the things I can't remember is the exact time of a certain event.

And where we were oh, and one more thing.
I'm also unsure of the location of a specific memory, in addition to forgetting one more detail.

I will tell you what I want, what I wanted to say
I'm ready to communicate my desires and what's been on my mind.

If you come and take my hand I will buy you a pony.
I'm willing to make a grand gesture to show my affection, like buying you an extravagant gift.

We can cook it, for supper
We can even cook and eat the pony I got you, to show how far I'm willing to go to make you happy.

I know this great recipe for pony macaroni.
I have a specific dish in mind that I think you will love and I'm excited to share it with you.

Later on we can walk the beach,
After dinner, we could go for a romantic seaside walk and enjoy each other's company.

Oh you know that we can walk along the waves out to Greenland
As a playful exaggeration, we could even walk on the water to Greenland and have an adventure together.

You can bury me there in an ice grave
I'm suggesting a fantastical scenario where we bury each other in the snow and ice of Greenland.

I'm so hot these days but sometimes oh,
I'm feeling passionate and excited about life right now, but sometimes I can also feel cold and distant emotionally.

I get, so cold I've been told
People have noticed that I can sometimes seem distant and aloof during moments when I'm feeling insecure or unsure.

It's a side effect from staring into the sun too long.
This emotional distance is a result of my past experiences and the ways in which they've affected me.

If you told me that there was a war I would fight for you.
I am willing to stand up and protect you, even in dire circumstances like war.

I would fight till we're all free,
My commitment to you goes beyond just defending you, but also extends to the larger community and our collective freedom.

Until we were all free
I will keep fighting until everyone is liberated and able to live their best lives.

I said what about Tuesday night are you free?
Asking about your schedule and availability, I'm interested in making plans and spending time with you.

My body's not prepared for this,
I'm jokingly suggesting that my body and nerves may not be able to handle my feelings for you.

I can feel my heart beat out of my chest,
This is how deeply and intensely I am feeling for you right now.

I apologize if I get heart blood all over your nice floral dress but it's not my fault so don't blame me,
I'm making light of my intensity and absurdity, and reassuring you that any reactions you have are not my responsibility.

Don't blame me, don't blame me 'cause it's not my fault it's your fault!
I'm jokingly shifting the blame for my feelings onto you, and asking you to share the responsibility for how I'm feeling.

Now I'm not saying that we should rush this,
I don't want to pressure you into anything or try to move too quickly.

I'm not suggesting that we should start having kids but maybe,
I'm not proposing anything too extreme, but maybe there's a middle ground that we can explore together.

We could think about getting a dog or a fish tank or a jar of squids
I'm suggesting some alternative options for us to consider as we envision our future together.

Or maybe just a chicken coop full of Alligators
As an outlandish idea, maybe we could even consider keeping a coop of alligators as pets and really embracing the unconventional lifestyle.

I will go along with whatever you say.
Ultimately, I care more about being with you than any specific plan or agenda, and I'm willing to go along with whatever you want to do.

I'm not a details man I just wanna,
I'm not too concerned with specifics or minutiae, all I really care about is being in your presence and enjoying your company.

Hang around and maybe get a chance
I'm hoping to spend more time with you and see where this connection might take us.

To hold your hand don't tell me I've, made a mistake.
I'm expressing my desire to connect with you physically and emotionally, and hoping that my previous actions or words haven't pushed you away.

I will tell you if it's okay, if it's okay
I promise to be honest and open with you about everything, and to respect your boundaries and feelings along the way.

I will tell you if it's not too late, if it's not too, not too late
I'm acknowledging that there may be some hesitancy or doubt on your part, but I want to assure you that it's not too late to start something meaningful between us.

And I will tell if it's okay if it's okay
I will let you know if everything's good and give you space to express yourself and reciprocate your own feelings.

If it's okay, if it's okay
Ultimately, I just want to make sure that we're both equally invested in this connection and that everything is okay between us.