What You Want
Embracing Life's Unforeseen Desires
Lyrics
What you want doesn't always happen when you want it
Describes the unpredictability of achieving desires and how timing may not align with one's wishes.
What you want doesn't always happen at all
Reiterates the idea that desired outcomes may not always materialize, emphasizing the element of uncertainty.
What you want doesn't always happen when you want it
Similar to line 1, emphasizes the lack of synchronization between one's desires and their actual occurrence.
You were born when the waters were rapidly rising
Describes the circumstances of birth, possibly suggesting a challenging or tumultuous environment represented by rising waters.
You were born when the fire could not be quenched
Continues the birth metaphor, highlighting challenges by mentioning unquenchable fire, symbolizing difficulties that persist.
On an endless stretch of highway when the sun beat down in june
Paints a picture of a challenging journey through life, using an endless highway under a scorching sun in June as a metaphor.
You grew up with the building ever higher ever taller
Describes the growth process with imagery of structures getting taller, suggesting the challenges and pressures of life increasing.
You grew up with the traffic car after car
Continues the growth theme, using the constant flow of traffic as a metaphor for the ongoing challenges and demands of life.
With the city limits growing pushing on and on and on
Highlights the relentless expansion of city limits, symbolizing the persistent nature of obstacles and challenges.
What you want doesn't always happen when you want it
Repeats the idea from lines 1 and 3, reinforcing the theme that desired outcomes are not guaranteed, emphasizing the unpredictability.
What you want doesn't always happen at all
Reiterates the notion that not all desires come to fruition, underscoring the element of uncertainty and lack of control.
What you want doesn't always happen when you want it
Echoes the previous lines, emphasizing that timing and realization of desires do not always align.
When the lights start to flicker and the tap runs dry
Describes challenging moments in life using flickering lights and a dry tap, representing difficulties and hardships.
When your daughter won't stop crying and she can't tell you why
Depicts a parent's helplessness when their child is upset, emphasizing the challenges of parenthood and the mysteries of emotions.
The questions last for miles, it goes on and on and on
Highlights the enduring nature of life's questions, suggesting a continuous and unresolved search for meaning and understanding.
You were bleached from the sun
Describes the impact of the sun, possibly symbolizing life's harsh experiences, leaving a lasting impression on the individual.
You were burnt from its rays
Continues the metaphor of the sun, suggesting that life's challenges have left enduring marks or scars on the person.
You were blinded by the headlights
Describes being blinded by headlights, possibly symbolizing moments of confusion or disorientation in life.
You were blinded by your age
Suggests being blinded by age, indicating that the passage of time may bring challenges and loss of clarity.
No one ever had to tell you cause you always knew how it would be
Expresses an innate understanding of life's realities, implying that the individual has always anticipated how things would unfold.
What you want doesn't always happen when you want it
Reiterates the overarching theme that desired outcomes may not align with personal timelines, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of life.
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