I Just Wanted the Goods
Yearning for More: Stereophonics' Quest in 'I Just Wanted the Goods'
Lyrics
You step in the ring
You enter a challenging situation
And you feel that swing
Sense the intensity or excitement of the experience
And you need that pound
Crave the impact or force
Then you hit the ground
Experience a downfall or setback
I just wanted the goods
Desire for material possessions or success
I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-You buy the diamond ring
Acquire an extravagant item, like a diamond ring
It goes bling, bling, bling
Highlight the flashy or showy nature of the ring
You got a rabbit on your back
Carry a burden or responsibility
Then it's yakety yack
Followed by meaningless talk or conversation
I just wanted the goods
Continued desire for materialistic gains
I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-Where's your heart, man?
Questioning the essence of character, values, and priorities
Where's your soul?
-Where's your balls, man?
-Where's the gold?
-Where's your guts, man?
-What d'you own?
-What's it worth, man?
-The seed is sown
-Hear the bell ring, ring
Metaphor for facing challenges, getting knocked down repeatedly
You don't swing to win
-Seven, eight, nine, ten
-You're knocked down again
-I just wanted the goods
Reiteration of the desire for material goods
I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-You hear the telephone ring
Receive a call, possibly representing opportunities or distractions
Head's ring-a-ding-ding
Symbolic reference to a buzzing or distracting mind
But you need that gold
Desire for wealth or success
And you sold your soul
Sacrifice integrity or values for material gain
I just wanted the goods
Continued pursuit of material desires
I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-Where's your heart, man?
Questions about personal values, courage, possessions, and worth
Where's your soul?
-Where's your balls, man?
-Where's the gold?
-Where's your guts, man?
-What d'you know?
-Did you ever feel the same about me?
Questioning if the feelings are reciprocated
I just wanted the goods
Repetition of the desire for material goods
I just wanted the goods
-Yeah, come on, tell me, baby, now
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-Yeah, come on, tell me, baby, now
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-Yeah, come on, tell me, baby, now
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-Yeah, come on, tell me, baby, now
-Yeah, tell me now
Encouragement or plea to reveal true feelings or intentions
Yeah, tell me now
-Yeah, come on and tell me, tell me now
-I just wanted the goods
-I just wanted the goods
-Yeah, come on, tell me, baby, now
Final plea for honest communication
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