What Do You Want
Unveiling Existential Queries: 'What Do You Want' by The Yardbirds
Lyrics
I want somebody here to tell me why
Seeking an explanation for a recurring phenomenon or situation.
There's always smoke up in the sky
Observing the consistent presence of smoke in the sky.
Please don't make me want to cry
Requesting not to be emotionally moved to tears.
Detail has not been seen
There's a lack of attention or observation to specific details.
Summer trees should all be green
Expressing the expectation that summer trees should be green.
Plain and green as they have been
Reiterating the natural state of trees being plain and green.
Sun don't ever change the scene
Desiring the sun not to alter the scenery.
Please never let them die
Asking for the preservation of something vital (possibly nature).
What do you want?
Repetition of the question "What do you want?" possibly reflecting frustration or confusion.
What do you want?
-What do you want?
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-Sounds which soar above my ears
Referring to sounds that are above or beyond immediate perception.
Will naturally precede in years
Those sounds will naturally come before or precede future events.
They only cause a flood of tears
Those sounds evoke strong emotional reactions, like tears.
I want to turn and run
Expressing a desire to avoid a situation by wanting to escape.
Don't need someone to make my fun
Not reliant on someone else for entertainment or happiness.
Only need to see the sun
Desiring the presence of the sun or positivity in life.
I will not go and cause harm
Expressing a commitment to avoid causing harm to others.
I cannot think that way
Rejecting a particular negative way of thinking.
What do you want?
Continued repetition of the question, reflecting a persistent quest for understanding.
What do you want?
-What do you want?
-What do you want?
-Sit spellbound by a flickering screen
Being captivated by a flickering screen, likely referring to television or media.
Watch the ever changing scenes
Observing the continuous change in scenes presented by the screen.
Listen to the rising screams
Hearing distressing or alarming noises that evoke screams.
Of children of today
Referring to the present generation or youth.
Lock your doors and stay within
Advising to stay protected indoors and avoid potential dangers outside.
Upon your face the stupid grins
Observing foolish or unaware expressions on faces.
Penalty for unrealized sins
Consequences faced for sins or mistakes that haven't been acknowledged.
Committed on your way
Actions or mistakes made during one's journey through life.
What do you want?
Continued repetition of the question, highlighting a persistent confusion or lack of understanding.
What do you want?
-What do you want?
-What do you want?
-What do you want?
Repetition of the question, possibly emphasizing the urgency or importance of finding an answer.
What do you want?
-What do you want?
-What do you want?
-What do you want?
-What do you want?
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