What I Want Lyrics
When I go out again
I'm gonna drink a lot
I'm gonna take a shot
'Cause that's just what I want, want, want
What I want, want, want, hmm
And when I see my friend
Put something on her tongue
I'm gonna ask for one
'Cause that's just what I want, want, want
What I want, want, want
[Pre-Chorus]
I've spent way too-too-too many years not knowing what
What I wanted, how to get it, how to live it and now
I'm gonna make up for it all at once
'Cause that's, that's just what I want
[Chorus]
I want the full effects
I want to hit it hard
I want to dance in the middle of a gay bar
Ooh, ooh-ooh
That's what I want, there's nothing wrong, with what I want
Yeah, yeah
I want the fireworks
I want the chemistry
I want that girl right over there to wanna date me
Ooh, ooh-ooh
That's what I want, there's nothing wrong, with what I want
Yeah, yeah
Shе's dancing to the song
With all her leathеr on
I think we'll get along
'Cause she's got what I want, want, want
What I want, want, I want
[Pre-Chorus]
I've spent way too-too-too many years
Not knowing what
What I wanted, how to get it, how to live it and now
I'm gonna make up for all of it at once
'Cause that's, that's just what I want
[Chorus]
I want the full effects
I want to hit it hard
I want to dance in the middle of a gay bar
Ooh, ooh-ooh
That's what I want, there's nothing wrong, with what I want
Yeah, yeah
I want the fireworks
I want the chemistry
I want that girl right over there to wanna date me
Ooh, ooh-ooh
That's what I want, there's nothing wrong, with what I want
Yeah, yeah
My hands are shaking, it's psychosomatic
That's how bad I want what I want
What I (Want)
What I want
I'm gonna take it, I'm just gonna grab it
That's how bad I want what I want
What I (Want)
What I want
[Pre-Chorus]
I've spent too-too-too many years
I've cried too-too-too many tears
And now I'm gonna make up for it all at once
'Cause that's, that just what I want
[Chorus]
I want the full effects
I want to hit it hard
I want to dance in the middle of a gay bar
Ooh, ooh-ooh
That's what I want, there's nothing wrong, with what I want
Yeah, yeah
I want the fireworks
I want the chemistry
I want that girl right over there to wanna date me
Ooh, ooh-ooh
That's what I want, there's nothing wrong, with what I want
Yeah, yeah
About
Electronic pop song “What I Want” sees MUNA claiming autonomy over what they want, including queer desire. DIY Mag described it as “an ode to the frustration felt when you’ve been a restricted version of yourself for far too long.”
A music video was released along with the album on June 24, 2022.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
This was a song that started as actually a Zoom co-write. I did it with Leland, who is an amazing songwriter and artist in his own right, and who has also done a lot of work on songs in the universe of RuPaul’s Drag Race. I had a couple beats from Naomi, and I took them into the session and we both liked that one. After the session, I sent a demo to Naomi and Jo, and I remember Naomi freaking out and knowing that it was going to be a banger and wanting to work on it. I was a little bit scared of the song initially because of how much of a banger it is. There are strings in the chorus that were very inspired by ‘Toxic’, the classic Britney song.
- 1.Silk Chiffon
- 2.What I Want
- 4.Home By Now
- 5.Kind of Girl
- 6.Handle Me
- 7.No Idea
- 8.Solid
- 10.Loose Garment
- 11.Shooting Star
