Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want
The Smiths/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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See, the luck I've had
Can make a good man
Turn bad
So please, please, please
Let me, let me, let me
Let me get what I want
Haven't had a dream in a long time
See, the life I've had
Can make a good man bad
So for once in my life
Let me get what I want
Lord knows, it would be the first time
Lord knows, it would be the first time
The Smiths/Morrissey's song Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want is an incredibly moving and heart-wrenching ballad that explores the concept of personal struggle and the desire for something better in the face of adversity. The opening lyrics, "Good times for a change, see, the luck I've had can make a good man turn bad" immediately set the tone for the song, highlighting the idea that personal circumstances can have a profound effect on one's character and outlook on life.
The singer calls out to the universe or some higher power, pleading with them to grant him what he desires most, saying "So please please please, let me, let me, let me, let me get what I want, this time." The repetition of "let me" underscores the desperation and longing in the singer's voice, and the emotional impact of the line cannot be overstated.
The second verse takes on a more melancholy and introspective tone, with the singer lamenting the fact that he hasn't had a dream in a long time, seemingly resigned to a life of disappointment and unfulfilled desire. Despite this, he still holds out hope that he can achieve something meaningful and significant, saying, "So for once in my life, let me get what I want. Lord knows, it would be the first time."
Line by Line Meaning
Good times for a change
Things are starting to look up
See, the luck I've had
I've had a lot of bad luck
Can make a good man turn bad
It's easy for someone to become bitter or cynical due to constant misfortune
So please please please
I'm begging you
Let me, let me, let me
Give me the chance to
Let me get what I want
Allow me to achieve my desires
This time
After all the disappointment I've faced previously
Haven't had a dream in a long time
I haven't had any aspirations or goals for a while
See, the life I've had
My past experiences have been difficult
Can make a good man bad
My past struggles can change someone's good nature
So for once in my life
Just this one time
Let me get what I want
Allow me to achieve my desires
Lord knows, it would be the first time
I've never had the chance to achieve my desires before
Lord knows, it would be the first time
I've never had the chance to achieve my desires before
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Marr, Steven Patrick Morrissey
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