"What I Want" by Morgan Wallen featuring Tate McRae.
Okay, here are the lyrics for "What I Want" by Morgan Wallen featuring Tate McRae. It's a song about two people who acknowledge their emotional unavailability but find a temporary connection with each other, understanding and accepting the fleeting nature of their relationship.
[Verse 1: Morgan Wallen]
Nah, you ain't gotta worry 'bout no trust issues with me
I got 'em too, I got 'em too
Nah, you ain't gotta worry 'bout no exes that's crazy
I got 'em too, you know I do1
[Pre-Chorus: Morgan Wallen]
If you're in a hurry
Nah, you ain't gonna hurt me tonight
And it won't be the worst thing
If this is all it is, and in the middle of a kiss2
[Chorus: Morgan Wallen, Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae]
She said, "You don't want this heart, boy, it's already broke"
Told me everything she touch just goes up in smoke
Only stay a couple nights, then she gon' be gone
I said, "Baby, you should know that's what I want"3
[Post-Chorus: Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae]
That's what I want, that's what I want (That's what I want)
That's what I want, that's what I want, that's what I want (That's what I want)
That's what I want (Oh)4
[Verse 2: Tate McRae]
Nah, you ain't gotta talk about where this thing is goin'
We both know, we both know
And you ain't gotta act like you don't like that I'm broken
It kinda shows, yeah, it kinda shows
[Pre-Chorus: Tate McRae, Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, Morgan Wallen]
Baby, don't you worry
You ain't gonna hurt me tonight
It won't be the worst thing
If this is how it is (I said), then he (She) kissed me again5
[Chorus: Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae]
She said, "You don't want this heart, boy, it's already broke"
Told me everything she touch just goes up in smoke
Only stay a couple nights, then she gon' be gone
I said, "Baby, you should know that's what I want"6
[Post-Chorus: Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae]
That's what I want, that's what I want (That's what I want)
That's what I want, that's what I want, that's what I want (That's what I want)
That's what I want (Oh)7
[Bridge: Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae]
We can lie here in the dark, be who we are
And when the sun comes up, we'll just be two more stars
That burned out, yeah, we burned out
[Chorus: Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae]
She said, "You don't want this heart, no, it can't be fixed"
And I ain't ready to try on a night like this
But if you still wanna stay, there ain't nothin' wrong
I said, "Baby, you should know that's what I want"8
[Post-Chorus: Morgan Wallen & Tate McRae, Morgan Wallen, Tate McRae]
That's what I want, that's what I want (That's what I want)
That's what I want, that's what I want, that's what I want (That's what I want)
That's what I want (Oh,9 that's what I want)
That's what I want, that's what I want
That's what I want, that's what I want, that's what I want
[Outro: Morgan Wallen]
That's what I want
Please note that lyrics can sometimes have slight variations depending on the source or live performances. This version is based on common lyric databases.
Okay, let's break down some of the top and most meaningful lyrics from "What I Want" by Morgan Wallen featuring Tate McRae and discuss what they're about.
The central theme of the song revolves around two people who are emotionally unavailable or "broken" but find a mutual, temporary understanding and connection without the pressure of a long-term commitment.
Here are some key lyrics and their meanings:
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Lyric:
She said, "You don't want this heart, boy, it's already broke"
Told me everything she touch just goes up in smoke
Only stay a couple nights, then she gon' be gone
I said, "Baby, you should know that's what I want"
- What it's about: This is the core of the song, stated in the chorus. Tate McRae's character (or the female perspective) is upfront about her emotional state and inability to offer a lasting relationship. She warns that she's damaged and will eventually leave. Morgan Wallen's character (or the male perspective) surprisingly and reassuringly responds that this temporary, no-strings-attached situation is exactly what he's looking for too. It highlights a mutual understanding of their current emotional capacities.
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Lyric:
Nah, you ain't gotta worry 'bout no trust issues with me
I got 'em too, I got 'em too
- What it's about: This line, sung by Morgan Wallen at the beginning, immediately establishes a sense of shared experience and lowers the stakes. Both individuals are coming into this interaction with past hurts ("trust issues"). This admission creates a foundation of honesty and mutual understanding, suggesting neither is looking to deceive or pressure the other.
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Lyric (Tate McRae's verse):
Nah, you ain't gotta talk about where this thing is goin'
We both know, we both know
And you ain't gotta act like you don't like that I'm broken
It kinda shows, yeah, it kinda shows
- What it's about: Tate McRae's verse mirrors Wallen's sentiment from her perspective. She reinforces the idea that there's no need for discussions about the future of their connection because they both understand its transient nature. She also acknowledges her own "brokenness" and implies an acceptance, or even an attraction, to that quality in the other person, or at least a lack of pretense about it.
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Lyric:
We can lie here in the dark, be who we are
And when the sun comes up, we'll just be two more stars
That burned out, yeah, we burned out
- What it's about: This lyric from the bridge uses the metaphor of "burned out stars" to beautifully capture the fleeting and perhaps slightly damaged nature of their connection. They can be authentic with each other in the moment ("lie here in the dark, be who we are"), but they both accept that their intense connection, like a star, will eventually fade or "burn out." It’s a poignant acceptance of impermanence.
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Lyric:
Baby, don't you worry
You ain't gonna hurt me tonight
It won't be the worst thing
If this is how it is
- What it's about: These lines, echoed by both artists in their pre-choruses, emphasize the low-pressure, mutually understood terms of their encounter. They are reassuring each other that because their expectations are aligned (i.e., not expecting forever), the potential for getting hurt is minimized. They are okay if the connection doesn't go beyond the immediate present.
In essence, "What I Want" is about two people finding solace and a temporary connection in their shared emotional unavailability. The "top lyrics" all point to this theme of mutual understanding, acceptance of brokenness, and the explicit agreement on a no-strings-attached relationship, which is exactly what both characters desire at that moment.
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