What You Want
Evanescence
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Do what you, what you want If you have a dream for better Do what you what you want Till you don't want it anymore (Remember who you really are) Do what you, what you want Your world's closing in on you now (It isn't over) Stand and face the unknown (Got to remember who you really are) Every heart in my hands like a pale reflection Hello, hello remember me? I'm everything you can't control Somewhere beyond the pain There must be a way to believe we can break through Do what you, what you want You don't have to lay your life down (Is it over?) Do what you what you want Till you find what you're looking for (Got to remember who you really are) But every hour slipping by screams that I have failed you Hello, hello remember me? I'm everything you can't control Somewhere beyond the pain there must be a way to believe Hello, hello remember me? I'm everything you can't control Somewhere beyond the pain there must be a way to believe There's still time, close your eyes Only love will guide you home Tear down the walls and free your soul Till we crash we're forever spiraling down, down, down, down Hello, hello, it's only me Infecting everything you love Somewhere beyond the pain There must be a way to believe Hello, hello remember me? I'm everything you can't control Somewhere beyond the pain There must be a way to learn forgiveness Hello, hello remember me? I'm everything you can't control Somewhere beyond the pain There must be a way to believe we can break through Remember who you really are Do what you want, you want
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Written by: Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo, Timothy Todd Mccord
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11 facts about this song
Album"What You Want" is a track from the third studio album, "Evanescence," by the American rock band of the same name.
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Release DateThis song was released as a lead single from the album on August 9, 2011.
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Music GenreThe song is classified as hard rock with a mix of alternative metal.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song reflects a message of freedom and abandon. According to Amy Lee, the lead singer, it's about taking charge of your life, owning the choices and deciding where to go from there.
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Chart Performance"What You Want" made it to number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the UK Rock Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Meiert Avis, was inspired by their journey as a band starting from their hometown, Little Rock, Arkansas, to their current successes.
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Collaborative EffortThe song is a collective effort by all the band members, with Amy Lee, Terry Balsamo, and Tim McCord being the primary writers.
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Live Performance Debut"What You Want" was first performed live on MTV's "Evanescence: Live from the Rock" on August 8, 2011.
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Departure from Previous StyleThe song marked a shift from Evanescence's earlier style, as it was less centered on the piano and more focused on a heavier, fuller sound.
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Critical ReceptionCritics gave mixed reviews to "What You Want," with some praising its energy and heavy rock sound, while some critiqued it for lacking the uniqueness found in the band's previous work.
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InspirationAmy Lee noted that she penned down this song to give herself and every listener a reminder of what they are capable of when they realize their power and strength.
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