If She Knew What She Wants
Bangles
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If she knew what she wants (He'd be giving it to her) If she knew what she needs (He could give her that too) If she knew what she wants (But he can't see through her) If she knew what she wants He'd be giving it to her Giving it to her But she wants everything (He can pretend to give her everything) Or there's nothing she wants (She don't want to sort it out) He's crazy for this girl (But she don't know what she's looking for) If she knew what she wants He'd be giving it to her Giving it to her I'd say her values are corrupted But she's open to change Then one day she's satisfied And the next I'll find her crying And it's nothing she can explain Some have a style That they work hard to refine So they walk a crooked line But she won't understand Why anyone would have to try To walk a line when they could fly No sense thinking I could rehabilitate her When she's fine, fine, fine She's got so many ideas traveling around in her head She doesn't need nothing from mine
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Written by: JULES SHEAR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"If She Knew What She Wants" was originally written by singer-songwriter Jules Shear and first recorded by him for his 1985 album "The Eternal Return."
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Band VersionThe Bangles covered the song a year later in 1986 for their album "Different Light" which is one of their most successful albums.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is typically classified under the pop and pop-rock genres.
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Chart PerformanceThe Bangles' version of "If She Knew What She Wants" reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song directed by Francis Delia was one of their first to receive heavy airplay on MTV.
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Jay Roach InfluenceFamed director Jay Roach, known for his work on the Austin Powers movie series amongst others, used to play this song during his band's performances at Stanford University.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with the theme of a woman's indecisiveness and the frustration it causes to those around her.
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Lead VocalSusanna Hoffs, a member of the Bangles, is most noted for providing the lead vocals for the song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists including Tracey Ullman and an instrumental version by English guitarist Martin Winch in 2003.
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Jules Shear CommentThe song's original writer, Jules Shear stated that he wrote the song about himself and explained it to be about someone who doesn't know what they require.
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