Whataya Want from Me
Adam Lambert
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Hey, slow it down Whataya want from me Whataya want from me Yeah, I'm afraid Whataya want from me Whataya want from me There might have been a time When I would give myself away (Ooh) Once upon a time I didn't give a damn But now here we are So whataya want from me Whataya want from me Just don't give up I'm workin' it out Please don't give in I won't let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, whataya want from me Whataya want from me Yeah, it's plain to see That baby you're beautiful And there's nothing wrong with you It's me I'm a freak But thanks for lovin' me 'Cause you're doing it perfectly There might have been a time When I would let you slip away I wouldn't even try but I think You could save my life Just don't give up I'm workin' it out Please don't give in I won't let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, whataya want from me Whataya want from me Whataya want from me Whataya want from me Just don't give up on me I won't let you down No, I won't let you down So Just don't give up I'm workin' it out Please don't give in I won't let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, whataya want from me Just don't give up I'm workin' it out Please don't give in I won't let you down It messed me up, need a second to breathe Just keep coming around Hey, whataya want from me (whataya want from me) Whataya want from me (whataya want from me) Whataya want from me
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Written by: ALECIA MOORE, MAX MARTIN, JOHAN SCHUSTER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Whataya Want from Me" was debuted as the second single from Adam Lambert's first studio album, "For Your Entertainment," in November 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a global success, peaking in the top ten in various countries including Australia and the United States and became his highest-charting single to date.
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Grammy NominationIn December 2010, the song granted Adam Lambert a nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards – this was his first-ever Grammy nomination.
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Gold and Platinum Standards"Whataya Want from Me" received a Gold Certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 500,000 digital copies in the US. The song was also certified multi-platinum in Australia and Canada.
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The Songwriters"Whataya Want from Me" was penned by Pink, Max Martin, and Shellback. Pink initially recorded it for her album "Funhouse" but it didn’t make the final cut.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Diane Martel and has Adam Lambert going through emotional struggles, it was released on January 15, 2010.
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Positive ReviewsThe song received positive music critiques, with some considering it one of the standout tracks from the album "For Your Entertainment".
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Pink herself during her Truth About Love Tour, have covered "Whataya Want From Me" during live performances.
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BackgroundLambert revealed in an interview that the song is about the pressures of fame and what the music industry can do to a person.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song was featured in an episode of the popular TV sitcom "Glee," where it was performed by the character of Elliott "Starchild" Gilbert, who was played by Adam Lambert.
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