What Do You Want from Me
Pink Floyd
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As you look around this room tonight Settle in your seat and dim the lights Do you want my blood do you want my tears What do you want What do you want from me Should I sing until I can't sing any more Play these strings until my fingers are raw You're so hard to please What do you want from me Do you think I know something you don't know What do you want from me If I don't promise you the answers would you go What do you want from me Should I stand out in the rain Do you want me to make a daisy chain for you I'm not the one you need What do you want from me You can have anything you want You can drift, you can dream, even walk on water Anything you want You can own everything you see Sell your soul for complete control Is that really what you need You can lose yourself this night See inside there is nothing to hide Turn and face the light What do you want from me
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Written by: Dave Gilmour, Polly Samson, Rick Wright
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"What Do You Want From Me" is a track from Pink Floyd's fourteenth studio album called "The Division Bell", which was released on March 28, 1994.
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Lyrics & CompositionThe lyrics were penned by the band's bassist, Roger Waters. They deal with themes of materialism and pressure, asking the listener what they expect from the performer.
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Vocal PerformanceThe lead vocals on the track were rendered by David Gilmour. This song is known for showcasing Gilmour's distinctive vocal style and virile guitar solos.
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Musical Style"What Do You Want From Me" showcases Pink Floyd's customary progressive rock style. It uses a Hammond organ and guitar grinds at the introduction which make it unique and refreshing.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it was not released as a single, the song still made its mark and attracted considerable radio airplay.
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Live Performances"What Do You Want From Me" was performed during the Division Bell tour in 1994, which was Pink Floyd's last tour.
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Notable CoverBlues rock band Gov't Mule covered "What Do You Want From Me" in their album "Dark Side of the Mule" in 2014.
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Guitar SoloOne of the highlights of the song is David Gilmour's expressive guitar solo. It is considered one of his best solos in Pink Floyd's discography.
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Album ThemeThe album "The Division Bell" revolves around the themes of communication and how people interpret the world around them. "What Do You Want From Me" fits squarely within this theme.
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ControversyDespite being a popular track, "What Do You Want From Me" also stirred a fair amount of controversy due to its perceived negative tone and critical lyrics directed towards greedy fans or music industry.
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Concert FilmA live version of "What Do You Want From Me" appears on the 1995 concert recording "Pulse", underlining its significance in Pink Floyd's repertoire.
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