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"Not What You Want" is a track from Sleater-Kinney's ninth studio album, **No Cities to Love**, released in 2015. This song showcases the band's signature indie rock sound, featuring powerful guitar riffs and compelling vocals. Lyrically, it delves into themes of desire, frustration, and the complexities of personal relationships. **No Cities to Love** marked Sleater-Kinney's return after a decade-long hiatus, receiving widespread acclaim for its energetic performances and emotional depth. "Not What You Want" exemplifies the band's ability to blend raw emotion with intricate musicality, resonating with both longtime fans and new listeners.
Saw Johnny at the store
I said, "Get your car, let's hit the road"
Oh, tell me baby, what's wrong?
He said, "Tell me baby, what's wrong?"
(She's on fire now)
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
(Do you think you wanna watch?)
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
(I think you'd better not)
Do you wanna get the wheel?
Swerve my heart, it pounds with steel
Oh, tell me baby, what's wrong?
He said, "Tell me baby, what's wrong?"
You'll not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Get my foot on the floor
Go eighty, ninety-five, maybe more
Tell me baby, what's wrong?
He said, "Tell me baby, what's wrong?"
It's not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
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Hold me out, you're my girl
Hold me out, you're my girl
You're my girl
Not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Not what you want, it's everything
Oh, it's everything