Everything You Want
Vertical Horizon · Everything You Want [1999]
Oh and it's rising in the back of your mind
You never could get it unless you were fed it
Now you're here, and you don't know why
But under skinned knees and the skid marks
Past the places where you used to learn
You howl and listen, listen and wait for
The echoes of angels who won't return
He's everything you want, he's everything you need
He's everything inside of you that you wish you could be
He says all the right things at exactly the right time
But he means nothing to you, and you don't know why
You're waiting for someone to put you together
You're waiting for someone to push you away
There's always another wound to discover
There's always something more you wish he'd say
He's everything you want, he's everything you need
He's everything inside of you that you wish you could be
He says all the right things at exactly the right time
But he means nothing to you, and you don't know why
But you'll just sit tight and watch it unwind
It's only what you're asking for
And you'll be just fine with all of your time
It's only what you're waiting for
Out of the island and into the highway
Past the places where you might have turned
You never did notice, but you still hide away
Anger of angels who won't return
He's everything you want, he's everything you need
He's everything inside of you that you wish you could be
He says all the right things at exactly the right time
But he means nothing to you, and you don't know why
I am everything you want, I am everything you need
I am everything inside of you that you wish you could be
I say all the right things at exactly the right time
But I mean nothing to you, and I don't know why
And I don't know why
Why, why
I don't know
Everything You Want
Vertical Horizon's 'Everything You Want' stands as a defining track from their 1999 debut album, capturing the raw energy and melodic sensibilities that characterized their early work. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of alternative rock and country influences, featuring driving rhythms and emotive vocals that resonated with audiences during the late 1990s. As a lead single, it effectively introduced the group to a wider audience, showcasing their ability to craft anthemic songs that balanced acoustic storytelling with electric intensity. The recording reflects the era's shift toward more polished yet authentic country-rock productions, cementing Vertical Horizon's place in the landscape of independent rock bands of the time.

