I Want It All

Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John

Adventure seeker on an empty street,

Just an alley creeper, light on his feet

A young fighter screaming, with no time for doubt

With the pain and anger can't see a way out,

It ain't much I'm asking, I heard him say,

Gotta find me a future move out of my way,

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,



Listen all you people, come gather round

I gotta get me a game plan, gotta shake you to the ground

Just give me what I know is mine,

People do you hear me, just give me the sign,

It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth

Here's to the future for the dreams of youth,

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,



I'm a man with a one track mind,

So much to do in one life time (people do you hear me)

Not a man for compromise and where's and why's and living lies

So I'm living it all, yes I'm living it all,

And I'm giving it all, and I'm giving it all,

It ain't much I'm asking, if you want the truth,

Here's to the future, hear the cry of youth,

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,

I want it all, I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now,

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I Want It All

Released in 1973, 'I Want It All' stands as a defining track from Elton John's early career, showcasing his signature blend of piano-driven balladry and soaring vocals. The song captures the universal longing for love and acceptance, delivered with a melodic intensity that became a staple of his early discography. As a key component of his foundational work, it exemplifies the emotional depth and theatrical flair that would characterize his subsequent output. The recording remains a testament to his ability to craft anthems that resonate across generations, cementing his status as a pioneer of rock and pop music during the early 1970s.