What Do You Want From Me
Pink Floyd · The Division Bell [1994]
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
What Do You Want From Me
Released in 1994 on The Division Bell, this track stands as a pivotal moment in Pink Floyd's late-career evolution. Marked by a shift toward a more direct, radio-friendly sound compared to their earlier progressive rock experiments, the song features the band's signature layered guitars and synthesizers. It serves as a reflective companion to the album's themes of reconciliation and moving forward, capturing the group's attempt to bridge the gap between their classic era and contemporary audiences. The recording showcases the band's enduring ability to blend atmospheric textures with melodic clarity, cementing their status as pioneers of progressive rock while addressing universal sentiments of longing and acceptance.