“What You Want” is a song by Caedmon’s Call that is one of my top 5 songs of all time, and for 2 reasons.  First of all, the lyrics are simple yet have a big impact.  Also, the way that Derek Webb sings parts of it is just awesome.  He tends to scream at certain parts for emphasis, and in mixing, they added a lot of reverb to those parts.  I have bold-ed the parts I am referring to in the lyrics below.  Press the little play button to listen.

What You Want by Caedmon’s Call

You’re softer than a cannon blast
But your effects much longer last
And I want you just like a hole in my head
But I need you like a meal and a bed
And you say, “Come on, I’m not what you’re after.”
But I know you’re not just anyone, anyone

But I’m not what you want
No, I’m not anyone
But if you needed me
Then I could be someone

And you’re an army in a horse
And you have taken me by force
And all the freedom in this world could not resist
The sweet temptation of your sweet elusiveness
So I say “Come on!” as the gate swings open
Cause I know you’re not just anyone, anyone
And the lie’s always cheaper than the truth
But the lie’s all I’ve ever known of you
Maybe none of this is true

But I’m not what you want
No, I’m not anyone
But if you needed me
Then I could be someone