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I Don’t Know What I Want Lyrics by Otis Ball

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My old man says success is the measure
Maybe so but I don't need the pressure
Not right now cause I got enough
Teachers tell me I don't lack the brains
Ask if I'm under some kind of strain
Well that's too much and I really can't take it
They all say that I'm not getting younger
And I'd better make up my mind
Man, you'd think I was committin' some kinda crime
'Cause I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
But I want it now
When I talk they just don't wanna listen
Then they push me to make some decisions
I can't wait and they wonder why
Everyone says I've got no direction
They want me sent to a house of correction
That's too much when I really can't take it
When I try to relieve my frustration
Seems like nothing I can do is right
My mind is aching and I'm sick of being so uptight
'Cause I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
But I want it now
All my life they complained that I'm just a dreamer
But I can't make a move when they wound my pride
When they say it must stop they push and pull me
I don't know what to do
And it's like I'm just talking through a cell door
Some one give me a clue
'Cause I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
I don't know what I want
But I want it now
I want it now
Oh, give it to me
Oh, yeah
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Otis Ball

Otis Ball

About “I Don’t Know What I Want” by Otis Ball

Read the complete lyrics to "I Don’t Know What I Want" by Otis Ball from the album "Favorite Love Songs". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"I Don’t Know What I Want" appears on "Favorite Love Songs".

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