What I Want

What I want is not hard to grasp
But for some reason it like sand
And the harder I try to hold on
Through my hands it shall pass

What I want is so much more
But time after time it walks through a door
Either with my pride
Or the hope that I I try to hide

What I want is truth
Something that seems to be hard to find
Like a diamond in a collapsed mine
Or my feelings at this time

What I want is people to see
See me simply for me
Not for my smile
Or my charm
But see that please everyone else
Is bringing nothing but harm

What I want is a man
Not a boy
Surely not a toy
But someone who is on my level
Someone who can pick me up
Make me strong
Have a good conversation
And hold my attention
Even if they don't speak to me
For oh so long

What I want is so much more
I want to be happy
Even on life's cloudiest days
I want to smile
Even when it seems all joy has been taken away
I want to be his one and only
Even though I don't know who he is
I want to be your friend
Even when you turn your back on me
I want to be me
So that the world can see

What I want is for you to know
That I want our relationship to grow
I want you regardless if you know
I want to stop wanting
I want that man but if not I can't wait a while
I don't want to want you
I want to have you all night long

What I want
Is to never have to put on another show
To be successful
And to be strong
To make those who matter proud
To be able to scream whatever I want aloud
For life to be right
Is for him to want me

What I want is not hard to grasp
But for some reason it like sand
And the harder I try to hold on
Through my hands it shall pass