“What I Want” features Guns N’ Roses lead guitarist Slash. As of now, Slash is the only listed feature on a Daughtry song across Daughtry’s entire discography. Slash is on guitar for the entire song.
[Verse 1]
It always seemed that I was sorry for the things that I did
But never did a thing about it 'til I let you in
It's kinda funny 'bout the time that I was fallin' apart
You came and put me back together now
[Chorus]
'Cause what I want and what I need
Has now become the same things you've been offering
As days go by, I've finally become what you want me to be
[Verse 2]
I still remember all the stupid things that I've said and done
But still, you stuck around with me when all your friends said, "Run!"
You've given me a name, I found myself inside all the flames
Becoming everything for you again
[Chorus]
'Cause what I want and what I need
Has now become the same things you've been offering
As days go by, I've finally become what you want me to be
[Bridge]
Don't tell me you saw it all along
God help me, I never knew I belonged
Guess I was wrong
[Chorus]
'Cause what I want and what I need
Has now become the same things you've been offering
As days go by, I've finally become what you want me to be
'Cause what I want and what I need
Has now become the same things you've been offering
As days go by, I've finally become what you want me to be
What I Want was written by Chris Daughtry & Brian Howes.
What I Want was produced by Howard Benson.
Daughtry released What I Want on Tue Nov 21 2006.