All They Wanted

Panchiko's song 'All They Wanted' delves into the complex emotions of longing and validation. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship where one partner feels increasingly disconnected and unfulfilled. The opening lines, 'She doesn't feel like she owes me / She doesn't feel you down on me,' suggest a sense of emotional detachment. The woman in the song seems indifferent, absorbed in watching TV, which symbolizes a lack of engagement and intimacy. This detachment leads to boredom and a deeper sense of dissatisfaction for the narrator.

The chorus reveals the core of the song's emotional landscape: the desire to feel wanted and needed. 'It's all they ever wanted to feel / Like she's running / And it's all she ever needed to feel / Like she's needed.' These lines highlight a universal human need for validation and connection. The repetition of 'wanted' and 'needed' underscores the intensity of this yearning. The song suggests that these feelings are not just desires but essential needs for emotional well-being.

The second verse introduces a more complex character, 'Girl with the fuck-me eyes / Girl who has to lie.' This character seems to embody a facade, using her appearance and deceit as a means to gain the validation she craves. The line 'Feelings and they wanna die / When it's all over she cries' indicates a deep emotional turmoil. Despite her efforts to feel wanted, the aftermath leaves her in tears, suggesting that superficial validation is ultimately unfulfilling. The song closes by reiterating the need to feel wanted and needed, emphasizing that these are fundamental human desires that drive much of our behavior and emotional experiences.