What Do You Want From Me

Album: 	The Music of Vocal Harmony Season Five
Released:	April 19, 2020
By: 	Vocal Harmony original composition
Sung by: 	Jamal Fernsby and Nikki
Place: 	The Park
Episode: 	Underground Gems
==Lyrics==
Jamal:
In a world painted with shades of gray, I once danced in the shadows,
Unafraid to show the cracks within, let the world see me fall.
But now the spotlight's on my face, and every step feels so calculated,
And I'm just trying to keep up the pace, as I juggle with all your expectations.
So here I stand, stripped of the façade,
My vulnerability on full display.
I'm not perfect, I'm just a man, trying to make it through the day,
But with you by my side, I'll find my way.
Jamal:
What do you want from me? Tell me, I'll try to be that person,
But the weight of your dreams is too much to bear, can't you see?
Nikki:
What do you take me for? Think I'm made of something more,
Than flesh and bones, a heart that's torn, in this masquerade.
Jamal:
I'm asking for a moment, just a little time to find myself,
In the chaos of your whispers, in the storm of your expectations.
What do you want from me? I'm just a man, not a god,
I'm begging for acceptance, don't let me fall too hard.
Nikki:
I've been a fool for too long, expecting hearts to be strong,
But all I find are shattered pieces, in a world that plays the game.
The mirror shows a weary soul, trying to hold its own,
Against the tide of deceit, in a world that's never the same.
And here I am, no more games to play,
The walls around my heart slowly decay.
I'm not flawless, I'm just a girl, searching for something real,
But with you, I've found the cure for all that I feel.
Jamal:
What do you want from me? Tell me, I'll try to be that person,
But the weight of your dreams is too much to bear, can't you see?
Nikki:
What do you take me for? Think I'm made of something more,
Than flesh and bones, a heart that's torn, in this masquerade.
Jamal (Nikki):
I'm asking for a moment, just a little time to find myself,
In the chaos of your whispers, in the storm of your expectations.
What do you want from me? (I'm just a girl, not a savior)
(and Nikki: I'm pleading for patience, don't you dare let me go.)
Jamal with Nikki
Maybe I'm a freak, maybe I'm a mess, 
but I've found my peace in your embrace,
And maybe you're a loser, feeling like a ghost, 
but in my eyes, you're winning the race.
Let's lay down our armor, our shields made of fear,
We're not alone in this fight, let's wipe away each other's tears.
Jamal and Nikki:
What do you want from me? Tell me, I'll try to be that person,
But the weight of your dreams is too much to bear, can't you see?
What do you take me for? Think I'm made of something more,
Than flesh and bones, a heart that's torn, in this masquerade.
I'm asking for a moment, just a little time to find myself,
In the chaos of your whispers, in the storm of your expectations.
What do you want from me? I'm just a soul, learning to breathe,
I'm asking for acceptance, won't you walk with me?
What do you want from me? Tell me, I'll try to be that person,
But the weight of your dreams is too much to bear, can't you see?
What do you take me for? Think I'm made of something more,
Than flesh and bones, a heart that's torn, in this masquerade.
I'm asking for a moment, just a little time to find myself,
In the chaos of your whispers, in the storm of your expectations.
What do you want from me? We're just humans, you and me,
Together we're strong, we're not alone in this sea.
I'm begging for acceptance, don't you dare let me go.
Category:Songs
Category:Season 5 Songs