Charted: 1990 Peaked at #60 Ensign/Chrysalis -- 23528 From the album "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" Written by Sinead O'Connor B-Side "What Do You Want?" 45 RPM -- 4:13
It seems like years since you held the baby While I wrecked the bedroom You said it was dangerous after Sunday And I knew you loved me He thinks I just became famous And that's what messed me up But, he's wrong How could I possibly know what I want When I was only twenty-one There's millions of people To offer advice and say how I should be But, they're twisted And they will never be any influence on me But, you will always be You will always be
If I treated you mean I really didn't mean to But, you know how it is And how a pregnancy can change you I see plenty of clothes that I like But, I won't go anywhere nice for a while All I want to do is just sit here And write it all down, rest for a while I can't bear to be in another city One where you are not I would return to nothing without you If I'm your girlfriend or not
Maybe I was mean But, I really don't think so You asked if I'm scared And I said so
Everyone can see what's going on They laugh, 'cause they know they're untouchable Not because what I said was wrong Whatever it may bring I will live by my own policies I will sleep with a clear conscience I will sleep in peace
Maybe it sounds mean But, I really don't think so You asked for the truth and I told you Through their own words They will be exposed They've got a severe case of The emperor's new clothes The emperor's new clothes Emperor's new clothes Emperor's new clothes