My old man says success is the measure

Maybe so but I don't need the pressure

Not right now cause I got enough



Teachers tell me I don't lack the brains

Ask if I'm under some kind of strain

Well that's too much and I really can't take it



They all say that I'm not getting younger

And I'd better make up my mind

Man, you'd think I was committin' some kinda crime



'Cause I don't know what I want

I don't know what I want

I don't know what I want

But I want it now



When I talk they just don't wanna listen

Then they push me to make some decisions

I can't wait and they wonder why



Everyone says I've got no direction

They want me sent to a house of correction

That's too much when I really can't take it



When I try to relieve my frustration

Seems like nothing I can do is right

My mind is aching and I'm sick of being so uptight



'Cause I don't know what I want

I don't know what I want

I don't know what I want

But I want it now



All my life they complained that I'm just a dreamer

But I can't make a move when they wound my pride

When they say it must stop they push and pull me

I don't know what to do

And it's like I'm just talking through a cell door

Some one give me a clue



'Cause I don't know what I want

I don't know what I want

I don't know what I want

But I want it now

I want it now

Oh, give it to me

Oh, yeah

Writer : ERIC CARMEN
Copyright : Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group