About the Song
"You Can't Always Get What You Want" is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones from their 1969 album Let It Bleed. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, it was named as the 100th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in its 2004 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" before dropping a place the following year.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
The themes in "You Can't Always Get What You Want" can be read as a reflection on the complexities of desire and fulfillment. For many listeners, the song conveys the idea that while we often strive for specific outcomes, life's realities may lead us in unexpected directions. This notion resonates with the universal experience of longing for something that remains just out of reach. The juxtaposition of hope and acceptance expressed in the lyrics encourages listeners to find comfort and meaning in what they have, rather than fixating solely on what they desire. Overall, it captures the bittersweet essence of life's journey.
Did You Know?
- The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in 1962.
- Dubbed "the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World", they are one of the most popular, influential, and enduring bands of the rock era.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Let It Bleed (Remastered 2019)
- Genre: Rock
- iTunes release date: November 28, 1969
- Track runtime: 7:28
Video Snapshot
- Video title: The Rolling Stones – You Can't Always Get What You Want (Official Lyric Video)
- YouTube channel: ABKCOVEVO
Quick Facts
- Artist: The Rolling Stones
- Song: You Can't Always Get What You Want (Remastered 2019)
- Album/collection: Let It Bleed (Remastered 2019)
- Genre: Rock
- Reference page: You Can't Always Get What You Want
