Brooke RicheyBusiness Owner, Brooke Richey Music · Prophetic Musician | Helping singers and performers develop their full creative expression.

As a witness to the struggle of alcoholism, and a target for further coping— here’s a song about it.

28 Apr 2026 · 3 min

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The piece is a lyrical monologue in which the speaker repeatedly asks the listener to articulate their desires, expectations, and needs—whether a drink, a smile, or an obligation—while simultaneously declaring an inability to stay or fulfill those wants. The speaker cycles through questions about what the other wants, then asserts that the listener will not receive what they need or want from them, and ends with a looming threat of confrontation (“I’m coming for you”). The repetitive structure and urgent tone convey a sense of emotional exhaustion, frustration, and resignation, reflecting the broader context of coping with alcoholism and relational strain.

Chapters

Spill it out on the floor. Your thoughts or your expectations. Tell me what you want. You'll get what you need. Get what you need. I'm not ready. What do you want from me? Tell me what you're looking for. A drink? Tell me what you hope for. What are you hoping for? A smile or an obligation? Tell me what you like. Spin around once or twice. The concept of soul exchanges. Tell me what you like. Stay. I can't stay with you. You won't get what you need from me. And I can't stay. I can't stay with you. Stay. You won't get what you want from me. You won't get what you want from me. You won't get what you need from me. I'm coming for you. You get what you want from me.