Evanescence - What You Want Site

Amy Lee wrote the song during a period of transition, using it as a way to "talk to herself" about not being afraid to return to the spotlight.

: It centers on themes of self-identity and living without fear. Lee explained that the line "Remember who you really are" is about the realization that making music is what she is "supposed to do". Evanescence - What You Want

: The lyrics were partially inspired by her interactions with fans and the desire to reconnect with them after time away from the band. Amy Lee wrote the song during a period

Released in 2011 as the lead single from their self-titled third album, marked a high-energy "comeback" for Evanescence after a five-year hiatus. Amy Lee has described the song as a personal anthem about freedom and her relationship with her fans. Meaning and Inspiration : The lyrics were partially inspired by her

Directed by Meiert Avis, the music video serves as a "biographical clip" that traces the band's history.