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[Verse 1] I saw her today at the reception. A glass of wine in her hand. I knew she was gonna meet her connection. At her feet was a footloose man. [Chorus] You can't always get what you...
Jan 19, 2020 · Learn the story behind the classic song that offers a wise and uplifting message: “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might find you get what you need.”
- Jim Beviglia
- Contributor
" You Can't Always Get What You Want " is a song by the English rock band the Rolling Stones on 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.
A song about the frustration of not getting what you want, but finding what you need. The lyrics describe various situations of disappointment, such as a failed romance, a protest rally, and a drug store encounter.
