I want — Summary

I want to have fun Go out with people Do crazy shit And not regret it.

I want good friends People who bring good vibes And fun times One or two "ride or dies"

I want a good laugh When I'm in my darkest moments Corny jokes and childish puns Keep me happy till the morning sun.

But most of all I want love Not just a one night stand A ride or die, bubbly, fun person. It's be nice if they could cook too. And now that I think about it, All this adds up to you.

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Wishes pile up one after another in this casual, chatty poem. The speaker wants fun, nights out, and no regrets. They want a couple of loyal friends, the "ride or die" kind, and someone who can make them laugh even in their darkest moments, with corny jokes and silly puns that last until morning. Nothing here feels heavy or overly polished, and that's part of its charm.

The shift comes in the last stanza. The speaker says they want love, and not something casual. Then comes the small, funny aside that it would be nice if this person could cook. The final lines turn the whole list into a confession: "All this adds up to you." The wording "now that I think about it" makes it feel spontaneous, as if the speaker has just realized who they've been describing all along. The mood is warm, playful, and a little shy, with a sweet surprise of a love declaration tucked into the ending.

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