“Thats What I Want” by Lil Nas X
Most simply explained, “Thats What I Want” is based on the vocalist’s desire to find that special someone in his life. Or put differently, ‘what he wants’ is someone to love and where the feelings between the two of them will be reciprocal.
And yes, some of the lyrics are openly gay which, even at this juncture in industry history, may take some listeners some getting used to. But underneath the tale of Nas X mutually admiring a homo-thug in the first verse, this piece more or less reads like any other love song based on the premise as detailed above.
For instance, the second verse doesn’t use any type of gender pronouns whatsoever. And what the vocalist is saying comprehensively is that yes, he’s obviously interested in the sexual side of romance. But outside of the good lovin’, his only other requirement is that the affection between him and his ideal partner is mutually shared. Or, put into layman’s terms, the singer is longing for true love.
Facts about “Thats What I Want”
The date of this song’s issuance, as with the album it is featured on, was 17 September 2021 via Columbia Records. The name of said album is Montero, being Lil Nas X’s first LP. And this is the fourth single that was released from said project.
The team behind the production and writing of “Thats What I Want” consists of Omer Fedi, KBeaZy, Blake Slatkin and OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder. And Lil Nas X is also credited in a writing capacity.
This track’s video was directed by Stillz, whose filmography up until this point consists pretty much exclusively of working with Latin American reggaeton artists.
Said clip features gay actor Billy. And one of its highlights is the recreation of a scene from the classic homoerotic Hollywood flick Brokeback Mountain (2005).
Success on the Charts
“Thats What I Want” is considered one of the most successful singles of 2021. It enjoyed chart success in countries ranging from the United States to Australia. Actually it was a top-10 hit single in the aforementioned countries. It achieved a similar feat in these countries too:
- Canada
- Denmark
- Finland
- Greece
- Ireland
- Japan
- Norway
- Portugal
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
So what does: “If he got the G or the B” mean?
It’s Nas wondering what the sexuality of the “afro black boy” with the gold teeth is. “If he got the G or the B” is if he’s straight or gay.
If he’s got the gay or the bi doesn’t make sense. One doesn’t have the gay or the bi, one is gay or bi. It has to be drugs
Wondering if he’s gay or bi makes perfect sense in the context of the song and the video, even if it’s not grammatically perfect. A drug reference makes absolutely no sense.
no its just plainly saying if hes got a girlfriend/boyfriend or partner. the term B in slang is for a loved one. and G stands for gangsta meaning bad boy .