The song "The Wanting" by Cody Jinks explores the emotional longing and desire for love. The lyrics depict the intense ache and yearning that the narrator feels throughout the day and night, as if being stabbed by a slowly turning knife. The narrator desperately wants to hold and make their loved one feel their love, but realizes that simply wanting and wishing for love is not enough. The song suggests that it is better to have experienced the pain of lost love, than to have never tried at all. The narrator reflects on the duality of love, acknowledging that in this life, one can either fall into love or fall out of it. The regret of not being able to start over or change the past is expressed, highlighting the limitations of mere wishes. The recurring line, "If only The Wanting was enough," emphasizes the theme of longing and the notion that desire alone cannot satisfy or fulfill the need for love. The narrator acknowledges that they may never be able to escape or let go of this intense feeling of wanting, as it has become a part of them. Overall, "The Wanting" conveys the deep yearning for love, the acknowledgment of regret and missed opportunities, and the realization that wanting is not sufficient without action.
