- published: 23 Mar 2015
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The idea of want can be examined from many perspectives. In secular societies want might be considered similar to the emotion desire, which can be studied scientifically through the disciplines of psychology or sociology. Want might also be examined in economics as a necessary ingredient in sustaining and perpetuating capitalist societies that are organised around principles like consumerism. Alternatively want can be studied in a non-secular, spiritual, moralistic or religious way, particularly by Buddhism but also Christianity, Islam and Judaism.
In economics, a want is something that is desired. It is said that every person has unlimited wants, but limited resources. Thus, people cannot have everything they want and must look for the most affordable alternatives.
Wants are often distinguished from needs. A need is something that is necessary for survival (such as food and shelter), whereas a want is simply something that a person would like to have. Some economists have rejected this distinction and maintain that all of these are simply wants, with varying levels of importance. By this viewpoint, wants and needs can be understood as examples of the overall concept of demand.
I want to -- teach you how to stand
I want to -- take you by your hand
I want to -- lift up all your shame
I want to -- not dwell upon your grown pain
I want to -- learn to want again
I want to -- lift out all that's stained
Chorus:
When a fall decides
What you are gonna do
And the fallin' tides
Leave you spiraling through
Gonna take your time of lament and shame
When the moon above,
Remain your only friend
I want to -- show you how to feel
I want to -- look upon what's real
I want to -- can't realize what's gone
I want to -- till your life has come undone
I want to -- shake your world away
I want to -- I can't change the things you said
When a fall decides
What you are gonna do
And the fallin' tides
Leave you spiraling through
Gonna take your time of lament and shame
When the moon above,
Remain your only friend
You fall through
You fall through
When a fall decides
What you are gonna do
And the fallin' tides
Leave you spiraling through
Gonna take your time of lament and shame
When the moon above,
Remain your only friend