Younger audiences may recognize the track from the radio station Rise FM in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories .
The most striking "feature" of 1994 house anthem " Feel What You Want " is the deep personal tragedy hidden behind its high-energy dancefloor beat. A Dance Anthem Born from Grief
The song is considered one of the most remixed in dance history, with over 40 official versions including famous takes by Junior Vasquez and Kerri Chandler . Kristine W - Feel What You Want 1994
Although not written with that intent, the track's core message—"Feel what you wanted to be, what you wanted to feel"—became a powerful anthem for the LGBTQ community, surprising the artist and building a lifelong fan base.
Lyrics like " Sun rises at 9, it departs at 5 again " and references to "the brightest pictures... plugged right into your wall" were her reflections on the numbing effects of television and the weight of the world's problems she felt while grieving. Other Notable Features Younger audiences may recognize the track from the
It was the first of her 17 number-one hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, a record that puts her in the company of legends like Madonna and Beyoncé.
After being spotted in Las Vegas, she was flown to London where the entire song was recorded in just one day with producers Rollo Armstrong (who later co-founded Faithless) and Rob Dougan . Although not written with that intent, the track's
She described being in a state of depression and "numbness" during the writing process.