Evanescence - What You Want 〈Android AUTHENTIC〉

Released in 2011 as the lead single from their self-titled third album, marked a high-energy "comeback" for Evanescence after a five-year hiatus. Amy Lee has described the song as a personal anthem about freedom and her relationship with her fans. Meaning and Inspiration

: The track is a fusion of industrial rock, nu metal, and gothic pop. It notably features strings arranged by David Campbell (Beck's father) and an "80s drum effect" inspired by Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode. Behind the Music Video Evanescence - What You Want

Amy Lee wrote the song during a period of transition, using it as a way to "talk to herself" about not being afraid to return to the spotlight. Released in 2011 as the lead single from

Directed by Meiert Avis, the music video serves as a "biographical clip" that traces the band's history. It notably features strings arranged by David Campbell

: The lyrics were partially inspired by her interactions with fans and the desire to reconnect with them after time away from the band.

: It centers on themes of self-identity and living without fear. Lee explained that the line "Remember who you really are" is about the realization that making music is what she is "supposed to do".