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.
: 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
Directed by Meiert Avis, the music video serves as a "biographical clip" that traces the band's history. Amy Lee wrote the song during a period