Pay Me No Mind
Rising Above: Alesia Lani's Anthem of Empowerment
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Introduction to the artist's self-reflection and acknowledgment of her current state.
Theres a reason why I am the way I am now
Expressing that her current demeanor has reasons rooted in her past experiences.
Classy lady, yet abrasive at the same time
Describing herself as a combination of elegance and assertiveness.
See i been walked over and talked over, talked over
Reflecting on being mistreated and overlooked, emphasizing repeated occurrences.
Im so tired, tell the truth I can not lie
Expressing exhaustion from deception, highlighting the commitment to honesty.
you can never bring me down now
Claiming resilience against negativity, asserting a strong self-esteem.
Cuz I remember those days so vivid and so clear
Recalling past vivid memories, suggesting a significant impact on her outlook.
Know we live in those days no they dont disappear
Contrasting past and present, implying that the past experiences linger but do not vanish.
So Bye bye
Declaring farewell to negativity and past hardships.
better yet go be gone
Suggesting a stronger directive to depart and distance from negative influences.
go head and get home
Encouraging the departure and advising to stay away.
just keep it all at the time when you could never try to pay me no mind
Reflecting on a time when others couldn't affect or influence her.
chorus:
Introducing the recurring theme of being ignored or dismissed.
You pay me no mind
Repetition of the notion that others neglect or disregard her.
You pay me no mind
-You pay me no mind
-You pay me no mind, no mind
-why dont you
Pleading or questioning why the attention is not given.
you dont pay me no mind
Reiterating the lack of acknowledgment from others.
you dont pay me no mind
-Verse 2:
Indicating personal growth and improvement compared to the past.
See yes Im doing better (way better than before)
Emphasizing the disparity between others' perception and her true self.
You thought you really knew me (but I know a little more)
Asserting increased self-awareness and understanding.
tried to drown me but Im tannin
Using metaphors (drowning, tanning, lemonade, shade) to describe resilience and enjoying life despite challenges.
sunbathing by the shore
-Let me sip my Lemonade (nade)
-while you throw your shade (shade)
-Oh I remember those days like it was yesterday
Recalling past experiences but emphasizing the current positive state.
now were not in the same race(not at the same pace)
-oh aint it funny how things can chane
Noting the irony of life's changes and unpredictability.
just keep it all at the time when you could never try to pay me no mind
Reiterating the theme of resilience and self-empowerment against negativity.
(Talking)
Reflection on past experiences of being overlooked and finding solace in singing.
I remember being the last one being picked in class
-I never got that first time
-I got walked on, stepped on, talked over
-but when I sang baby they heard me
-Chorus (x2)
Reiteration of the chorus, reinforcing the central theme of being ignored.
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