Lyrics
People keep telling me a girl like you just shouldn’t be by herself every night
People advise the speaker that being alone every night is not suitable for a girl like her.
Well I do not need a date to validate the choice I make
The speaker doesn't require a date to validate her choices; she values independence.
I do it my own way
The speaker asserts her preference for doing things in her own way, emphasizing independence.
I don’t need to answer to other people’s point of view
The speaker doesn't feel obligated to conform to other people's perspectives or judgments.
Go ahead, disapprove
Encourages disapproval from others as the speaker remains true to herself.
Cause I know that I will be alright tomorrow when the sun rises up again
Expresses confidence that the speaker will be fine when a new day begins.
Cause I know that I, that I don’t have to follow where everyone else has been
Emphasizes the speaker's choice not to follow the path taken by everyone else.
People keep telling me I need a man to make me happy
Others suggest that the speaker needs a man for happiness, which she rejects.
That I’m not living right
Implication that the speaker's lifestyle is considered incorrect by societal standards.
But that says more about them
The speaker suggests that judgments about her reflect more on the judgers than on her.
I’m more interesting than who I’m loving
The speaker values her own interests and individuality over her romantic choices.
So I do it my own way
Reiterates the speaker's commitment to living life on her terms.
I don’t need to answer to other people’s point of view
Rejects the need to conform to others' opinions or expectations.
Go ahead, disapprove
Welcomes disapproval as the speaker remains steadfast in her choices.
Cause I know that I will be alright tomorrow when the sun rises up again
Confident that the speaker will be fine with the new day.
Cause I know that I, that I don’t have to follow where everyone else has been
Reiterates the speaker's determination not to follow the conventional path.
It’s funny that you think that I can only be happy with someone else
Addresses the misconception that the speaker's happiness depends on someone else.
Not by myself
Rejects the idea that the speaker cannot be happy while being alone.
I think it’s crazy that you think because I’m single I need help
Expresses disbelief at the notion that being single implies needing help.
I don’t need help (Go to hell)
The speaker confidently asserts she doesn't need help and dismisses judgment.
Cause I know that I will be alright tomorrow when the sun rises up again
Confidently reiterates the expectation of being fine when a new day begins.
Cause I know that I, that I don’t have to follow where everyone else has been
Reaffirms the speaker's choice not to conform to the paths taken by others.
Cause I know that I will be alright tomorrow when the sun rises up again
Reiterates confidence in being fine with the start of a new day.
Oh I know that this might be a bitter pill to swallow but I don’t have to follow where
Acknowledges that rejecting societal norms might be challenging but remains steadfast.
everyone else has been
Emphasizes the speaker's determination not to follow the conventional paths taken by others.
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