Party For One
A Solo Soiree: Embracing Independence Through Music
Lyrics
I could be sad or I could cry a river
I have the option to be sad or express my emotions intensely.
Never been one to ever be a quitter
I have never been someone who gives up easily or quits.
Sometimes love is so unfair
Love can be unjust or not always favorable.
So I'm lining up lime cointreau and Tequila
I am preparing drinks (lime cointreau and Tequila) for myself.
Waiting on the best ever margarita
Anticipating the creation of the best margarita.
Surely it's five o'clock somewhere
Expressing the idea that it's okay to have a good time regardless of the circumstances.
I'll be the barkeep and the DJ the singer in the band
Assuming multiple roles at a party: barkeep, DJ, and singer in the band.
I'll be the only reason this night could get out of hand
Believing that I am the key factor that could make the night memorable.
Who says it's the loneliest number I'm still havin fun
Challenging the notion that being alone is lonely; still having fun.
I'll be the girl two doors down
Identifying as the girl living two doors down.
Having a party for one
Enjoying a party meant for oneself.
I know I'm not the first to not need anybody
Acknowledging that not needing anybody is not a unique experience.
So Porter's history i'm doin' my best Dolly
Referencing Porter's history and channeling Dolly Parton's self-reliance.
Solo like I don't care
Embracing a solo lifestyle with an attitude of not caring.
If anybody sees or anyone is listening
Expressing a desire for others to witness or hear, particularly the song "Jolene."
I hope they like Jolene, it gets louder when I'm drinking
Expecting the music to get louder as I consume more drinks.
Surely it's five o'clock somewhere
Reiterating the idea that it's acceptable to have a good time anytime.
I'll be the barkeep and the DJ the singer in the band
Repeating the roles of barkeep, DJ, and singer with a sense of self-importance.
I'll be the only reason this night could get out of hand
Stating that I am the crucial element for the night to become exciting.
Who says it's the loneliest number I'm still havin fun
Rejecting the notion that being alone is lonely, still finding joy.
I'll be the girl two doors down
Identifying as the girl living two doors down and having a solo party.
Having a party for one
Enjoying a party meant for oneself (repeated).
I'll be the barkeep and the DJ the singer in the band
Reiterating the roles of barkeep, DJ, and singer with self-importance (repeated).
I'll be the only reason this night could get out of hand
Emphasizing personal importance in making the night memorable (repeated).
Who says it's the loneliest number I'm still havin fun
Challenging the idea that being alone is lonely, still having fun (repeated).
My world's still spinning round
Asserting that despite being alone, my world is still lively and vibrant.
I'll be the girl two doors down
Identifying as the girl living two doors down and having a solo party (repeated).
Having a party for one
Enjoying a party meant for oneself (repeated).
A party for one
Reiterating the theme of having a party for oneself.
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