Haters Gonna Hate
Unapologetic Anthem: Haters Gonna Hate by Dakota Poorman
Lyrics
They don’t like the way I sing
They disapprove of my singing style.
They don’t like the way I act
They disapprove of my behavior or actions.
They say I’m too much
They claim I am excessive or too much in some way.
Don’t fit the format
They feel I don't conform to a specific format or expectation.
They say I’m too rough around the edges
They think I have a rough or unpolished demeanor.
But you know, that’s alright by me
Despite their opinions, I am comfortable with myself.
I don’t give a damn bout what you think
I don't care about their judgment.
Talk your trash and kiss my ass cause I ain’t gonna change
I am resilient to criticism; I won't change who I am.
They don’t like the truck I drive
They dislike the type of truck I drive.
They don’t like that I get stone
They disapprove of my recreational activities involving substances.
They say I’m too loud
They consider me too loud and prefer I be left alone.
Better left alone
They think I should be avoided.
They say I’m too rough around the edges
Similar to line 6, emphasizing roughness around the edges.
But you know, that’s alright by me
Reiterating acceptance of self despite perceived roughness.
I don’t give a damn bout what you think
Reaffirmation of indifference to others' opinions.
Talk your trash and kiss my ass cause I ain’t gonna change
Emphasis on resistance to change in response to criticism.
I can walk the walk and talk the talk and say the things you say,
I can match your actions and words, but don't judge me superficially.
Judge the book by how I look or turn the fucking page!
Encouraging others to look beyond appearances or stereotypes.
You don’t like the way I sing
Repetition of disapproval for my singing style.
You don’t like the way I act
Repetition of disapproval for my behavior or actions.
You say I’ll fade away
They predict my decline or disappearance.
But this ole boy is here to stay
Asserting resilience and persistence despite predictions.
They say I’m too rough around the edges
Reiteration of perceived roughness around the edges.
But you know, that’s alright by me
Restating acceptance of oneself regardless of perceived roughness.
I don’t give a damn bout what you think
Reaffirming indifference to external judgments.
Talk your trash and kiss my ass cause I ain’t gonna change
Emphasizing resilience to criticism and refusal to change.
And haters gonna hate!
Stating that critics will continue to criticize, acknowledging the inevitability of haters.
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