Switching Lanes
Breaking Free: Embracing Change
Lyrics
Woke up feeling brave
Expressing a sense of courage upon waking up.
Something I gotta say this morning
Acknowledging the need to communicate something important in the morning.
If nothing's gonna change, then let me on my way don't want you
Desire for change; willingness to move on if things remain unchanged, distancing oneself.
So you can take your lies and take your games
Rejecting falsehoods and deceptive behaviors, asserting a desire to break free.
I've had enough, there's nothing left to say
Reaching a point of saturation, having nothing more to say.
Please don't ask me why you didn't read the signs, I warned you
Referring to unheeded warnings and signs in the past, asking not to question the decision.
You can talk about the red and blue pill
Referencing the red and blue pill metaphor, questioning the nature of reality and emotions.
How none of this is real, so how do you feel?
Asking about emotional impact and feelings in a seemingly unreal situation.
How much of my time do you want to kill?
Questioning the investment of time in the relationship.
I'm living my life and you're standing still
Highlighting personal growth and progress compared to the stagnant partner.
And oh, oh my days
Expressing a realization or revelation.
Just know I'm switching lanes
Announcing a decision to change direction or lifestyle.
I've been growing up, I ain't got puppy love for you now
Maturing and outgrowing initial infatuation or superficial love.
You always overspend, but now we reach the end I'm all out
Addressing financial issues and reaching the end of tolerance for overspending.
It's the same old news you tell my friends
Repeating familiar negative news to friends, indicating a pattern of behavior.
It's the same old you again, again
Emphasizing the recurrence of the same undesirable traits in the partner.
This is not a test I'm wishing you the best
Clarifying that the situation is not a test, expressing well wishes for the future.
We're through now
Declaring the end of the relationship.
You gonna tell me I fly too high
Expecting criticism for aiming high or pursuing ambitious goals.
You gonna tell me I'm on the wire
Awareness of being in a risky or challenging situation but remaining unafraid.
I'm not afraid, gonna keep on trying
Determination to persist despite difficulties or obstacles.
Since I came up through the fire
Highlighting resilience and strength gained through challenging experiences.
I won't cry I don't feel no pain
Asserting emotional resilience, claiming not to experience pain or sorrow.
Done with pride and I'm done with shame
Rejecting pride and shame, indicating a commitment to personal growth.
You don't get any more of me
Declaring a boundary and refusing to give more of oneself to the relationship.
Said I would, so watch me leave
Fulfilling the earlier decision to leave, indicating departure.
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