Lyrics
Respect yourself
Encouragement to value and esteem oneself.
Change your mind
Suggesting a change in perspective or mindset.
Respect yourself
Reiteration of the importance of self-respect.
Don't be blind
Advising against ignorance or being oblivious.
Respect yourself
Emphasizing the connection between self-respect and enlightenment.
And you will see the light
Positive outcome promised if one respects oneself.
Respect yourself
Reinforcement of the message to respect oneself.
And you will find your way
Assurance that finding one's way comes through self-respect.
So practise what you pray
Linking practicing what you pray with self-respect.
Don't run away
Encouragement to face challenges instead of avoiding them.
Respect yourself
Reiteration of the importance of self-respect.
Respect yourself
Repetition for emphasis on respecting oneself.
Respect yourself
Reiteration for emphasis on respecting oneself.
And you will see the light
Reinforcement of the positive outcome through self-respect.
1.
Beginning of specific guidance in three parts.
If you are feeling weak so deep inside
Addressing inner vulnerability and lack of escape.
No place to run, no place to hide
Highlighting a sense of confinement and exposure.
R. E. S. P. E. C. T
Spelling out "respect" to emphasize its importance.
Respect your destiny
Connecting respect to one's destiny or life path.
If you don't know what is right or wrong
Addressing confusion about right and wrong.
If you feel confused and your thoughts are gone
Describing a state of mental confusion.
R. E. S. P. E. C. T
Reiteration of the importance of respect.
Respect yourself, be free
Linking respect to freedom.
2.
Transition to the second part of guidance.
Don't care about what people say
Encouragement to ignore others' opinions.
Believe in yourself and go your own way
Emphasis on self-belief and individual path.
Respect - no resignation
Stressing the importance of respect and determination.
Leave the path of isolation
Encouraging departure from isolation.
Don't care about what people say
Reiteration of not caring about others' opinions.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T , will never get away
Spelling out "respect" again for emphasis.
Today, we stay, and pay attention anyway
Emphasizing the importance of staying true today.
Fairplay, everyday don't run away
Encouraging fairness and consistent effort.
3.
Introduction of the third part of guidance.
You don't know, no, what you don't know
Highlighting ignorance and the unknown.
Like the colours of the rainbow
Metaphorical reference to diversity and beauty.
Respect is the name of the game
Declaring respect as a crucial aspect of life.
Respect yourself and you never miss your aim
Linking self-respect to achieving goals.
If you gonna show weakness
Addressing the need to show strength in vulnerability.
You gotta let them know
Emphasizing the importance of communication.
You don't know, no, what you don't know
Reiteration of the theme of ignorance and growth.
If you really want to grow, say no just go
Encouragement to reject negativity and move forward.
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