Speak for Yourself
Speaking Truth: Embracing Individuality and Breaking Free
Lyrics
Speak for yourself I don't need nobody elses
Expressing independence, not needing approval from others.
Permission from you but nobody asked you
Emphasizing that no one sought permission from the listener.
Speaking of lies that I told right past you
Referring to past lies and addressing them directly.
I was gonna say
Interrupted thought, unfinished statement.
It don't always have to be that way
Repetition suggesting that things don't always have to be a certain way.
No, it don't always have to be that way
-It don't always have to be that way
-No, it don't always have to be that way
-Ah, who cares, so long as it's fun what's it matter?
Questioning the importance of conforming as long as it's enjoyable.
Right... didn't I already say that?
Reflecting on a previous statement or idea.
Now let me just think think think think think for a little while
Taking time to ponder or consider something.
And if you blink blink blink blink blink you'll miss out on all the friendship I gave you
Warning about missing out on the speaker's friendship by being unaware.
All the things that I made for you
Highlighting the efforts and creations made for someone.
If I could just say that I think I was made for you
Expressing a belief in being made for the listener.
Don't lose your heart right from the start
Advice not to lose heart at the beginning of a relationship.
You got to wait, and waiting's the hardest part
Emphasizing the difficulty of waiting but its necessity.
We break and we fall apart but don't forget where we are
Acknowledging challenges but reminding not to forget the starting point.
I forgive you with all my heart so let's just take it back too
Forgiving and suggesting reconciliation.
Speak for yourself I don't need nobody elses
Repetition of the theme of independence and disregarding unwanted opinions.
Permission from you but nobody asked you
-Speaking of lies that I told right past you
-I was gonna say
-It don't always have to be that way
Reiteration that things don't always have to conform to expectations.
No, it don't always have to be that way
-It don't always have to be that way
-No, it don't always have to be that way
-How many times I'm gonna hear what's better for me from someone who doesn't know me
Expressing frustration at unsolicited advice from those unfamiliar with the speaker.
I'm tired of being tied up and lonely
Feeling confined and isolated.
The mistakes coming from that's the old me
Acknowledging past mistakes and change.
If I had one wish and one wish only
Desire for understanding and connection if granted a wish.
You'd just take the time to get to know me
Requesting time investment for better understanding.
Then we wouldn't have these misunderstandings
Expressing a desire to avoid misunderstandings.
But apparently you hate the thought of commitment
Commenting on an aversion to commitment.
You can't take what you can't give
Highlighting the principle of reciprocity.
No, you can't relate with what you ain't lived
Emphasizing the importance of personal experience in understanding.
Bet you think my words are hard to follow
Anticipating difficulty in understanding the speaker's words.
Speak for yourself I don't need nobody elses
Reiteration of the theme of independence and disregarding unwanted opinions.
Permission from you but nobody asked you
-Speaking of lies that I told right past you
-I was gonna say
-It don't always have to be that way
Reiteration that things don't always have to conform to expectations.
No, it don't always have to be that way
-It don't always have to be that way
-No, it don't always have to be that way
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