helping hand

Empowered Independence: Rejecting Expectations in Laica's 'Helping Hand'
Be the first to rate this song

Lyrics

You say my mind is too naive

You believe my thoughts are too simple or inexperienced

Can't say you'll ever understand

You may never comprehend my perspective

That I got everything I need

I possess everything I require

so please don't lend your helping hand

Please refrain from offering your assistance


I should cross my legs, sit prettily

Societal expectations suggest I conform to certain behaviors

Don't show my skin or else I'm asking for it

If I reveal my skin, it's misconstrued as an invitation

I should lose my sleep, get that degree

I should sacrifice sleep and attain a degree

And if I'm lucky, find the man that's meant to be with me

Finding a suitable life partner is considered fortunate


Your words go in one ear and out the other

Your words do not impact me; I won't imitate others

Can't be like her so I won't even bother

I won't strive to be like someone else

Not incomplete if I don't have a lover

I am complete without a romantic partner

Don't need another

I don't need another person in my life


You say my mind is too naive yeah

Reiteration of the belief that my thoughts are too simple

Can't say you'll ever understand

You may never fully grasp my perspective

That I got everything I need yeah

I have everything I need in life

so please don't lend your helping hand

Kindly refrain from offering assistance


Yes I cook and clean, but for myself

I perform domestic tasks for my own satisfaction

Forget the rules and learning how to be

Rejecting societal norms and expectations

Turn away expensive things, say yes to sweet confections

Choosing personal happiness over materialism

I'm the girl who wore sweatpants to her graduation

I am the person who wore casual attire to a formal event


Sometimes I sleep in and only wake up after noon

Occasionally, I sleep in and wake up late

Google some questions if I don't know what I should do

I use technology to seek answers when needed

Expectations you got lots of them

There are many expectations placed upon me

Assumptions that will never end, no need to pretend I care

Assumptions about me persist, and I don't feign concern


You say my mind is too naive yeah

Reiteration that my thoughts are considered too simple

Can't say you'll ever understand

Understanding my perspective might be beyond your reach

That I got everything I need yeah

I possess all that I require in life

so please don't lend a helping hand so don't you lend your helping hand

Kindly avoid extending your assistance


You say my mind is too naive yeah

Restating the belief that my thoughts are too simple

Can't say you'll ever understand

Your understanding of my perspective may be limited

That I got everything I need yeah

I have all that I need in life

so please don't lend your helping hand

Please abstain from offering your assistance

Similar Songs

Comment