Counted
Breaking Free: Embracing Independence in 'Counted' by Laura's Invention
Lyrics
Look at me now
Feeling a need for attention, asking others to acknowledge their current state.
I'm on my last legs
Expressing a sense of exhaustion or near the end of one's endurance.
Look at me now, falling apart
Acknowledging a state of falling apart or breaking down.
Look at me now
Repeating the call for attention, emphasizing the current vulnerable condition.
I don't want to be broken by you
Rejecting the idea of being emotionally or mentally shattered by someone else.
Look at me now
Reiterating the desire to avoid a new beginning or fresh start.
I don't want this new start
Expressing a resistance or reluctance towards starting anew.
Jesus Christ, are you listening to me
A plea or exclamation directed towards a higher power, possibly expressing frustration or seeking guidance.
Look at me now
Continuing to seek attention, implying a sense of urgency or importance in being noticed.
I don't need your approval
Declaring independence from the need for approval from others.
Look at me now
Repeating the desire to avoid being possessed or controlled by someone else.
I don't want to be owned
Rejecting the promise of affection, possibly due to past disappointments or hurts.
Look at me now, turning down the promise of your affections
Suggesting personal growth, potentially in a way that distances from past vulnerabilities.
Look at me now, baby, maybe I've grown
Repeating the plea or exclamation towards a higher power, emphasizing the need for attention or understanding.
Jesus Christ, are you listening to me
Reiterating the desire to break free from being quantified or defined by others.
I don't want to be counted anymore
Rejecting the idea of being reduced to a mere number or an insignificant element.
No, I don't want to be a number, cracked tile on your floor
Emphasizing the refusal to be a numerical value, possibly feeling devalued or overlooked.
I don't want to be counted anymore
Reiterating the rejection of being quantified, highlighting resistance to being categorized.
Look at me now, another notch on your post
Expressing a feeling of being just another experience in someone's life, possibly without genuine significance.
Look at me now, slapped down by a master
Describing a situation where the person feels dominated or defeated by someone with authority.
Look at me now, punch drunk, but I've never felt this sober
Expressing a sense of disorientation or confusion, contrasted with a newfound clarity or sobriety.
Look at me now
Repeating the call for attention, emphasizing a desire to distance oneself rapidly from the current situation.
I couldn't get away faster
Describing a strong urge or attempt to escape or leave a challenging circumstance.
Jesus Christ, are you listening to me
Repeating the plea or exclamation towards a higher power, seeking confirmation or reassurance.
I don't want to be counted anymore
Reiterating the resistance to being quantified or labeled by others.
No, I don't want to be a number, cracked tile on your floor
Emphasizing the rejection of being reduced to a mere number, possibly as a form of self-empowerment.
I don't want to be counted anymore
Repeating the refusal to be counted, indicating a consistent stance against being devalued or categorized.
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