have fun
Breaking Stereotypes: Lavenderhayez's Anthem for Defying Expectations
Lyrics
The only way you're gonna make it
The only way to succeed is by taking bold and unconventional actions.
Is if you come onstage naked
Suggesting a provocative or daring approach, emphasizing the need for attention-grabbing actions.
It doesn't matter if you hate it
Indifferent attitude towards whether one likes or dislikes the path to success.
You'll find success and be degraded
Success may come with a cost, including degradation or criticism.
They don't care about what you're saying
Emphasizes that people are more interested in tangible results than words.
They only care about what you're making
Highlighting the importance of tangible achievements over mere expression.
If it's yours it's theirs for taking
Suggesting that one's creations are subject to appropriation by others.
And if you're good they'll say your faking
Warning that even when successful, there may be accusations of insincerity.
He gets to go onstage
Contrasting the easygoing attire of a male performer with the expectations on the speaker.
In an old t-shirt
Describing the casual wardrobe of a male performer.
And his broken guitar
Referencing the simplicity of the male performer's equipment.
I have to look real nice
Expressing the pressure on the speaker to look good and be polite for success.
And be polite
Highlighting the need for politeness as a means to advance.
Just to not get as far
Expressing frustration that conformity is required for success.
I'm so fucking tired of being told to be the pretty girl
Frustration with societal expectations for women to conform to a specific image.
What if I just wanna play guitar
Expressing a desire to pursue musical talent and ambitions independently of societal norms.
And go and rule the world
Desire for individual success without compromising personal values.
But I don't wanna get there by holding my tongue
Expressing the unwillingness to compromise or censor oneself for success.
Haven't you heard that girls just wanna have fun
Referencing the well-known idea that girls just want to have fun and pursue their passions.
My art is theirs to criticize it
Complaint about the double standard in criticizing female artistic expression.
Where's that standard for the guys
Questioning the lack of scrutiny for male artists compared to females.
Sell myself so they will buy it
Commenting on the commodification of female artistry for commercial gain.
Oh to become what you despise
Reflecting on the irony of becoming what one despises for success.
He gets to go onstage
Contrasting the ease of expression for a male performer on stage.
And shout his words
Highlighting the freedom of expression for a male performer.
And they won't go unheard
Assurance that the male performer's words will be acknowledged.
I have to shake my ass
Describing the physical expectations for a female performer on stage.
And shut my mouth
Emphasizing the need for silence or compliance for female success.
Just to get what I've earned
Expressing the need for conformity to achieve deserved recognition.
I'm so fucking tired of being told to be the pretty girl
Reiteration of frustration with societal expectations for women.
What if I just wanna play guitar
Expressing the desire to pursue musical talent and ambitions independently.
And go and rule the world
Reiteration of the desire for success without compromising personal values.
But I don't wanna get there by holding my tongue
Reaffirmation of the unwillingness to compromise or censor oneself for success.
Haven't you heard that girls just wanna have fun
Repeating the idea that girls want to have fun and pursue their passions.
We're tired of protecting what we own
Expressing exhaustion from protecting one's creative work.
Can you just
An abrupt plea for freedom from interference.
Fucking leave us alone
Frustration with external pressure and interference.
I'm so fucking tired of being told to be the pretty girl
Reiteration of frustration with societal expectations for women.
What if I just wanna play guitar
Repeating the desire to pursue musical talent independently.
I'm so fucking tired of being told to be the pretty girl
Reiteration of frustration with societal expectations for women.
What if I just wanna play guitar
Repeating the desire to pursue musical talent independently.
And go and rule the world
Desire to achieve global success without compromising personal values.
But I don't wanna get there by holding my tongue
Reaffirmation of the unwillingness to compromise or censor oneself for success.
Haven't you heard that girls just wanna have fun
Restating the well-known
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