Benton
Unshackled Freedom: Defying Expectations with Local Bylaws
Lyrics
Go ahead and hate me because I'm free
Expressing defiance against hate and embracing freedom.
I see you looking and you're not seeing me
Observing others looking at the speaker without truly seeing them.
You're thinking I'd be better with a PhD
Addressing the assumption that academic achievement (PhD) defines one's worth, rejecting societal expectations.
And I don't give a damn because I'm free
Reiterating the speaker's indifference to judgment because of their freedom.
You think you've got it all figured out
Challenging the listener's confidence in understanding the speaker's life.
Oh
A brief interlude, possibly indicating a pause or reflection.
Tell yourself that your vote counts
Criticizing the belief that individual votes have significant impact.
Oh
Sarcastically dismissing the idea that personal votes truly matter.
I see you tryna worm your way in
Noticing someone attempting to manipulate or influence the speaker.
Oh
Indicating the need to interrupt and prevent the manipulation.
Well let me stop you brother now before you begin
Encouraging the listener to ask why the speaker doesn't conform.
Go ahead and ask me why I don't comply
Addressing a question about non-compliance, suggesting a lack of interest in understanding the answer.
And then don't even listen to my reply
Highlighting a lack of genuine listening or consideration for the speaker's response.
Put on your little show for your VIPs
Criticizing the act of putting on a performance for a select group of people.
and I won't give a damn
Asserting the speaker's indifference to such performances and judgments.
You think you've got it all figured out
Reiterating skepticism about the listener's understanding of the speaker's life.
Oh
Mocking the belief that individual votes hold significant influence.
Tell yourself that your vote counts
Sarcastically dismissing the importance of personal votes once again.
Oh
Observing someone attempting to gain influence or control.
I see you tryna worm your way in
Expressing the need to intervene and prevent the manipulation.
Oh
Warning against further attempts to manipulate or interfere.
Well let me stop you brother now before you begin
Reiteration of the speaker's resistance to external control.
You think you've got it all figured out
Questioning the listener's confidence in understanding the speaker's life.
Oh
Mocking the belief in the substantial impact of individual votes.
Tell yourself that your vote counts
Sarcastically dismissing the idea that personal votes truly matter.
Oh
Observing someone attempting to gain influence or control.
I see you tryna worm your way in
Expressing the need to intervene and prevent the manipulation.
Oh
Warning against further attempts to manipulate or interfere.
Well let me tell you brother
Asserting that the attempted manipulation will not succeed.
It's not happening
Emphasizing the speaker's resistance to external control, stating that manipulation will not occur.
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