Lyrics
In times of fate
In challenging moments determined by fate
When they press you 'gainst the wall
When faced with adversity
They say "wear that, do this
Instructions to conform to societal expectations
Be this new identity"
Advised to adopt a new identity
Well I won't let
Refusing to be manipulated or pushed around
You push me, push me 'round
Resisting external pressure
I will be who, be who,
Emphasizing the commitment to true self
Be who I was meant to be
Being true to one's intended identity
I won't be those dull pair of sneakers on the floor
Rejecting a mundane existence
I also won't play the part of perfect and adored
Refusing to conform to an idealized, adored image
I will stand up, be amongst the raging crowd
Choosing to stand out in a crowd
I will be loud, be proud
Expressing confidence and pride
Wear my own golden crown
Wearing one's own metaphorical crown
Crown
Reiterating the idea of a crown
'Cause I'm vivid
Declaring a vibrant and distinctive identity
I stand out in all the town
Stating the intention to stand out in the community
I'm not afraid to be who I am
Expressing fearlessness about being oneself
Not afraid to show who I am
Emphasizing the willingness to showcase true self
'Cause I'm vivid oh yeah
Reiterating the vibrancy and uniqueness
Oh 'cause I am vivid
Affirming the vivid identity
Ooh yeah
Adding an enthusiastic affirmation
When haters laugh
Addressing criticism and mockery
And point out all your flaws
Responding to negative comments about imperfections
They say "you are, you are
Labeling oneself as unlikeable
You are so unlikeable"
Rejecting hurtful judgments
I won't let those words go through my ears
Refusing to let negative words affect oneself
I won't listen, hear it
Deciding not to listen or internalize criticism
Or let those words get to me
Remaining resilient against hurtful words
I will show them, beat them at their cruel game
Committing to overcoming negativity
I will be me, be I, be my true inner self
Embracing one's true inner self
Self
Reiterating the idea of self
'Cause I'm vivid
Reaffirming a vibrant and distinctive identity
I stand out in all the town
Stating the intention to stand out
I'm not afraid to be who I am
Expressing fearlessness about authentic self-expression
Not afraid to show who I am
Emphasizing the willingness to showcase true self
'Cause I'm vivid oh yeah
Reiterating the vibrancy and uniqueness
Oh 'cause I am vivid
Affirming the vivid identity
Ooh yeah
Adding an enthusiastic affirmation
Well when you grow
Addressing the process of growing up
Grow up to be a man
Reflecting on the journey to adulthood
And recall, think back
Recalling challenging moments
Think of all those hated times
Recognizing past hardships
Now I know
Realizing that criticism stemmed from envy
Those words were of envy
Acknowledging personal perfection
'Cause I was perfect, perfect
Emphasizing innate perfection
Perfect just the way I was
Affirming inherent perfection
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