To the Boys
Unapologetic Expression: Molly Burch's Powerful Voice in 'To the Boys'
Lyrics
I'm not a quiet singer
The singer is not someone who sings quietly.
But I'm a quiet ducker
However, she tends to avoid conflict or confrontation.
They tell me to be louder
Others advise her to be louder, but she refuses to comply.
No, I won't even bother
She won't make the effort to change.
No, I won't even bother
Reiteration of her refusal to change.
That's not my style
That confrontational behavior isn't part of her nature.
I don't need to scream to get my point across
She doesn't believe in the necessity of shouting to be heard.
I don't need to yell to know that I'm the boss
She doesn't need to be loud to assert her authority.
That is my choice
Choosing not to conform to societal expectations.
And this is my voice
Asserting her right to express herself.
You can tell that to the boys
She suggests conveying these ideas to men or those who uphold traditional gender roles.
(You can tell that to the boys)
A repetition emphasizing conveying her stance to males.
You can tell that to the boys
Reiteration of directing her message towards males.
Answer, answer, answer me
Requesting attention and a response.
Can you listen carefully?
Asking for attentive listening.
I'm not what you want me to be and I never will
Declaring she won't conform to others' expectations.
I hope you're listening still
Hoping the audience continues to hear her out despite her differences.
(I hope you're listening still)
Reiterating the hope for continued listening despite her non-conformity.
I hope you're listening still
Repeating the desire for continued attention despite her individuality.
I'm a natural blusher
She naturally blushes, possibly indicating shyness or embarrassment.
Depending on the place
Her blushing varies with the situation.
When you get me nervous
When nervous, her blushing becomes more evident.
You can see it in my face
Her emotions are visible on her face when anxious.
You can see it in my face
Reiteration of her emotions being visible.
That's just my style
Her natural response is to express her emotions visibly.
I don't need to scream to get my point across
Reiteration of not needing to be loud to assert herself.
I don't need to yell to know that I'm the boss
Emphasizing her lack of need to shout to demonstrate authority.
That is my choice
Stating her choice not to conform.
And this is my voice
Asserting her individuality through her voice.
You can tell that to the boys
Encouraging conveying her message to men or those adhering to traditional gender roles.
(You can tell that to the boys)
Repeating the encouragement to direct the message to males.
You can tell that to the boys
Reiteration of directing the message towards males.
Answer, answer, answer me
Repeating the plea for attention and a response.
Can you listen carefully?
Asking for attentive listening once more.
I'm not what you want me to be and I never will
Reiterating her refusal to conform to expectations.
I hope you're listening still
Hoping for continued listening despite her non-conformity.
(I hope you're listening still)
Reiteration of the hope for continued attention despite her individuality.
I hope you're listening still
Repeating the desire for continued attention despite her differences.
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