No More
Breaking Free: Embracing Strength and Diversity in Nadia Maria's 'No More'
Lyrics
Take a look around
Encouraging the listener to observe their surroundings.
All the eyes, all the fingers pointing right at me
Sensing judgment from others, feeling targeted.
Listen to the sound
Advising to pay attention to the criticism and opinions.
Of the ocean of opinions, they're judging me
Comparing the multitude of opinions to an ocean.
And I've been listening to them for such a long time
Acknowledging a history of listening to judgment.
Didn't take what was mine
Not claiming what rightfully belongs to the individual.
Was afraid to be denied
Fear of rejection preventing action.
No, I wasn't sure if I was worth it, I was weak
Uncertain about self-worth, acknowledging weakness.
Dove for perfect in a sea of lies
Pursuing an unrealistic standard of perfection amidst deception.
But I don't wanna cry no more
Expressing a desire to stop crying.
Don't wanna hide behind my fear no more
Refusing to hide behind fear any longer.
I don't wanna hurt myself no more
Rejecting self-inflicted pain.
Don't wanna die inside no more
Rejecting inner emotional turmoil and despair.
Take a look around
Encouraging observation of diversity and surroundings.
All the colours and the shapes surrounding us
Questioning the lack of trust in diversity.
So why don't we trust the diversity?
Highlighting societal preference for uniformity.
We're so used to all the cookie cutter symmetry
Emphasizing the inevitability of imperfections.
Take it from me that
Stating a lesson learned about the transience of perfection.
One day they'll be rusty and the dust will set on lusting for immaculate skin
Imagining a future where conventional beauty fades.
And then, oh
Continuation of the reflection on impermanence.
No, no money cash flow gon' top out that mad glow
Rejecting the significance of material wealth.
Beaming from within
Focusing on inner radiance and positivity.
So I'm not gonna cry no more
Reiterating a commitment to avoid tears.
Not gonna hide behind my fear no more
Choosing not to be controlled by fear any longer.
I'm not gonna hurt myself no more
Deciding to avoid self-harm.
Not gonna let the hate dictate my mood no more
Rejecting the influence of hate on one's mood.
I'll stop wasting time
Committing to stop wasting time on negativity.
No more tears
Affirming an end to shedding tears.
I'll be fine
Expressing optimism and belief in personal well-being.
So I'm not gonna cry no more
Reiterating the decision not to cry.
Not gonna hide behind my fear no more
Refusing to let fear dictate actions.
I'm not gonna hurt myself no more
Committing to avoid self-inflicted pain.
Won't deny my strength no more
Acknowledging and embracing personal strength.
I'm not gonna cry no more
Reiterating the resolution not to cry.
Cry no more, hide no more
Final rejection of hiding and self-harm.
Not gonna hurt myself no more...
Concluding the commitment to avoid self-inflicted pain.
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