Let 'Em Talk
Let 'Em Talk" - Embracing Self-Worth Amidst the Noise
Lyrics
Words can set a love on fire
Words have the power to ignite passion in a relationship.
Or they can break a home
Conversely, words can also destroy a household.
Sometimes you just can't define what is sticks and what is stone
It's challenging to distinguish between what is lasting and what is transient.
They come cheap, yeah they come free
Words can be easily obtained, but their value may be questionable.
But I ain't buying what they're saying about me
The speaker is not influenced by negative things said about them.
Let 'em talk, let 'em walk over my name for all I care
Encourages letting others talk and not being bothered by it.
Criticize, let 'em lie, it don't change
Criticisms and lies should not impact the speaker's identity.
Who I am, what I do
Emphasizes self-awareness and confidence in one's actions.
I don't need their point of view
The speaker doesn't value or require the opinions of others.
They can try to make me hide, but here's a thought:
Rejecting attempts to make the speaker conceal their true self.
Let 'Em Talk
Reiteration of the idea to let others talk without impact.
You can whisper on the wind, or you can shout out loud
Highlighting the various ways people spread rumors.
You can make up where I've been like it's your business now
People might fabricate stories about the speaker's life.
I won't try to justify, dignify or play to your commands
Refusing to justify or comply with others' expectations.
Like I give a damn
Expressing indifference to others' opinions.
Let 'em talk, let 'em walk over my name for all I care
Reiteration of the speaker's resilience to gossip.
Criticize, let 'em lie, it don't change
Undeterred by criticism and lies; staying true to oneself.
Who I am, what I do
Emphasizing independence from others' viewpoints.
I don't need their point of view
The speaker doesn't seek validation from external perspectives.
They can try to make me hide, but here's a thought
Rejecting attempts to hide one's true identity.
Let 'Em Talk, let 'em run their mouth
Encouraging others to talk freely, but it won't affect the speaker.
Like they know what I'm all about
Dismissing others' claims to understand the speaker.
Wasted breath on rumours in this town won't bring me down
Rumors in the town won't bring the speaker down.
Let 'Em Talk
Reiteration of the idea that letting others talk won't affect the speaker.
Let 'em talk, let 'em walk over my name for all I care
Remaining unaffected by gossip and criticism.
Criticize, let 'em lie, it don't change
Reaffirming resilience to lies and criticism.
Who I am, what I do
Staying true to oneself regardless of external judgments.
I don't need their point of view
Independence from others' opinions and perspectives.
They can try to make me hide, but here's a thought
Not succumbing to pressure to conceal one's identity.
Let 'em talk, let 'em walk over my name for all I care
Letting others talk without affecting the speaker's confidence.
Criticize, let 'em lie, it don't change
Remaining resilient in the face of criticism and lies.
Who I am, what I do
Staying true to oneself and not swayed by external judgments.
I don't need their point of view
Emphasizing independence from others' viewpoints.
They can try to make me hide, but here's a thought
Rejecting attempts to hide one's true identity.
Let 'Em Talk
Reiteration of the speaker's resilience to gossip.
Oh, Let 'Em Talk
Concluding with a reaffirmation of the theme: Let them talk.
Let 'Em Talk.
Final assertion to let others talk without affecting the speaker.
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