People in My Head
Navigating Expectations: Battling Voices Within
Lyrics
my aunt pulls me aside, asking about my life
The narrator's aunt inquires about the narrator's life.
i told her that i’m fine working at the restaurant
The narrator responds that they are fine working at a restaurant.
“when are you gonna get a real 'big boy' job?
The aunt questions when the narrator will pursue a more conventional job with benefits and a stable 9-to-5 schedule.
i’m talking benefits, steady 9 to 5”
The aunt emphasizes the need for a 'big boy' job with steady benefits and hours.
it’s like i’ve said: i got people in my head and they’re always tryna live my life
The narrator expresses that there are influential voices in their head, attempting to shape their life.
and all of this judgement is so toxic but i’m not gonna let it bring me down
Despite facing judgment, the narrator refuses to let it negatively impact them.
my mom and dad were counting on an accountant
The narrator's parents had expectations for them to become an accountant and eventually settle down to have grandchildren.
“one day he'll settle down and have us grandchildren”
The parents anticipated the narrator's future life choices.
i still got my friends, they say they like my tunes
The narrator still has friends who appreciate their music.
except for the lyrics, and the music too
Some friends criticize the narrator's songs, disliking both the lyrics and the music.
""you need to find a sound
Advice from others to find a distinctive musical style.
maybe try something new
Suggestion to experiment with new sounds.
you need to slow it down
Encouragement to slow down the pace of the music.
make it really obscure
Recommendation to make the music more obscure and unconventional.
the songs are way too long""
Criticism that the songs are too lengthy.
I'll never be your drone
The narrator rejects becoming someone who blindly follows orders or expectations.
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