Why Me

Rising from Adversity: Santigold's 'Why Me' Unveils a Resilient Journey
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Lyrics

I do, I don't

I experience both affirmation and negation

It all ends up

Everything eventually concludes

I'm positive, I fill my cup

I maintain a positive attitude and fill my cup

But when a circumstance comes to ahead

When a situation reaches a critical point

I don't do things that I regret

I avoid actions that lead to regret

Like when I'm without a care

When carefree, unexpected challenges arise

A bomb will drop out of thin air

A sudden, significant event occurs

As if they jam me just as I shortcut

It feels as if obstacles are intentionally placed when I take shortcuts

A checkmate pinch that I can't budge

A situation where I'm cornered and unable to move


I never steal, never fight

I never engage in theft or physical conflict

They got me marked with my back to the wall

I'm targeted and facing challenges with my back against the wall

Never got the keys to success that's alright

Success eludes me, but I accept it

When I get up there they push me to fall

When I achieve success, forces push me to fail

Now you can hold me back

Attempts to restrain me

But I won't be your martyr

I won't be a sacrifice for others

Even if I admit I know no way out

Even if I acknowledge I'm stuck

Maybe I stall but then I go even harder

Temporary hesitation, followed by increased determination


Why me?

Questioning why I face challenges

No it don't hardly cease to amaze me

Constantly surprised by difficulties

I pick the pieces off of the pavement

Picking up the pieces after setbacks

Couldn't it be anybody, but why me?

Wondering why it has to be me


Now when I look far back in time

Reflecting on the past

Walking in the footsteps of high art

Following the path of high art

I know there's a trend they're down on luck

Recognizing a trend of misfortune

But they write the rules and get fools to follow

Those in power establish rules and manipulate followers

I can tell you

I can inform you

Now I will dance for the town

Dancing for the community

Stay with me, don't stop when they turn us off

Staying resilient despite opposition

Rock it down how could they mess with us all

Resisting interference with our unity

Fuck it let me be, can talk and do the walk now

Choosing my own path confidently


I never steal, never fight

Reiteration of not engaging in theft or physical conflict

They got me marked with my back to the wall

Facing challenges with my back against the wall

Never got the keys to success that's alright

Acceptance of not having the keys to success

When I get up there they push me to fall

Success leads to external forces pushing for failure

Now you can hold me back

Attempts to hold me back

But I won't be your martyr

Refusing to be a martyr for others

Even if I admit I know no way out

Even if acknowledging being stuck, refusing to give up

Maybe I stall but then I go even harder

Temporary hesitation followed by increased determination


Why me? (Why me?)

Reiteration of questioning why challenges occur

No it don't hardly cease to amaze me (amaze me)

Continued surprise at facing difficulties

I pick the pieces off of the pavement (pavement)

Picking up the pieces after setbacks

Couldn't it be anybody but why me? (Why me?)

Questioning why it has to be me


Why me? (Why me?)

Reiteration of questioning why challenges occur

No it don't hardly cease to amaze me (amaze me)

Continued surprise at facing difficulties

I pick the pieces off of the pavement (pavement)

Picking up the pieces after setbacks

Couldn't it be anybody but why me? (Why me?) (I turn it up)

Questioning why it has to

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