Solitude
Embracing Solitude: A Song of Strength and Independence
Lyrics
It hurts to be forgotten
Expressing the pain of being forgotten.
But it's best to be alone
Emphasizing the preference for solitude over companionship.
No one to talk to or
Highlighting the absence of someone to talk to.
To call on my cell phone
Pointing out the lack of calls on the cell phone, suggesting isolation.
I'll never feel too lonely
Asserting that solitude prevents feeling too lonely.
And I will never cry
Declaring a resistance to crying, possibly due to self-reliance.
If I never have to say hello or say good bye
Expressing a desire to avoid greetings and farewells to maintain emotional distance.
You know my mother says
Quoting mother's advice on the potential harm from deceitful people ("snakes").
Snakes can break your bones
Metaphorically stating that being alone protects against emotional harm.
But no one can hurt me if I'm always on my own
Affirming the belief that solitude shields from emotional pain.
Ooo, you say I've got an attitude
Addressing comments about having an attitude due to a preference for solitude.
Just 'cos i love a little solitude
Defending the choice of enjoying solitude despite perceived negativity.
And ooo you say I'm callous and I'm numb
Responding to accusations of callousness and emotional numbness.
But I'm not going to be dragged down by anyone
Asserting a refusal to be brought down emotionally by others.
Say I've got an attitude, attitude
Reiterating the acknowledgment of having an attitude.
Got an, got an attitude, an attitude
Emphasizing the possession of a distinct attitude.
Avoiding all the heartbreak
Choosing solitude to avoid the heartbreak caused by relationships.
By holding my heart close
Keeping emotional guard to prevent hurting loved ones.
'Cos I end up hurting
Reflecting on the pain caused when one's heart is open to others.
People that i love the most.
Adhering to a lesson learned about not giving trust easily.
You know my father said don't give your trust away
Declaring the speaker's cautious approach to trusting others.
I learned my lesson long ago, now all I've got to say is
Summarizing the learned lesson of not giving trust away easily.
Ooo, you say I've got an attitude
Reiterating comments about having an attitude in response to criticism.
Just 'cos i love a little solitude
Defending the enjoyment of solitude despite negative perceptions.
And ooo you say I'm callous and I'm numb
Responding to accusations of emotional callousness and numbness.
But I'm not going to be dragged down by anyone
Declaring a determination not to be emotionally affected by others.
Ooo, you say I've got an attitude
Repeating the acknowledgment of having an attitude.
Just 'cos i love a little solitude
Reiterating the defense of enjoying solitude despite perceived negativity.
And ooo you say I'm callous and I'm numb
Responding again to accusations of emotional callousness and numbness.
But I'm not going to be dragged down by anyone
Reaffirming the refusal to be emotionally affected by others.
Ooo, you say I've got an attitude
Reiterating comments about having an attitude in response to criticism.
Just 'cos i love a little solitude
Defending the choice of enjoying solitude despite negative perceptions.
And ooo you say I'm callous and I'm numb
Responding to accusations of emotional callousness and numbness.
But I'm not going to be dragged down by anyone
Declaring a final determination not to be emotionally affected by others.
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