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Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
Emphasizing the importance of asserting oneself and not allowing others to define one's identity.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-No such thing as a person who looks up to you while they show disrespect
Highlighting the contradiction of someone claiming to admire you while showing disrespect.
I've had a knot in my stomach so long and it's because of neglect
Expressing long-standing discomfort caused by neglect.
If I didn't know better, I'd think it was you being defensive
Suspecting defensiveness in the other person's behavior.
But I care too much to let myself hang around on offense
Expressing care but maintaining a boundary to avoid being defensive.
This is the death of connection, I hate to cut off my end
Describing the end of a connection, reluctantly cutting ties for personal growth.
But it's what I had to do to allow myself to love again
Acknowledging the necessity of cutting off to open oneself to love again.
If you have a problem with it, that's yours to hold
Asserting personal choices and boundaries, shifting responsibility to the other person.
I'm not being bent
Claiming independence and resistance to manipulation.
If you wanna change my mind, I'm just taking time
Indicating a willingness to change one's mind but needing time.
While you're taking your stance, shit
Observing the other person taking a firm stance while the speaker is in a reflective state.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
Reiteration of the importance of self-assertion.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Some people really don't know how to carry themselves
Observing that some people lack self-awareness and proper behavior.
Yeah, they talkin' all this praise while they put you through hell
Noting hypocritical praise from people who cause distress.
The haters all the same class when you look at their wealth
Commenting on the uniformity of haters concerning wealth and their false pursuit of happiness.
Yeah, if dopamine's their currency, it's a lie to themselves
Suggesting that seeking happiness through false means (dopamine) is a self-deception.
I'm on that happy shit, that blissfulness
Expressing a commitment to a positive and blissful mindset.
I can't be phased by a hypocrite
Claiming immunity to negativity from hypocrites.
You done all this, and I took the piss
Recalling past mistreatment and reversing the roles, making the other person appear foolish.
But now who's looking like an idiot?
Highlighting the speaker's perceived victory in the situation.
You should have a look in the mirror and see what you think
Encouraging self-reflection for those who perpetuate misery.
If you're sick of being miserable, it's the narrative you lead
Linking personal misery to the narrative one chooses to follow.
Yeah
A brief acknowledgment or affirmation.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
Reiteration of the importance of self-assertion and not letting others define one's identity.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
-Yo
A brief interjection.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is (uh huh)
Reiterating the importance of self-assertion.
Make your space be known, don't let em get up in your biz (nuh uh)
Advising to make one's presence known and not allowing interference in personal matters.
Tell em how it is, and don't show them your emotions (okay)
Encouraging emotional resilience and control.
You have the power, don't be fooled
Empowering the listener, emphasizing personal agency.
Show them how to make changes
Encouraging proactive change and influence.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
Final reiteration of the importance of self-assertion and resisting external definitions.
Tell em how it is, don't let em tell you who you is
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