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You say they talk behind your back
You're aware that people talk negatively about you when you're not around.
And now your confidence is gone
Due to the gossip, your self-assurance has diminished.
Never let them see you cry
Advice to hide your vulnerability and not let others witness your tears.
Crack a smile and carry on
Suggests putting on a happy face and moving forward despite the challenges.
Everybody wants to cut you up
People aim to criticize and judge you, attempting to fit you into a predefined mold.
So you fit into a little box
Pressure to conform to societal expectations and limitations.
Ain't nobody's business but your own
Emphasizes that your life choices are your business and not subject to others' opinions.
When you're trying work with what you got
Encouragement to make the best of what you have and not be swayed by external judgments.
So let it go
An urging to let go of negative influences and thoughts.
Shut up and don't keep putting yourself down (oh-hu-oh, oh-hu-oh, oh)
Discourages self-deprecation and negative self-talk.
Stand up and find your spotlight in the crowd (oh-hu-oh)
Encourages standing up for oneself and finding one's place amidst others.
You're a superstar
Recognition of your extraordinary qualities.
Exactly how you are
Acknowledgment that you are exceptional just as you are.
You don't have to try so hard (hey!)
Emphasizes the unnecessary effort in trying too hard to fit in.
Speak up, remember you can have it all
Encourages expressing oneself confidently, knowing that success is achievable.
Just be your own kind of beautiful
Promotes embracing and celebrating your unique form of beauty.
Why can't we appreciate
Raises a question about society's failure to appreciate individual differences.
Individuality
Advocates for valuing and respecting individuality.
Everyone feels they can rate
People tend to judge and rate others according to societal standards.
In magazine society
References the impact of societal norms as portrayed in magazines.
You can follow, or you can lead
Choice between following others or leading, questioning which is preferable.
Which one would you rather be?
Reflects on the decision of whether to conform or take a unique path.
No one made it there by playing safe
Success often involves taking risks and not playing it safe.
We're going down in history
Reference to making history by daring to be different.
So let it go
Reiteration of the advice to let go of negativity and move forward.
Shut up and don't keep putting yourself down (oh-hu-oh, oh-hu-oh, oh)
Continued emphasis on avoiding self-deprecation and negative self-talk.
Stand up and find your spotlight in the crowd (oh-hu-oh)
Encourages standing up and being noticed in a crowd.
You're a superstar
Reaffirms your exceptional qualities and potential for greatness.
Exactly how you are
Emphasizes that your true self is already remarkable.
You don't have to try so hard (hey!)
Advises against excessive efforts to conform; just be authentic.
Speak up, remember you can have it all
Encourages vocalizing your thoughts and ambitions, knowing you can achieve them.
Just be your own kind of beautiful
Reiterates the importance of embracing your unique beauty and identity.
Walk outside and it's a sunny day
Contrasts the external sunny day with the internal emotional turmoil.
But in your eyes is like a hurricane
Suggests an internal emotional storm despite external appearances.
You got to face it now or run away
The need to confront challenges rather than avoiding them.
Let it rain, yeah I say, let it rain
Acceptance of challenges and the idea of letting emotions flow.
Shut up and don't keep putting yourself down (oh-hu-oh, oh-hu-oh, oh)
Continued advice against negative self-talk and self-deprecation.
Stand up and find your spotlight in the crowd (oh-hu-oh)
Encourages standing out and being recognized in a crowd.
You're a superstar
Reaffirms your exceptional qualities and potential for greatness.
Exactly how you are
Emphasizes that your true self is already remarkable.
You don't have to try so hard (hey!)
Advises against excessive efforts to conform; just be authentic.
Speak up, remember you can have it all
Encourages vocalizing your thoughts and ambitions, knowing you can achieve them.
Just be your own kind of beautiful
Reiterates the importance of embracing your unique beauty and identity.
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