Somebody
Embracing Authenticity: The Impersonals' Anthem to Being Yourself
Lyrics
If I have to be somebody then leave it
If being somebody is required, then it's better to avoid it
If I can't be me then they'll never believe me
If I can't be true to myself, others won't trust or accept me
I don't wanna be anybody else
Expressing a desire not to transform into someone else
I only wanna be
Emphasizing the preference to only be
Be myself
The ultimate goal is to be authentic and true to oneself
When I was growing up
Reflecting on the speaker's childhood and upbringing
I never wanted to be like anyone
Never aspiring to emulate anyone else
Life wasn't fun
Life was not enjoyable during this period
I looked the way, I looked the way
Accepting one's appearance despite attempts not to conform
I looked the way I tried not to be
Struggling with self-image and identity
Hand me ups and hand me downs
Receiving used items and things available for free
And whatever was free
Dealing with whatever is readily accessible
If I have to be somebody then leave it
Reiterating the reluctance to be someone else
If I can't be me then they'll never believe me
Highlighting the importance of authenticity for others to believe in the speaker
I don't wanna be anybody else
Reaffirming the desire to remain true to oneself
I only wanna be
Stating the preference to just be
Be myself
Emphasizing the goal of being authentic
I worked the jobs i hate
Expressing dissatisfaction with past jobs
But now I finally found that one I quite like
Finding satisfaction in a current job despite lingering discomfort
Still doesn't feel right
Questioning if the current situation is truly fulfilling
Is this the way, is this the way
Contemplating whether the present state aligns with personal desires
Coz it's not the way I wanted to be
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current state not being as desired
Classy acts, them fancy cats
Referring to people with sophisticated behaviors and possessions
Got fuck all on me
Asserting that those with material wealth are inferior to the speaker
If I have to be somebody then leave it
Repeating the reluctance to be someone else for emphasis
If I can't be me then they'll never believe me
Reiterating the importance of being true to oneself for credibility
I don't wanna be anybody else
Maintaining the desire to remain authentic and not be someone else
I only wanna be
Repeating the preference to just be without pretense
Be myself
Emphasizing the goal of authenticity and being oneself
If I have to be somebody then leave it
Once again expressing the reluctance to be somebody else
If I can't be me then they'll never believe me
Reiterating the importance of being true to oneself for credibility
I don't wanna be anybody else
Stating the firm desire to remain true to oneself and not transform
I only wanna be
Repeating the preference to just be without pretense
Be myself
Emphasizing the goal of authenticity and being oneself
If I have to be somebody then leave it
Once again expressing the reluctance to be somebody else
If I can't be me then they'll never believe me
Reiterating the importance of being true to oneself for credibility
I don't wanna be anybody else
Stating the firm desire to remain true to oneself and not transform
I only wanna be
Repeating the preference to just be without pretense
Be myself
Emphasizing the goal of authenticity and being oneself
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