Had To Be Me
Embracing Authenticity: Had To Be Me
Lyrics
Now I used to sit and wonder why
Reflecting on the past, contemplating reasons for dissatisfaction.
I couldn't satisfy this guy
Expressing difficulty in meeting the expectations of a particular person.
I married him, and I really tried my best
Acknowledging effort in the marriage despite challenges.
There wasn't nothing I could do
Feeling powerless, unable to change the situation.
He criticized and he ridiculed
Facing criticism and ridicule from the spouse.
And in no way he would put my mind to rest
Describing the inability to find peace of mind.
He tried in every way to change me, the way that he wanted me to be
Detailing attempts by the spouse to change the person.
But I just couldn't change, I just Had To Be Me
Asserting the commitment to authenticity, refusing to change.
Now I couldn't even have a friend
Expressing limitations on forming friendships and expressing emotions.
Or show my feelings with a grin
Describing the suppression of genuine feelings.
He always changed everything around
Noting constant changes imposed by the spouse.
He must have lacked self confidence
Suggesting the spouse's insecurity as a possible cause.
He didn't give my love a chance
Claiming a lack of opportunity for love due to the spouse's actions.
He tried to stomp my feelings to the ground
Describing emotional suppression and oppression.
He tried in every way to change me, the way that he wanted me to be
Reiterating attempts to change, emphasizing the desired transformation.
But I just couldn't change, I just Had To Be Me
Reaffirming the commitment to self-authenticity.
Well there must have been something wrong
Suspecting a fundamental issue in the relationship.
He was weak so I had to be strong
Stating the need for personal strength due to the spouse's weakness.
Maybe it just wasn't meant to be
Suggesting that the relationship might not have been destined to succeed.
I walked away, oh we cried
Recalling the emotional difficulty of separation.
Kissed his cheek and said goodbye
Expressing a farewell gesture with a kiss and goodbye.
I told him not to worry, it's okay
Assuring the departing person that everything will be okay.
He tried in every way to change me, the way that he wanted me to be
Reiterating the spouse's persistent attempts to induce change.
But I just couldn't change, I just Had To Be Me
Reaffirming the unwavering commitment to personal authenticity.
He tried in every way to change me, the way that he wanted me to be
Repeating the theme of the spouse's desire for transformation.
But I just couldn't change, I just Had To Be Me
Finalizing the narrative with the insistence on being true to oneself.
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