Looking Out for Number One
Embracing Independence: Looking Out for Myself
Lyrics
No matter what I do I can't make you happy
No matter what efforts I make, I can't bring you happiness.
Though I go to great lengths to do your will
Despite going to great lengths to fulfill your wishes.
If you say hurry, girl I make it snappy
If you ask me to hurry, I respond promptly.
Trying hard to keep your wishes filled
Making a genuine effort to meet your desires.
But I'm getting tired and feeling real discouraged
Feeling exhausted and disheartened from the constant pressure.
From being pressure underneath your thumb
Under the weight of your control.
So here's a message you can give your mama
Conveying a message to pass on to your mother.
Starting now I'm looking out for number one
From now on, prioritizing my own needs and well-being.
Lord everyone around me
Everyone in my surroundings.
I've tried so hard to please
I've made considerable efforts to satisfy.
Till the only one unhappy
Resulting in the only one dissatisfied being me.
Feeling broken down is me
Feeling emotionally and physically worn out.
But things are gonna change
Expressing optimism about a positive change.
With each new setting sun
Anticipating improvement with each passing day.
Starting now I'm looking out for number one
Now, focusing on my own priorities and well-being.
It's getting hard to face my morning mirror
Facing the reality reflected in my morning mirror.
There's a stranger in there staring back at me
Observing a changed and unfamiliar version of myself.
He tells me every day it's getting clearer
Realizing the need for self-improvement daily.
Son you're not the man you used to be
Acknowledging a decline in personal character.
Yeah it's time to get this monkey off my shoulder
Deciding to let go of burdens and worries.
And quit worrying 'bout the things that you want done
Ending concerns about unfulfilled desires.
I'm gonna start the fire that you have smoldered
Reviving the passion that has faded.
'Cause starting now I'm looking out for number one
Initiating a positive change, prioritizing self.
Lord everyone around me
Everyone in my surroundings.
I've tried so hard to please
I've made considerable efforts to satisfy.
Till the only one unhappy
Resulting in the only one dissatisfied being me.
Feeling broken down is me
Feeling emotionally and physically worn out.
But things are gonna change
Expressing optimism about a positive change.
With each new setting sun
Anticipating improvement with each passing day.
Starting now I'm looking out for number one
Now, focusing on my own priorities and well-being.
Yeah, starting now I'm looking out for number one
From this moment onward, prioritizing my own interests.
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