Song Description
Sometimes the best thing is to NOT be in a relationship. We have to learn to love ourselves before we can share love with others. This song takes place after deciding to be on one's own. It explains the decision while expressing the joy (and uncertainty) that comes from taking the time to care for oneself. It concludes with an expressive instrumental coda - the piano says what words cannot about this newfound life and what awaits.
| Song Length |
4:37 |
Genre |
Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Quiet |
Subject |
I, Me, Mine, Change |
| Similar Artists |
Regina Spektor, Sara Bareilles |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I can be anyone
I can be anyone by myself
Not just someone for someone else
I can go anywhere
I can go anywhere by myself
Not just follow someone else
There's something here that needs to change
In my soul
Mama told me, "Child,"
Mama told me, "better get married"
Mama told me, "Child,"
Mama told me, "start up your family.
it's time to live for someone else."
Daddy told me, "Child,"
Daddy told me, "never get married"
Daddy told me, "Child,"
Daddy said, "your friends are your family.
It's time to live for yourself."
There's something here that needs to change
In my soul
Even in good love there's a trade-off
It's time to learn to love myself
Even in your love there's a trade-off
Even in my love there's a trade-off
It's time to learn to love ourselves
There's something here that needs to change
There's something here I need to change
On my own