Story Behind The Song
See VH1
Song Description
Tough and sassy teen looks to her future with an adventurous spirit and declares she will be herself. Authority figures are busting her chops about making clear plans for herself. But, she just makes her moves with confidence and girl-turned-woman power. She's ambitous and self-assured. Look out world!
| Song Length |
2:23 |
Genre |
Rock - Punk, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Restless |
Subject |
Power, Pride |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Verse 1
Everybody's askin' me what I'm gonna do
"What are your plans girl, what's next for you?"
But I don't have the answers before I take the chances
Chorus
Gotta be myself 'cause noone else is gonna
Gotta do it my way 'cause that's the way I wanna
Can't you see by now, I'm not your prima donna
Gonna be who I'm gonna
Verse 2
Everybody's buggin' me about stupid crap
"You will get lost girl, without a map."
But how'm I gonna find out if I can't try out?
Chorus
Gotta be myself 'cause noone else is gonna
Gotta do it my way 'cause that's the way I wanna
Can't you see by now, I'm not your prima donna
Gonna be who I'm gonna
Verse 3
Everybody's watchin' me 'cause I found the groove
Just growin' up female gives you somethin' to prove
But I don't have the patience to wait up for the basics
Chorus
Gotta be myself 'cause noone else is gonna
Gotta do it my way 'cause that's the way I wanna
Can't you see by now, I'm not your prima donna
Gonna be who I'm gonna
Gotta be myself 'cause noone else is gonna
Gotta do it my way 'cause that's the way I wanna
Can't you see by now, I'm not your prima donna
Gotta be myself
copyright 2004 Margaret Caruso