I'm a Lady
Santigold Lyrics

Now won't you run and tell your boyfriend
Tell your boyfriend that you won't be waiting for him.

Tell him don't hold his breath for me
Let him know that he should not expect you to be available for him anytime soon.

I got some money I was saving
You have savings to spend however you want.

Got some hearts that I'll be breaking
You are going to break some people's hearts along the way.

Know someday they'll make a martyr out of me
You expect that you will eventually become a martyr or a legend to some people.

I'm a lady
You are a woman, and you assert yourself as such.

Got my mind made up
You have made up your mind and are certain of your choices.

I know I spend magic reel it out
You have the ability to create and produce magical things.

Try to hold a light to me
People try to understand you or figure you out, but they cannot.

I like to watch the way the wind blows
You pay attention to how things around you change and evolve.

What does it know that I don't yet?
You wonder what the world knows that you do not yet know.

Ooh, oh, look so pretty now
You acknowledge you are attractive.

You're just so sweet
You recognize that some people view you as sweet or kind.

Let's see how far you can get
You challenge others to see what they are capable of achieving.

And the dream's all gone
You recognize that some dreams and aspirations may never come to fruition.

No one said no, no one said
You feel like no one truly opposed or questioned you in pursuing your dreams.

Make something with what's in your head
You believe that your ideas and creativity can be turned into something tangible.

Got my mind made up
You reiterate that you are certain of your choices.

And I like sometimes to wave it high
You enjoy drawing attention to yourself and what you are doing.

Up where everyone can see
You want people to see and acknowledge your accomplishments.