True To Myself
Ziggy Marley Lyrics
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And its not the same old thing over again, I say
Just do what you feel and don't you fool yourself, I say
'Cause I can't make you happy unless, I am I say I say I
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself
Day in day out I've asked many questions, I say
Only to find the truth it never changes, I say
If you don't deal with it it keeps killing you a little by little, I say
Call me selfish if you will my life I alone can live, I say I say I
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself (in a way all)
Got to be true to myself
I don't care if it hurts
I'm tired of lies and all these games
I've reached a point in life no longer can I be this way
Don't come crying to me I too have shed my share of tears
I'm moving on yes I'm grooving on well I'm finally free I've
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true to myself
Got to be true
Got to be true
Got to be true to myself (in a way all)
Got to be true
Got to be true
Got to be true to myself
The song 'True to Myself' is about the importance of being true to oneself and not compromising on one's own values and beliefs. Ziggy Marley talks about how life has come a long way since yesterday and how it's not the same old thing over again. He sends a message to the listeners to do what they feel and not to fool themselves because nobody else can make them happy unless they are true to themselves. The phrase "I say" is repeated several times in the song to emphasize the importance of the message being conveyed.
The second verse talks about how the truth never changes and how it's important to deal with it, or it will keep killing a person a little by little. Ziggy Marley mentions that he is not selfish, but he believes that he alone can live his life, and nobody else can dictate him. He says that he doesn't care if it hurts, and he's tired of lies and all the games. Ziggy emphasizes the point of moving on and grooving on, and how he's finally free.
The chorus emphasizes the fact that one has to be true to oneself and not compromise one's values and beliefs. Ziggy emphasizes this point several times in the song and repeats the phrase "in a way all" towards the end of the song, indicating that everyone must be true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Life has come a long way since yesterday, I say
Life has moved on from the past and it's not the same old routine.
And its not the same old thing over again, I say
Things have changed and it's not repetitive anymore.
Just do what you feel and don't you fool yourself, I say
Do what you believe is right and be honest with yourself.
'Cause I can't make you happy unless, I am I say I say I
To make others happy, one must first be happy with themselves.
Got to be true to myself
I must be true to myself.
Day in day out I've asked many questions, I say
Every day I have questions that need answers.
Only to find the truth it never changes, I say
I always find that the truth stays the same regardless of how I feel.
If you don't deal with it it keeps killing you a little by little, I say
Unresolved issues can slowly take a toll on one's well-being.
Call me selfish if you will my life I alone can live, I say I say I
If one must be selfish to live their life, then so be it. It's theirs alone to live.
I don't care if it hurts
I don't mind the pain.
I'm tired of lies and all these games
I'm done with the deceit and manipulative actions.
I've reached a point in life no longer can I be this way
I've come to a place where I can no longer continue like this.
Don't come crying to me I too have shed my share of tears
Don't expect empathy from me because I've also gone through my own struggles.
I'm moving on yes I'm grooving on well I'm finally free I've
I'm moving forward in my life and feeling liberated.
Got to be true to myself
I must be true to myself.
Got to be true
I need to stay genuine.
Got to be true to myself (in a way all)
I need to be authentic no matter what.
Lyrics © Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aldi Septian
steady.
Metin Karamanoğlu
seni hep dinliyorum.
Sigrid Pauline
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James Bryan C Quipanes
nice cool music Jah rastafarai :)
James Bryan C Quipanes
yes man .
Laura Terry
yes
Juliana Michaels
some of the best music since his father Bob Marley....legends
Jose Elias Da Silva Elias
muito masssa
Caleb J Barnes
you stand for of the humans in this, world!!!! thank you!!!
Hassan Husaen
good