|Confident|
|Demi Lovato| Lyrics

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(Are you ready? Ha)

It's time for me to take it
I'm the boss right now
Not gonna fake it
Not when you go down
'Cause this is my game
And you better come to play

I used to hold my freak back
Now I'm letting go
I make my own choice
Bitch, I run this show
So leave the lights on
No, you can't make me behave

So you say I'm complicated
That I must be outta my mind
But you had me underrated
Rated, rated

What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?
What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?

It's time to get the chains out
Is your tongue tied up?
'Cause this is my ground
And I'm dangerous
And you can get out
But it's all about me tonight

So you say I'm complicated
That I must be outta my mind
But you had me underrated
Rated, rated

What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?
What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?
What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?
What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?

So you say I'm complicated
But you've had me underrated

What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?
What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?
What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?

What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
What's wrong with being confident?

Overall Meaning

In "Confident," Demi Lovato sends a clear message about her self-assurance and independence. She declares that she's in charge and owning her power. The opening line, "It's time for me to take it," signifies that she's ready to take control of her own destiny. She asserts her authority and dismisses anyone who tries to undermine or challenge her.

Throughout the song, Lovato makes it clear that she's not going to conform to other people's expectations. She refuses to be labeled as "complicated" or "out of her mind." Instead, she embraces her confidence and views it as a strength. She's not afraid to be herself and project her own unique personality. She also shows a willingness to take risks and step out of her comfort zone.

Line by Line Meaning

It's time for me to take it
I am ready to take control of my life

I'm the boss right now
I am in charge of my own destiny

Not gonna fake it
I will not pretend to be someone I am not

Not when you go down
I will not be brought down by those who doubt me

'Cause this is my game
I am the one calling the shots

And you better come to play
Anyone who challenges me must bring their A-game

I used to hold my freak back
I used to hide my true self from others

Now I'm letting go
Now I am embracing my true self

I make my own choice
I am in control of my own decisions

Bitch, I run this show
I am the one in charge

So leave the lights on
I am not afraid of being seen

No, you can't make me behave
No one can control me

So you say I'm complicated
Some may find me difficult to understand

That I must be outta my mind
Some may question my sanity

But you had me underrated
Others have underestimated me in the past

Rated, rated
Repeatedly misjudged

What's wrong with being, what's wrong with being
Why is there a problem with

What's wrong with being confident?
Why is it wrong to be self-assured?

It's time to get the chains out
It is time to break free from restraints

Is your tongue tied up?
Are you speechless in the face of my confidence?

'Cause this is my ground
I am in control of this situation

And I'm dangerous
I am a force to be reckoned with

And you can get out
Those who doubt me can leave

But it's all about me tonight
Tonight, I am the center of attention

So you say I'm complicated
Some may find me difficult to understand

But you've had me underrated
Others have underestimated me in the past