Part Of Me
Ava Santos Lyrics

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Days like this,
I want to drive away
Pack my bags
And watch your shadow fade
You chewed me up
And spit me out
Like I was poison in your mouth
You took my light

You drained me down
But that was then
And this is now
Now look at me!
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw your sticks and stones,
Throw your bombs and bones,
But you're not gonna break my soul.
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
I just wanna throw my phone away
Find out who is really there for me
You ripped me off,
Your love was cheap
It was always tearing at the seams,
I fell deep, you let me down,
But that was then and this is now
Now look at me!
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw your sticks and stones,
Throw your bombs and bones,
But you're not gonna break my soul.
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no!
Now look at me I'm sparkling,
A firework, a dancing' flame
You won't ever put me out again
I'm glowing', oh woah,
So you can keep the diamond ring,
It don't mean nothing anyway,
In fact you can keep everything, yeah, yeah, yeah
Except for me!
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw your sticks and stones,
Throw your bombs and bones,
But you're not gonna break my
Soul
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw your sticks and stones,
Throw your bombs and bones,
But you're not gonna break my
Soul
This is the part of me

That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
no, no

Overall Meaning

Ava Santos’ “Part of Me” is a powerful anthem of self-empowerment and defiance. The lyrics capture the frustration and anger of being mistreated by a toxic partner and the resolve to take control of one’s life. The opening lines depict a strong motivation to escape from the suffocating relationship and move on. Ava sings about the emotional turmoil caused by the partner’s cruel actions, but she refuses to be defeated.

As the song progresses, the lyrics become more assertive, with Ava defiantly proclaiming that no one can ever take away the part of herself that she has reclaimed. The chorus repeats this message, with Ava using powerful imagery to emphasize the fact that no amount of hurtful behavior or verbal abuse can ever break her spirit. In the final verse, Ava emerges as a survivor and a stronger person than before. She is no longer willing to let the partner’s possessions or material gifts have any hold over her. Instead, she asserts her worth and reclaiming agency over her life.

Overall, “Part of Me” is an empowering anthem that celebrates personal strength and resilience. Ava’s powerful vocals and the stirring lyrics make it a song that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced a difficult relationship or faced challenges in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Days like this, I want to drive away
There are times when I feel like running away.

Pack my bags And watch your shadow fade
I want to leave everything behind, including the memories of you.

You chewed me up And spit me out Like I was poison in your mouth
You took advantage of me and left me feeling worthless.

You took my light You drained me down But that was then And this is now
You made me feel dark and worthless, but I've moved on and I am stronger now.

Now look at me! This is the part of me That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
Now I am confident and strong, and you can never take that away from me.

Throw your sticks and stones, Throw your bombs and bones, But you're not gonna break my soul.
You can try to hurt me, but you can never break me.

I just wanna throw my phone away Find out who is really there for me
I need to disconnect from the world and know who really cares about me.

You ripped me off, Your love was cheap It was always tearing at the seams
Your love was fake, and it only caused me pain.

I fell deep, you let me down, But that was then and this is now
I loved you deeply, but you disappointed me. Now I am done with you.

Now look at me! This is the part of me That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
Now I am strong on my own, and you can never bring me down again.

Throw your sticks and stones, Throw your bombs and bones, But you're not gonna break my soul.
I am unbreakable, no matter what you try to do.

Now look at me I'm sparkling, A firework, a dancing' flame
I am shining and lively, like a beautiful firework.

You won't ever put me out again I'm glowing', oh woah
You can't dim my light anymore, I am shining brighter than ever.

So you can keep the diamond ring, It don't mean nothing anyway, In fact you can keep everything, yeah, yeah, yeah Except for me!
The material things you gave me are meaningless, and you can keep them all. But you can never have me back.

This is the part of me That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
I am whole on my own, and you can never take that away from me.

Throw your sticks and stones, Throw your bombs and bones, But you're not gonna break my Soul
I am unbreakable, no matter what you do.

This is the part of me That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no This is the part of me That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
I am strong and unbreakable, and you can never take that away from me.

This is the part of me That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no no, no
I am confident and self-assured, and you can never bring me down again.

Writer(s): Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, Katy Perry, Bonnie Mckee

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