Gotta Go My Own Way
Cast of High School Musical Lyrics


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I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us doesn't seem right these days
Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged

It's so hard to say
But I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay

I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way (own way)

Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up and I watch them fall every time
Another color turns to gray
And it's just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away

I'm leavin' today
'Cause I gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay

I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my way

What about us?
What about everything we've been through?
What about trust?
You know I never wanted to hurt you

And what about me?
What am I supposed to do?
I gotta leave but I'll miss you, oh

So, I've got to move on and be who I am (why do you have to go?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand (I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now (I want you to stay)
I wanna go my own way

I've got to move on and be who I am (what about us?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand (I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday (world someday)
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way




I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way

Overall Meaning

In "Gotta Go My Own Way," the cast of High School Musical sings about a difficult decision to break up with a significant other and move on with their lives. The song speaks to the feelings of confusion and uncertainty that come with ending a relationship and finding new paths in life. The opening lines set the scene for the song, with the singer saying that something about their relationship "doesn't seem right these days." They attribute this to the way that life keeps interrupting their plans, causing them to feel like they can never move forward as a couple.


As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that leaving their partner behind is difficult and painful. Despite this, they know that they need to move on and "be who [they] are." The lyrics convey a sense of determination, with the singer stating that they "gotta do what's best for me," even if that means leaving behind someone they care about deeply. Throughout the song, there is a sense of back-and-forth as the singer tries to come to terms with their decision while also considering the possibility that someday they may be able to reconnect.


Overall, "Gotta Go My Own Way" is a powerful song about choosing to prioritize personal growth and individual needs over the demands of a relationship. It speaks to the challenges of navigating these kinds of transitions and the emotions that come along with them.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta say what's on my mind
I need to express what I'm feeling


Something about us doesn't seem right these days
Our relationship is not working out lately


Life keeps getting in the way
We're facing too many obstacles


Whenever we try, somehow the plan is always rearranged
Our plans keep falling apart


It's so hard to say
This is difficult to talk about


But I've gotta do what's best for me
I need to prioritize my own well-being


You'll be okay
You'll be alright without me


I've got to move on and be who I am
I need to find my own path in life


I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
I don't fit in with our current situation and I hope you can accept that


We might find a place in this world someday
Perhaps we'll find our purpose in the future


But at least for now
For now, things need to be different


I gotta go my own way (own way)
I need to separate myself from our current situation


Don't wanna leave it all behind
Leaving everything is not my intention


But I get my hopes up and I watch them fall every time
I keep hoping things will get better, but they don't


Another color turns to gray
Another aspect of our relationship loses its spark


And it's just too hard to watch it all slowly fade away
It's painful to see our relationship deteriorate


I'm leavin' today
I'm leaving soon


'Cause I gotta do what's best for me
Again, I need to prioritize my own well-being


You'll be okay
You'll be alright without me


What about us?
What about our relationship?


What about everything we've been through?
What about all the experiences we shared?


What about trust?
What about the trust we've built?


You know I never wanted to hurt you
I didn't mean to cause you pain


And what about me?
What about my own needs?


What am I supposed to do?
I need to make the best decision for myself


I gotta leave but I'll miss you, oh
I will miss you greatly


So, I've got to move on and be who I am (why do you have to go?)
Once again, I need to prioritize my own well-being and find my own path in life


I just don't belong here, I hope you understand (I'm trying to understand)
I don't fit in with our current situation and I hope you can accept that


We might find a place in this world someday (world someday)
Perhaps we'll find our purpose in the future


But at least for now
For now, things need to be different


I wanna go my own way
I need to separate myself from our current situation


I gotta go my own way
I need to find my own path in life


I gotta go my own way
I need to prioritize my own well-being and separate myself from our current situation




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM WATTS, ANDREW DODD

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Troy
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I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us
Doesn't seem right these days
Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged
It's so hard to say
But I gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've go to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
(Own way)
Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up
And I watch them fall every time
Another color turns to gray
And it's just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away
I'm leaving today
'Cause I gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
What about us?
What about everything we've been through?
What about trust?
You know I never wanted to hurt you
And what about me?
What am I supposed to do?
I gotta leave but I'll miss you
So, I've got to move on and be who I am
(Why do you have to go?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
(I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now (I want you to stay)
I wanna go my own way
I've got to move on and be who I am
(What about us?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
(I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way



All comments from YouTube:

@podemechamardedebz2699

Gabriella's mom waiting in the car: 🙄

@KHelen-oi9nt

She's like come on

@michelbalderamilla1674

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@hypnotiq.rodriguez

Gabriellas Mom is like”hurry up or I’m going my own way”

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Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale singing HSM in 2020 ❤️ https://youtu.be/GwMQHQ9ttV4

@fernandar6569

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@edgeheadsuperstar02

No one:


Gabriella in every HSM movie: Aight, imma head out.

@prett.niya._2938

But came back the next day

@albafernandez2888

@@prett.niya._2938 yes puahahahahah i cant with that hahahhabahvahahah

@tiffaany1052

Yas so true

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