Speak For Yourself
Catch 22 Lyrics

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA SAY-THINK
Encourages self-reflection and urges listeners to think before speaking.

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA FEEL-FOR
Reminds listeners to consider their emotions and feelings before reacting.

TELL YA WHAT IS REAL-YOURSELF
Emphasizes the importance of personal identity and being true to oneself.

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA SEE-THINK
Encourages critical thinking and encourages people to question what they see.

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA BE-FOR
Reminds listeners that they have control over their own futures.

YOU RE NOTHIN-YOURSELF
Urges listeners to embrace their own worth and to not let others define them.

STAND UP STRAIGHT BOY AND ACT LIKE A MAN
Uses traditional gender expectations to encourage confidence and self-assurance.

YOU ain't BUT I AM
Asserts personal strength and determination over another person's shortcomings.

THINGS THAT I START I ALWAYS SEE THROUGH
Encourages determination and follow-through on one's goals.

YOU don't BUT I DO
Contrasts personal strength with another's perceived flaws.

RUNNIN ROUND IN CIRCLES LIKE A DOG CHASIN HIS TAIL
Compares a futile pursuit to a dog's pointless circling.

I SWEAR TO GOD MAN IT FUCKIN NEVER FAILS
Draws attention to the inevitable failure of a pointless endeavor.

WHEN IT RAINS YOU KNOW IT ALWAYS POURS
Highlights the difficulty of struggling with multiple problems at once.

THE HUNGRY WOLVES ARE HOWLIN AT YOUR DOOR
Uses a metaphorical image to represent the threat of danger.

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA DO-FOR
Suggests that listeners consider their actions carefully and have a clear plan.

TELL YA WHO IS WHO-YOURSELF
Urges listeners to make their own judgments of people instead of basing opinions on others.

TELL YA THAT YOU RE GOIN BLIND-THINK
Encourages people to be aware of their own flaws and shortcomings.

TELLYA WHAT YOU RE GONNA FIND-FOR
Encourages people to actively seek out answers and knowledge.

YEAH NOTHIN-YOURSELF
Emphasizes the importance of personal identity and self-determination.

SEARCHIN FOR LIGHT WHEN YOU RE LOST IN THE DARK
Uses a metaphorical image to describe the search for guidance and direction.

MAN YOU RE WAY OFF THE MARK
Points out that one's perceptions or beliefs may be incorrect or misguided.

LOOKIN FOR LOVE WHEN YOU HATE YOURSELF
Draws attention to the challenge of finding love and happiness when one lacks self-esteem.

JUST STAND UP AND YELL
Encourages people to speak out and advocate for themselves.

FREEDOMS NEVER FREE ITS THE AMERICAN WAY
Highlights the cost and importance of personal freedom in America.

STEP BACK AND SEE AT THE END OF THE DAY
Suggests taking a wider perspective to see things more clearly.

DOUBLE TAXED YEAH WERE DOUBLE FUCKED
Uses wordplay to express frustration with economic challenges.

IS THERE SUCH THING AS AN HONEST BUCK---DIRTY FUCKIN MONEY------
Points out the difficulty of making an honest living in certain economic systems.

THINK FOR YOURSELF
Sums up the central message of the song.

don't LET EM PERSUADE YOU TO DO
Urges listeners to resist the influence of outside pressures in decision-making.

ANYTHING YOU don't WANNA DO
Encourages people to assert their own interests and priorities in decision-making.

YOU CAN BE YOUR OWN PERSON TOO
Emphasizes the importance of individuality and independence.

JUST BE SURE NOT TO CONFUSE
Warns against confusing confidence with arrogance.

CONFIDENCE FOR ARROGANCE
Contrasts positive self-assurance with negative self-importance.

CAUSE IN THE END IT ALL MAKES SENSE
Suggests that good decision-making leads to positive outcomes.

YOU GOTTA GOTTA THINK FOR YOURSELF
Repeats the central call to action of the song.

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA SEE-THINK
Repeats earlier encouragement of critical thinking.

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA SAY-FOR
Repeats earlier encouragement for reflection before speaking.

TELL YA TO GO AWAY-YOURSELF
Encourages introspection and personal reflection.

TELL YA WHAT YOU RE GONNA KNOW-THINK
Encourages seeking knowledge and learning.

TELL YA WHERE YOU RE GONNA GO-FOR
Encourages planning and having a clear direction.

NOWHERE-YOURSELF
Reiterates the importance of personal identity and self-determination.

STAND UP STRAIGHT BOY AND ACT LIKE A MAN
Repeats earlier encouragement of confidence and self-assurance.

STOP PISSIN IN THE FAN
Uses crude humor to discourage self-destructive behavior.

HOLD YOUR HEAD UP AND LOOK EM IN THE EYE
Encourages self-confidence and assertiveness.

SAY I'LL DO IT TILL I DIE
Asserts determination and persistence in the face of challenges.

VARIETYS THE SPICE OF LIFE don't LET IT GO STALE
Encourages embracing change and variety in life.

Don't BEAT AROUND THE BUSH MAN CUT TO THE CORE
Encourages dealing with problems directly instead of avoiding them.

GOD GAVE YOU A BRAIN BUT DO YOU KNOW WHAT ITS FOR?
Urges listeners to use their intelligence and make thoughtful decisions.

---------------THINK FOR YOURSELF---------------
Reiterates the central message of the song.