On My Own
Cold Fusion Lyrics


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You think you know me and who I am

Telling me your doâ??s and your donâ??ts â??

youâ??re the man

It seems the higher that I crawl
The more you are there trying to end it


Canâ??t be what you see

Itâ??s not me, itâ??s what you believe

Youâ??re nothing

If I make it, itâ??s on my own


(CHORUS)

Break this down

All you has-beenâ??s and never-will-beâ??s

Screaming Hey-why-why

Write this down

Youâ??ll never get nothing from me

Crying Hey-why-why


How can you tell me where to go

My life's gone places you donâ??t even know

You say youâ??re there to watch my back

But why is your knife out


Wonâ??t be what you see

Itâ??s all me, itâ??s what I believe

Youâ??re nothing

If I make it, itâ??s on my own


(CHORUS)


Break this down (on my)

Take this down (on my)

Write this (on my own)


Break this down (on my)

Take this down (on my)

Write this down






Screaming Hey-why-why-why

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cold Fusion's song "On My Own" express emotions of frustration and defiance towards someone who claims to know the singer well, but doesn't really understand them. The singer is tired of being told what they should do or not do, by someone who thinks they know better. The more they try to assert their independence, the more this person tries to control them. The singer asserts that the person's perception of them is not an accurate representation of who they truly are. They also believe that they will achieve success without the help of the person trying to hold them back.


The chorus serves as a warning to those who have doubted the singer, who the singer considers as "has-beens" or "never-will-be's," declaring that they'll make it "on (their) own." They refuse to be held back by anyone, especially those who have tried to limit their potential. The use of "Hey-why-why" suggests that these people will come to question their lack of faith in the singer when they do eventually make it. The bridge and final chorus assert the singer's ability to do what they want with their life, regardless of anyone's input. They also note the hypocrisy of the person they are addressing, who claims to have their back while simultaneously holding a knife against them.


Overall, the lyrics to "On My Own" serve as an anthem of independence and perseverance in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to carve out their own path in life, despite those who doubt them.


Line by Line Meaning

You think you know me and who I am
You assume you understand me, but you don't truly know who I am.


Telling me your do's and your don'ts – you're the man
You're trying to control me with your instructions and you think you're in charge.


It seems the higher that I crawl, the more you are there trying to end it
The more progress I make, the more you try to sabotage my efforts and stop me.


Can't be what you see, it's not me, it's what you believe, you're nothing
You perceive me in a certain way, but that's not who I am. Your opinions of me don't define me as a person and you hold no power over me.


If I make it, it's on my own
My success will be due solely to my own hard work and determination.


Break this down, all you has-been's and never-will-be's, screaming Hey-why-why
I am dismissing all those who have failed and will never succeed, who try to bring me down by shouting out questions of why I am doing this.


Write this down, you'll never get nothing from me, crying Hey-why-why
You can write it in stone that you will never receive anything from me and your attempts at pity will not work.


How can you tell me where to go, my life's gone places you don't even know
You have no right to direct my life when you haven't experienced the things I have.


You say you're there to watch my back, but why is your knife out
You claim to support me, but your actions and intentions are actually hurting me and holding me back.


Won't be what you see, it's all me, it's what I believe, you're nothing
Don't judge me based on appearances, my choices are my own and I am not affected by your opinions.


If I make it, it's on my own
No matter what obstacles or challenges I face, my success lies solely in my own effort and determination.


Break this down (on my), take this down (on my), write this (on my own)
I am taking control of my own destiny and making my own decisions, regardless of what others may say or do.


Screaming Hey-why-why-why
The naysayers and doubters can shout all they want, but their words will not deter me from my path.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANITA ESIDEDE BLAY, JOSEPH PATRICK MOUNT

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