Only Be Me
Conya Doss Lyrics
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She's cool
Still much work to do
Not to mention that she's no longer 22
But if she listen to us
Just let us lead the way
We can make some millions
Hey - this is what I say
But I'm not going to compromise this precious gift I've been given
See myself through others eyes
Instead of mine, just ain't living
Raise me with the finest things that are found in dreams
But it wouldn't mean a thing
Take me as I am
There will be no
There will be no redefining me
I can only be me
I'm gonna hold on to all of my dreams
I gotta stay faithful to what I believe
I can only be me
Not just a new soul
See I've been doing this here for years
Since I remember I had my share of tears
Trying to make it
Doing just what they say
Making music
But not making it my way
But I'm not going to compromise this precious gift I've been given
See myself though others eyes
Instead of mine just ain't living
Raise me with the finest things that are found in dreams
But it wouldn't mean a thing
Take me as I am
There will be no
There will be no redefining me
I can only be me
I'm gonna hold on to all of my dreams
I gotta stay faithful to what I believe
I can only be me
Took so long
To get this far
Many lessons learned
Many lessons hard
Staying true to myself
Keep pressing on
In due time
My sun will shine
I can only be me
I'm gonna hold on to all of my dreams
I gotta stay faithful to what I believe
I can only be me
I can only be me
I'm gonna hold on to all of my dreams
I gotta stay faithful to what I believe
I can only be me
I can only be me
I'm gonna hold on to all of my dreams
I gotta stay faithful to what I believe
I can only be me
I can ...
only ...
me ...
The lyrics of Conya Doss’s song “Only Be Me” talks about the struggle to remain true to oneself in an industry where conformity is often and easily rewarded. The singer acknowledges the potential for success in conforming to the expectations of others but resolves not to compromise her authenticity. Despite the pressures of the industry, it's better to stay true to yourself and take a risk in being yourself than to succumb to the whims and expectations of others. The singer also acknowledges that she has come a long way and has learned many hard lessons, but she remains committed to staying true to herself and her beliefs. “Only Be Me” is a defiant and empowering song that celebrates individuality and the power of being true to oneself.
The song's first verse acknowledges the singer’s potential but acknowledges that it is not yet fully realized, considering her age and experience. The singer is encouraged to listen to the advice of others, hoping to achieve the success that awaits her. However, she insists that she cannot compromise her authenticity or let others define her. She stands firm in her determination to be herself even if it means foregoing the potential success she could have attained by conforming.
In the second verse, the singer testifies that she has been in the music industry for years and has had her share of struggle while trying to make a name for herself. Despite her struggles, the singer has remained committed to her vision, which is to make music in her way, even if it doesn’t align with others' expectations. She insists that she must remain true to herself and not look at herself through the eyes of others. She declares that she would instead hold on to her dreams and be true to what she believes in, that she can only be herself.
Line by Line Meaning
She's star potential
She has great potential to become a star in the music industry
She's cool
She has a good reputation and is well-liked
Still much work to do
Despite her potential, there is still a lot of work she needs to do to reach her goals
Not to mention that she's no longer 22
Her age is a factor as she is no longer in her early twenties
But if she listen to us
If she takes our advice and guidance
Just let us lead the way
Allow us to guide her on the path to success
We can make some millions
We can help her achieve financial success
Hey - this is what I say
These are my thoughts and opinions
But I'm not going to compromise this precious gift I've been given
I will not sacrifice my talent for the sake of pleasing others
See myself through others eyes
I will not define myself based on how others perceive me
Instead of mine, just ain't living
Living my life according to others' expectations is not true living
Raise me with the finest things that are found in dreams
Although I dream of luxury and success, material possessions do not define me
But it wouldn't mean a thing
Achieving material success would not make me happy or fulfilled
Take me as I am
I want to be accepted for who I truly am
There will be no
I will not allow
There will be no redefining me
Others cannot change who I am and what I stand for
I can only be me
I can only be true to my own identity and beliefs
I'm gonna hold on to all of my dreams
I will not give up on my aspirations and goals
I gotta stay faithful to what I believe
I will remain true to my values and convictions
Not just a new soul
I am not a newcomer to the music industry
See I've been doing this here for years
I have been pursuing music for a long time
Since I remember I had my share of tears
Throughout my journey, I have faced obstacles and challenges
Trying to make it
Striving to achieve success
Doing just what they say
Following others' expectations and instructions
Making music
Creating and performing music
But not making it my way
Not being true to my own artistic vision
Took so long
It has taken a lot of time
To get this far
To have achieved this level of success
Many lessons learned
I have learned a lot from my experiences
Many lessons hard
Some lessons have been difficult to learn
Staying true to myself
Remaining authentic and genuine
Keep pressing on
Continue to work hard and persevere
In due time
At the right time in the future
My sun will shine
I will achieve success and fulfill my dreams
I can ...
I have the ability to
only ...
solely
me ...
be myself
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