Villain
Crooked I & Sally Anthony Lyrics
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Don't think I'll live a life of keeping score
I know there's something more to life
I'm sure, no, I won't be your villain anymore, anymore
I played my part, I tried to do your way
But now it's time for me to just do me
You see, I don't want to haunt you or be selfish
I'm am not your prisoner
No, you just have to let me go now
And let me be
Who I see in me, yeh
In "Villain," Crooked I and Sally Anthony are a musical collaboration that speaks about the idea of breaking free of a toxic relationship. The song is about not wanting to play the role of the "villain" anymore in a relationship that has gone sour. Crooked I makes it clear that he does not want to live his life by keeping score or playing games anymore. He recognizes that there is more to life and he deserves to pursue it. He is ready to be himself and move on with his life.
Throughout the song, the artists alternately sing and rap about coming to terms with the fact that they can no longer be held prisoner in a relationship that no longer serves them. They want to let go of the past and become better versions of themselves. Crooked I acknowledges that he played his part in the relationship, but it is time to do things his way. He explains that he does not wish to haunt his partner or be selfish, but he needs to be true to himself.
Overall, "Villain" is a powerful and emotional song about breaking free of a toxic relationship and finding the strength and courage to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not gone be your villain anymore
I refuse to be the antagonist in your life any longer.
Don't think I'll live a life of keeping score
I reject the idea of constantly taking account of our actions and holding grudges.
I know there's something more to life
I believe that there is a greater purpose or meaning to our existence.
I'm sure, no, I won't be your villain anymore, anymore
I am positive that I am done being the bad guy in your story.
I played my part, I tried to do your way
I fulfilled the role you assigned me, and attempted to conform to your wishes.
But now it's time for me to just do me
However, I have decided that it is time for me to prioritize my own desires and aspirations.
You see, I don't want to haunt you or be selfish
My intentions are not to haunt or hurt you, but to be true to myself.
But I can't be your villain, baby
I will not continue to be cast as the bad guy in your life.
I'm am not your prisoner
You do not have the power to hold me captive or control me.
No, you just have to let me go now
You need to accept my decision and allow me to move on.
And let me be
Allow me the freedom to be who I truly am.
Who I see in me, yeh
I am seeking to be authentic to myself and discover my own identity.
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Written by: ANTHONY, BOWEN
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