America's Sweetheart
Elle King Lyrics
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You think your words will make me black and blue
But I, I think I'm pretty with these old boots on
I think it's funny when I drink too much, hey
You try and change me, you can go to hell
'Cause I don't want to be nobody else
I like the chip I got in my front teeth
And I got bad tattoos you won't believe
So kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock and roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Gonna lose control tonight
What do you want from me? I'm not America's sweetheart
So beat the drum with me, I'm not America's sweetheart
Well, they say I'm too loud for this town
So I lit a match and burned it down
What do you want from me? I'm not America's sweetheart
But you love me anyway
My hands are dirty and my heart is cold
The boys I've been with say I got no soul, when I
I meet another honey at the bar
I'll think it's funny when I break his heart, hmm, now
My kind of medicine is whiskey straight
I got a mouth to put you in your place, and they
They said I'll never be the poster type
But they don't make posters of my kind of life
So kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock and roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Gonna lose control tonight
What do you want from me? I'm not America's sweetheart
So beat the drum with me, I'm not America's sweetheart
Well, they say I'm too loud for this town
So I lit a match and burned it down
What do you want from me? I'm not America's sweetheart
But you love me anyway
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
You love me anyway (yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh)
You love me anyway
Kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock and roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole, holler if you ready
Gonna lose control
Kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock and roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Gonna lose control tonight
What do you want from me? I'm not America's sweetheart
So beat the drum with me, I'm not America's sweetheart
Well, they say I'm too loud for this town
So I lit a match and burned it down
What do you want from me? I'm not America's sweetheart
But you love me anyway
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
You love me anyway (yeah, yeah, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, oh)
You love me anyway
I'm not America's sweetheart
No, no, no
The song "America's Sweetheart" by Elle King is all about staying true to yourself and embracing your unique qualities, even if they may not fit society's norms or expectations. The lyrics express a sense of rebellion against those who try to change or judge the singer, as she proudly declares that she likes herself just the way she is. She rejects the idea of being a stereotypical poster child of what it means to be an American sweetheart, expressing that she is not a perfect and pristine figure. The song also touches upon themes of drinking, romance, and self-confidence.
In the first verse, the singer makes it clear that she does not need to prove herself to anyone. She is not afraid of being told hurtful words or getting bruised, because she is confident in her own skin. She finds herself beautiful and funky even in her old boots and drunkenness. She warns those who try to change her that she does not want to become someone else, as she proudly flaunts her imperfections such as her chipped teeth and bad tattoos. The chorus reveals that she is not looking to be "America's Sweetheart" but rather to be herself, and she calls upon others to join her in this rebellion.
In the second verse, the singer admits to having a bad reputation among the men she has been with. She enjoys playing with their hearts and finding humor in their disappointment. She also prefers whiskey over any medication, and has a sharp tongue that allows her to put others in their place. However, she is not ashamed of her wild and unique lifestyle, and expresses frustration at the lack of recognition of someone like her in society. The song ends on a high note with a call to action for everyone to rock out and lose control together.
Line by Line Meaning
No, there ain't nothing that I gotta prove
I don't need to prove anything to anyone
You think your words will make me black and blue
Your words won't hurt me
But I, I think I'm pretty with these old boots on
Despite my unconventional appearance, I think I look good
I think it's funny when I drink too much, hey
I don't take myself too seriously
You try and change me, you can go to hell
I won't let anyone change who I am
'Cause I don't want to be nobody else
I want to be true to myself
I like the chip I got in my front teeth
I embrace my imperfections
And I got bad tattoos you won't believe
My tattoos are unconventional but I don't care
So kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Let's have some fun and enjoy ourselves
Pour another glass of that rock and roll
Let's keep the good times rolling
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Let's raise the energy and intensity
Gonna lose control tonight
We're going to have a wild and crazy night
What do you want from me? I'm not America's sweetheart
I won't conform to society's expectations of what a woman should be
So beat the drum with me, I'm not America's sweetheart
Come join me for a good time, but don't expect me to fit the mold
Well, they say I'm too loud for this town
People judge and criticize me for not fitting in
So I lit a match and burned it down
I don't let their opinions affect me, I'll do what I want
But you love me anyway
Despite my flaws, you accept me for who I am
My hands are dirty and my heart is cold
I may not fit traditional standards of femininity, but I am still confident in myself
The boys I've been with say I got no soul, when I
People may judge me for my unconventional lifestyle and personality
I meet another honey at the bar
I enjoy meeting new people and having fun
I'll think it's funny when I break his heart, hmm, now
I'm not looking for anything serious and won't let anyone change me
My kind of medicine is whiskey straight
I don't need anyone else to make me happy
I got a mouth to put you in your place, and they
I won't let anyone disrespect me or bring me down
They said I'll never be the poster type
People expect me to fit certain stereotypes and I won't conform
But they don't make posters of my kind of life
I'm proud of who I am and wouldn't change a thing about my lifestyle
Gonna lose control
We're going to have a wild and crazy time
No, no, no
I won't let anyone change who I am
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Johnson, Tanner Schneider
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[Verse 1]
No, there ain't nothing that I gotta prove
You think your words'll make me black and blue
But I, I think I'm pretty with these old boots on
I think it's funny when I drink too much, hey
You try and change me, you can go to hell
'Cause I don't wanna be nobody else
I like the chip I got in my front teeth
And I got bad tattoos you won't believe
[Pre-Chorus]
So kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock 'n' roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Gonna lose control tonight
[Chorus]
What do you want from me?
I'm not America's sweetheart
So beat the drum with me
I'm not America's sweetheart
Well, they said I'm too loud for this town
So I lit a match and burned it down
What do you want from me?
I'm not America's sweetheart
But you love me anyway
[Verse 2]
My hands are dirty and my heart is cold
Them boys I've been with say I got no soul
When I, I meet another honey at the bar
I'll think it's funny when I break his heart, mmm, now
My kinda medicine is whiskey straight
I got a mouth to put you in your place
And they, they said I'll never be the poster type
But they don't make posters of my kind of life
[Pre-Chorus]
So kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock 'n' roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Gonna lose control tonight
[Chorus]
What do you want from me?
I'm not America's sweetheart
So beat the drum with me
I'm not America's sweetheart
Well, they said I'm too loud for this town
So I lit a match and burned it down
What do you want from me?
I'm not America's sweetheart
But you love me anyway
You love me anyway
You love me anyway
[Pre-Chorus]
Kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock 'n' roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Holler if you're ready, gonna lose control
Kick out the jams, kick up the soul
Pour another glass of that rock 'n' roll
Turn up the band, fire in the hole
Gonna lose control tonight
[Chorus]
What do you want from me?
I'm not America's sweetheart
So beat the drum with me
I'm not America's sweetheart
Well, they said I'm too loud for this town
So I lit a match and burned it down
What do you want from me?
I'm not America's sweetheart
But you love me anyway
You love me anyway
You love me anyway
[Outro]
I'm not America's sweetheart
No, no, no
@tarah.9236
She doesn't get enough recognition. Such a great singer.
@Jameslopez5682
Hello Tara how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family
@AthenaLolita2
She is also a nepo baby so people sleep on her
@AthenaLolita2
Rob Schneider is her dad
@michellejackson8973
💯
@CamdineCox-uk6si
@@Jameslopez5682😢❤😢❤
@G9dance
Why was this song not more popular?!? It’s so catchy, uplifting and empowering 🌟💗🌟 And her amazing voice!
@mincerstephen9137
too rock for country stations to play it and too country for pop stations to play it.
@brilyn9610
Fr
@JoeBabakhanyanJoeBaba
right