True To Me
Emily Osment Lyrics
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Even when I found myself all alone
I never needed someone else to want me
To make me feel wanted
Cause deep inside I've always known
Who I am
All I am is
Faithfully
In a world where lies can let you down
I pick myself up off the ground
'Cause I'm true to me
Honestly
I've wrestled with conformity
And all that I can be is true to me
I always believed what people told me
Everyone tells you what you want to hear
I always thought that someone else would save me
But you can only save yourself
And nothing's ever been so clear
Like an open road
I call my own
True to me
Faithfully
In a world where lies can let you down
I pick myself up off the ground
Cause I'm true to me
Honestly
I've wrestled with conformity
And all that I can be is true to me
And it feels like
The sun is here
The sky is clear
And there's nothing but the smell of the rain
That's come and gone
True to me
Faithfully
In a world where lies can let you down
I pick myself up off the ground
Cause I'm true to me
Honestly
I've wrestled with conformity
And all that I can be is true to me
The lyrics to Emily Osment's "True to Me" speak to the importance of self-reliance and staying true to oneself in a world where conformity and outside pressures can be overwhelming. The singer explains that she has never believed in "lonely" because she has always known who she is, and doesn't need validation from anyone else to feel wanted. She acknowledges that people often tell us what we want to hear, and we may think that someone else will save us, but ultimately we must save ourselves. The chorus repeats the theme of being true to oneself, even when it's difficult:
"True to me
Faithfully
In a world where lies can let you down
I pick myself up off the ground
'Cause I'm true to me
Honestly
I've wrestled with conformity
And all that I can be is true to me"
The bridge then paints a picture of clarity and a weight lifted off of the singer's shoulders. The sun is out and the sky is clear, symbolizing a sense of peace and freedom. The rain has come and gone, representing difficult times that have passed. The final chorus repeats the message of being true to oneself in a world where lies and pressures can indeed let us down.
In essence, "True to Me" is a message of empowerment and self-reliance. It encourages listeners to listen to their own voice, rather than doing what everyone else is doing or seeking validation from others. The repeated message of being "true to me" is a reminder that even when things are difficult, we can always be true to ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I never believed in the word lonely
I never felt alone because I always had myself
Even when I found myself all alone
Even when I am physically alone, I feel content in being myself
I never needed someone else to want me
I don't need external validation to feel wanted
To make me feel wanted
I am capable of validating and loving myself
Cause deep inside I've always known
I have a strong sense of self-awareness and identity
Who I am
I have a clear understanding of my values and beliefs
All I am is true to me
I stay true to myself above all else
I always believed what people told me
I used to rely on others' opinions and beliefs
Everyone tells you what you want to hear
People tend to tell you what they think you want to hear instead of the truth
I always thought that someone else would save me
I used to believe that someone else could solve my problems
But you can only save yourself
I now realize that I am the only one responsible for my well-being
And nothing's ever been so clear
This realization has been a major turning point for me
Like an open road I call my own
I am confident in the path I am taking in life
And it feels like the sun is here
I feel happy and content
The sky is clear
I have a clear understanding of my life and purpose
And there's nothing but the smell of the rain that's come and gone
I have overcome past struggles and feel at peace with my life
I've wrestled with conformity
I have struggled with the pressure to conform to society's expectations
And all that I can be is true to me
Despite this pressure, I remain committed to staying true to myself
True to me, faithfully
I am committed to being true to myself
In a world where lies can let you down
In a world where it's easy to be misled, being true to myself keeps me grounded
I pick myself up off the ground
When I face challenges or setbacks, I am able to bounce back because of my inner strength
Cause I'm true to me
Being true to myself is a key factor in my personal growth and development
Honestly
I am honest with myself and recognized the importance of being authentic
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