07. You Don't Own Me ;
Grace feat. G-Eazy Lyrics

You don't own me
The singer is asserting her independence and autonomy and declaring that the listener does not have control over her.

Woah, let's go
The singer is getting ready to express herself boldly and confidently.

But I'm Gerald and I can always have just what I want
The singer is confident and self-assured, stating that she is used to getting what she wants.

She's that baddest I would love to flaunt
The singer is admiring someone who she considers to be highly attractive and wants to show off.

Take her shopping, you know Yves Saint Laurent
The singer wants to buy expensive clothing from a high-end fashion brand for the person she admires.

But nope, she ain't with it though
Despite the singer's offer, the person she admires doesn't care for expensive clothes.

All because she got her own dough
The person the singer admires is self-sufficient and financially independent.

Boss bossed if you don't know
The singer is emphasizing the admirable qualities of the person she likes and implying that they are a strong leader.

She could never ever be a broke ho
The singer is stating that the person she admires would never be someone who is financially dependent or disrespected.

I'm not just one of your many toys
The singer is establishing that she is not a possession, but rather a person with her own desires and agency.

Don't say I can't go with other boys
The singer challenges any expectation that she should only be with the person she is speaking to.

Don't tell me what to do
The singer is setting a boundary that the listener should not dictate her actions or control her choices.

And don't tell me what to say
The singer is establishing that the listener should not control her words, thoughts, or expression.

Please, when I go out with you. Don't put me on display
The singer is asking the listener not to treat her as an object to show off or control when they are seen together in public.

Don't try to change me in any way
The singer is making it clear that the listener should not expect or demand that she alter her identity or behavior to please them.

Don't tie me down 'cause I'd never stay
The singer is expressing her desire for freedom and stating that if the listener tries to restrict or limit her, she will leave the situation.

I get bored of basic bitches
The singer is expressing distaste for people who are uninteresting, predictable, or not unique.

She's the baddest, straight up vicious, texting her asking her
The singer admires someone who is highly attractive, confident, and not afraid to communicate directly with others.

If she's alone and if she'd sent some pictures, she said no (what)
The person the singer admires declined the request for pictures, which implies that she has boundaries and doesn't give into pressure easily.

Well goddamn, she said come over and see it for yourself
The singer is excited about the possibility of seeing the person she admires in person and testing their chemistry.

Never asking for your help, independent woman
The person the singer admires is self-sufficient and doesn't need or want the help of others.

She ain't for the shelf, no, she's the one
The singer is saying that the person she likes is not an object, but a unique and valuable individual.

Smoke with her till the weed is gone
The singer enjoys spending time with the person she admires and wants to enjoy some recreational activities with them.

Stayin' up until we see the sun
The singer wants to spend a long time with the person she likes, implying that they have good chemistry and connection.

Baddest ever, I swear she do it better than I've ever seen it done
The singer thinks the person she admires is the best at whatever they do and wants to celebrate their talent.

Never borrow, she ain't ever loan
The person the singer admires is financially independent and doesn't rely on others for support.

That's when she told me she ain't never ever ever ever gonna be owned
The singer is recounting a conversation where the person she admires made it clear they will not accept being controlled or owned by anyone.

I'm young and I love to be young
The singer is expressing her enthusiasm for being youthful and experiencing life to the fullest.

I'm free and I love to be free
The singer values her personal independence and the ability to make her own choices.

To live my life the way I want
The singer asserts her desire to make choices and live her life on her own terms, free from outside control or influence.

To say and do whatever I please
The singer takes pride in her ability to express herself and act as she sees fit, without limitations or restrictions.

Na na na na
This is a background vocalization that serves as a musical interlude or refrain.

You don't own me (easy)
The singer reiterates that she is not under the control of the listener and asserts her autonomy once again.