Gotta Go My Own Way
High School Muscial Lyrics

Gabriella: Troy, listen
Gabriella wants Troy to pay attention to what she's about to say

I gotta say what's on mind
Gabriella needs to express her thoughts

Something about us doesn't seem right these days
Gabriella is feeling that their relationship is not working anymore

Life keeps getting in the way
Their plans are being affected by unexpected events in life

Whenever we try
Despite their efforts

Somehow the plan is always rearranged
Their plans never seem to work out as intended

It's so hard to say
Gabriella finds it difficult to express her feelings

But I gotta do what's best for me
Gabriella needs to prioritize her own welfare

You'll be okay
Troy will survive without her

I've got to move on, and be who I am
Gabriella wants to explore her identity without the relationship holding her back

I just don't belong here
Gabriella doesn't feel like she fits in with their current situation

I hope you understand
Gabriella wants Troy to comprehend her need to leave

We might find our place in this world someday
There's still a possibility of them reconnecting in the future

But at least for now
For the meantime

I gotta go my own way (my own way)
Gabriella needs to pursue her own path

Don't wanna leave it all my behind
Gabriella doesn't want to completely abandon their relationship

But I get my hopes up and I watch them fall everytime
Gabriella has high expectations but they always end up disappointed

Another color turns to grey
Their relationship is losing its vibrancy

And it's just too hard to watch it all slowly fade away
Gabriella finds it painful to see their relationship die out

I'm leaving today
Gabriella is making the decision today to leave

Cause I've gotta do what's best for me
Gabriella needs to prioritize herself over their relationship

You'll be ok
Troy will survive without her

What about us? What everything we've been through?
Troy wonders about their past experiences

What about trust?
Troy is questioning Gabriella's trust in him

You know I never wanted to hurt you...
Troy didn't mean to cause her any harm

What about me?
Gabriella's also thinking of herself

What am I supposed to do?
Troy is feeling helpless and doesn't know what to do

I gotta leave but I'll miss you (oooooh)
Gabriella has no choice but to leave even if it pains her

Oh, so
Gabriella is starting to realize the gravity of her decision

Why do you have to go?
Troy is still unsure of Gabriella's decision to leave

I'm trying to understand
Troy is trying to comprehend Gabriella's point of view

We might find our place in this world someday (world someday)
Gabriella is still hopeful about the future

But at least for now
For the meantime

I gotta go my own way
Gabriella needs to pursue her own path

I've got to move on, and be who I am
Gabriella wants to explore her identity without the relationship holding her back

What about us?
Troy is still thinking about their relationship

I just don't belong here
Gabriella doesn't feel like she fits in with their current situation

I hope you understand
Gabriella wants Troy to comprehend her need to leave

We might find our place in this world someday (world someday)
Gabriella is still hopeful about the future

But at least for now
For the meantime

I gotta go my own way
Gabriella needs to pursue her own path

I gotta go my own way
Gabriella needs to pursue her own path