Gotta Go My Own Way
High School Musical Lyrics

I gotta say what's on my mind
I need to express the feelings that have been weighing on me

Something about us doesn't seem right these days
There's a difference that I feel in our relationship

Life keeps getting in the way
External factors are affecting our relationship

Whenever we try, somehow the plan is always rearranged
Our attempts at being together have been thwarted by uncontrollable circumstances

It's so hard to say
It's difficult for me to articulate these emotions

But I've gotta do what's best for me
I have to prioritize my own well-being

You'll be okay
I believe you'll be able to handle the change

I've got to move on and be who I am
I need to focus on my own personal growth and development

I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
I feel out of place in our current situation

We might find a place in this world someday
There's hope for us to reconnect in the future

But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
For the time being, I need to distance myself

Don't wanna leave it all behind
I'm not abandoning everything we've gone through

But I get my hopes up and I watch them fall every time
I've been let down too many times and can't take it anymore

Another color turns to gray
The joy and vibrancy are fading from our relationship

And it's just too hard to watch it all slowly fade away
The deterioration of our relationship is difficult to witness

I'm leavin' today, 'Cause I gotta do what's best for me
I'm leaving now because it's necessary for my own well-being

What about us? What about everything we've been through?
I'm contemplating the impact this decision will have on our shared history

What about trust? You know I never wanted to hurt you
I value the trust we've built and never intended to cause you pain

And what about me? What am I supposed to do?
I'm also struggling to find my place in this situation

I gotta leave but I'll miss you, oh
I'm saddened by the decision to depart, but it's necessary

So, I've got to move on and be who I am (why do you have to go?)
It's imperative that I focus on my own personal growth and development (even though it's tough to understand)

I just don't belong here, I hope you understand (I'm trying to understand)
I feel out of place in our current situation, and I hope you can empathize with my struggle

We might find a place in this world someday (world someday)
The possibility of reconnecting in the future is not off the table

But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
For the time being, I need to prioritize my own growth and distance myself

I gotta go my own way
I need to take control of my life and make decisions based on my needs