Pruitt's debut studio album, No Ordinary Girl, was released in February 2007, and included her first charting single, "Outside Looking In." The album peaked at number sixty-four on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. Her second album, Permission to Fly, was released in August 2008, and failed to chart in any country.
Whatever
Jordan Pruitt Lyrics
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You can't please everybody all the time
So instead of trying, I say whatever
Whatever, whatever.
You might see things a little differently,
And that's okay with me, I say whatever
Whatever, whatever.
But lately she's driving me crazy.
She acting all cool and indigified,
And I don't know why everything's changing.
I'm so fed up and I can not lie,
Cause I'm tierd of trying to please.
But she won't let it go, so I gotta let her know that I won't let it bother me.
[Chorus]
You can't please everybody all the time
So instead of trying, I say whatever
Whatever, whatever.
You might see things a little differently,
And that's okay with me, I say whatever
Whatever, whatever.
She keeps saying that I already crossed the line,
By spending time with who she's dating. (Whatever)
I don't think she understands who I am, or cares about what she's breaking.
I'm so fed up and I wanna scream,
Cause I'm sick of her jealousy.
But she won't let it go, so I gotta try to show that I won't let it bother me.
[Chorus]
You can't please everybody all the time
So instead of trying, I say whatever
Whatever, whatever.
You might see things a little differently,
And that's okay with me, I say whatever, whatever.
[Bridge]
I can't pretend that it doesn't ever bother me.
All this stressing, negativity.
I feel so misunderstood, I only wish I could change the
Way she feels about me..
[Chorus]
You can't please everybody all the time
So instead of trying, I say whatever
Oh whatever (whatever)
You might see things a little differently,
I say whatever, whatever.
[Chorus]
You can't please everybody all the time
So instead of trying, I say whatever
Whatever, ohhh
You might see things a little differently,
And that's okay with me, I say whatever, whatever.
[Fades to End]
In the song "Whatever" by Jordan Pruitt, the lyrics address the struggle of trying to please everyone and the realization that it's impossible. The chorus repeats the phrase "You can't please everybody all the time, so instead of trying, I say whatever" as a way of embracing the idea that it's okay to have different opinions and perspectives, and that it's impossible to make everyone happy.
The verses specifically address a friendship that has become strained. The singer feels like their friend is being disrespectful and jealous, but instead of trying to cater to their friend's wants and needs, they decide to speak up and assert their own boundaries. The lyrics in the bridge reveal that this conflict is causing the singer stress and they wish they could change their friend's perspective, but ultimately they come back to the idea of accepting differences and being true to themselves.
Overall, the lyrics of "Whatever" convey a message of self-acceptance and standing up for oneself. It's about valuing your own opinion while also acknowledging that others may see things differently, and that's okay.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't please everybody all the time
It is impossible to make everyone happy at all times
So instead of trying, I say whatever
Rather than continue to try, I choose to disregard their opinions
Whatever, whatever.
The repetition serves to reinforce this mindset
You might see things a little differently,
It is possible that we do not have the same perspective
And that's okay with me, I say whatever
We can have differing opinions and that does not affect me
I thought she was such a good friend of mine,
I used to consider her a close friend
But lately she's driving me crazy.
Her recent behavior is causing me a great deal of frustration
She acting all cool and indigified,
She is trying to act superior and above it all
And I don't know why everything's changing.
I am unsure why she is acting this way all of a sudden
I'm so fed up and I can not lie,
I am incredibly frustrated and cannot hide it
Cause I'm tierd of trying to please.
Because I am exhausted from attempting to make her happy
But she won't let it go, so I gotta let her know that I won't let it bother me.
She continues to bring it up, but I am choosing to not let it affect me
She keeps saying that I already crossed the line,
She accuses me of wrongdoing even though I did nothing wrong
By spending time with who she's dating. (Whatever)
She is jealous and upset that I am spending time with her significant other
I don't think she understands who I am, or cares about what she's breaking.
I do not believe she truly knows me or cares about the hurt she is causing
I'm so fed up and I wanna scream,
I am beyond frustrated and want to express it vocally
Cause I'm sick of her jealousy.
Because I am tired of dealing with her irrational jealousy
But she won't let it go, so I gotta try to show that I won't let it bother me.
She continues to bring it up, but I am trying to demonstrate that it is not affecting me
I can't pretend that it doesn't ever bother me.
I cannot act like her behavior does not get under my skin
All this stressing, negativity.
Her actions are causing a great deal of mental strain and negativity
I feel so misunderstood, I only wish I could change the
I feel like she does not truly comprehend my intentions and I wish I could alter her perception
Way she feels about me..
I wish she did not have these negative feelings towards me
Whatever, ohhh
The word carries even more of a dismissive tone when elongated like this
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Eu adoroooo essa música
@KitCat694
I love it!! This song rocks:D
@andimichh2216
I LOVE IT!
@madelynkathleen5521
Such an underrated song :(
@Lonewolf17384
needs 2 be on itunes
@FallOutBoygirl623
I LOVE THIS!!!
@jennifercaroline6503
I relate so much to this song
@scbjlovescows
her CD already came out. she has 2 CDs rite now. both of them are in stores =)
@MrsNiky5
this song remains me of this girl I was friends with from grade 2 to 6 and then in grade 7 she stayed leaving me myself and going with one of her other friends, and because of that we become ex-friends.
@lohntra
THIS MUSIC IS VERY, VERY COOL