I Can Only Be Me
Mars Argo Lyrics
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Try to take my identity
And I'll just create a new one
Or maybe I'll just be myself
Whoever that is this week
And if I cut you out
Uh huh
So won't you please, pretty please
Stop trying to get ahold of me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
Try to take my identity
And I'll just create a new one
Or maybe I'll just be myself
Whoever that is this week
What you looking
What you looking at?
It's safe when
What's worth saying?
Got everybody saying
What you waiting for?
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
And I can only be myself now
I can only be me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
Who said it isn't make-believe
When you can make yourself believe
Believe anything?
And who said it wasn't meant to be
If I can't be without you anyway?
Try to take my identity
And I'll just create a new one
This song is a reflection of the pressure that people feel to conform to a certain identity that they feel is expected of them. The singer, Mars Argo, expresses that if someone tries to take her identity, she will just create a new one or be whoever she feels like being that week. This shows how people can be fluid in their identity and not necessarily stick to one particular persona.
The lyric “And if I cut you out, I did that shit on purpose” shows that the singer is confident in her decisions and not afraid to cut people out of her life if necessary. This could be interpreted as a message to those who try to control or change her identity.
The repeated phrase “I can only be myself now, I can only be me” emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and not allowing others to dictate who you are. This can be seen as a message of self-empowerment and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh shit
A simple expression to grab attention
Try to take my identity
Don't try to change me or mold me into something I'm not
And I'll just create a new one
I'll adapt to whatever situation is thrown at me and be someone new
Or maybe I'll just be myself
I might stay true to myself and not change at all
Whoever that is this week
My identity may change from week to week, and that's okay
And if I cut you out
If I've decided to stop talking to you or end our relationship
I did that shit on purpose
It wasn't an accident or mistake, it was a deliberate choice
Uh huh
A dismissive affirmation
So won't you please, pretty please
I'm asking you nicely and with emphasis
Stop trying to get ahold of me
Stop trying to contact or reach out to me
I can only be myself now
I'm embracing who I am and not changing for anyone else
I can only be me
I can only be true to myself
What you looking
What are you staring at
What you looking at?
Why are you staring at me
It's safe when
It becomes safe when
What's worth saying?
What's important enough to say
Got everybody saying
Everyone is saying
What you waiting for?
Why are you hesitating or delaying
Who said it isn't make-believe
Whoever claimed that something is not a fantasy or illusion
When you can make yourself believe
When you can convince yourself of anything
Believe anything?
Do you really believe that
And who said it wasn't meant to be
Whoever said that something was not destined or fated to happen
If I can't be without you anyway?
If I am unable to exist or function without you in any case
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brittany Sheets
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@semaforoentregas6308
Oh shit
Try to take my identity
And I'll just create a new one
Or maybe I'll just be myself
Whoever that is this week
And if I cut you out
I did that shit on purpose
Uh huh
So won't you please, pretty please
Stop trying to get ahold of me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
Try to take my identity
And I'll just create a new one
Or maybe I'll just be myself
Whoever that is this week
What you looking
What you looking at?
It's safe when
What's worth saying?
Got everybody saying
What you waiting for?
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
And I can only be myself now
I can only be me
I can only be myself now
I can only be me
Who said it isn't make-believe
When you can make yourself believe
Believe anything?
And who said it wasn't meant to be
If I can't be without you anyway?
Try to take my identity
And I'll just create a new one
@xylasin
i absolutely love the contrast of mars being so private and then this video being a glimpse into many personal moments from her forming stage. it goes very well with the lyrics, very original
@somebodywho_see7940
Exactly what i thought!
@yumallah
@@somebodywho_see7940 Reminder that this isn't actually the first time Brittany has used old video tapes documenting her childhood in a video. In the Computer Show episode "The Future is So Old" some of these very same shots you see in this video, such as the bathroom scene, were also used.
@xylasin
@@yumallah true !!
@a.evelyn5498
*formative stage
sorry… couldn’t help myself.
@Giraffe23i
Let's just be quiet and enjoy the show
@shouldicleanmyroom
<3
@kqr1
🤔
@FDHF-em6ji
You're safe? Thank god We love you❤
@soyb8911
Brittany, or Mars. I'm not sure if you'll continue making music consistently, but if you do just know that a lot of people would love it. I'm sure this is a new stage in your career, or even personal life, so just know that we would love to see you progress and change. You're an amazing artist, thank you. <333