Not Everyone Is Gonna Love You
Mattstagraham Lyrics

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Just like a circle trying to fit a square hole,
Bend over backwards when no one asked you.
Don't act too tough, but don't be emotional.
Be vulnerable, but don't be too see through.
Learn how to act, but don't put on a show.
Don't slouch, sit straight, but don't look too comfortable.
Don't be too shy, but don't be too confident.
Either way, I look like an asshole.

There's always gonna be an audience,
So live like there isn't.

Not everyone is gonna love you.
Some will look for reasons not to.
Not everyone is gonna love you,
So love yourself. It's all you can do.

I get so worried that I'm gonna die alone,
That I spend my life attached to my phone when no ones calling anymore.
So just turn your back on your so-called brothers,
Cause one of these things just ain't like the others,
And either way there's something you're doing wrong.

Not everyone is gonna love you.
Some will look for reasons not to.
Not everyone is gonna love you,
So love yourself. It's all you can do.

Take it in stride or don't take it at all.
Don't give your enemies the satisfaction.
Ready to live now? Lights, camera, action.
There's always gonna be an audience,
So live like there isn't.

There's always gonna be an audience,
So live like there isn't.

Not everyone is gonna love you.
Some will look for reasons not to.
Not everyone is gonna love you,
So love yourself. It's all you can do.
Not everyone is gonna love you.
(There's always gonna be an audience)
You're better than the hate you go through.
(So live like there isn't)
Not everyone is gonna love you,

(There's always gonna be an audience)
So love yourself. It's all you can do.

Overall Meaning

The song “Not Everyone Is Gonna Love You” by Mattstagram conveys a message about being true to oneself in a world that is always judging and criticizing. The lyrics describe the pressure to fit into a certain mold in order to please others, whether it be acting a certain way, looking a certain way, or avoiding vulnerability. The chorus reminds us that not everyone is going to accept us for who we are, but it’s important to remain confident in ourselves and our individuality. The song serves as a reminder that we should never compromise our own happiness for the sake of others’ approval.

The opening lines of the song compare the struggle for acceptance to fitting a circle into a square hole - a task that is impossible and generally futile. The pressure to conform is then described in a series of contradicting commands - don’t be too emotional but don’t act too tough, be vulnerable but not too transparent. These lines highlight the expectation to be perfect in a world where perfection is impossible. The line “Either way, I look like an asshole” emphasizes the impossibility of pleasing everyone, and the futility of trying to do so.

The chorus serves as a reminder that the negative opinions of others do not define us and that we should never change who we are in order to please others. The line “Not everyone is gonna love you, so love yourself. It's all you can do.” emphasizes the importance of loving oneself despite others' opinions. This sentiment also speaks to the universal nature of the insecurities and public pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

Just like a circle trying to fit a square hole,
Trying to conform to something that doesn't fit you.

Bend over backwards when no one asked you.
Going out of your way for others without being prompted.

Don't act too tough, but don't be emotional.
Balancing your emotions without coming off too strong or too weak.

Be vulnerable, but don't be too see through.
Being open and honest, but not completely transparent.

Learn how to act, but don't put on a show.
Being capable of adjusting to different social situations without being fake.

Don't slouch, sit straight, but don't look too comfortable.
Appearing confident but not arrogant, displaying good posture but not being too casual.

Don't be too shy, but don't be too confident.
Striking a balance in your personal interactions so that you're neither too meek nor too bold.

Either way, I look like an asshole.
No matter what you do, someone will see you in a bad light, so don't worry too much about it.

There's always gonna be an audience,
You'll always have people watching you.

So live like there isn't.
Don't let others' opinions dictate how you live your life.

Not everyone is gonna love you.
You can't please everyone, so don't try.

Some will look for reasons not to.
Some people will always be negative about you, no matter what.

So love yourself. It's all you can do.
The best thing you can do is be true to yourself and love who you are.

I get so worried that I'm gonna die alone,
Feeling insecure and anxious about your future.

That I spend my life attached to my phone when no ones calling anymore.
Resorting to technology to bring you comfort and validation when you feel lonely.

So just turn your back on your so-called brothers,
Letting go of toxic relationships that don't serve you well.

Cause one of these things just ain't like the others,
Recognizing that you don't fit in with certain groups of people, which is okay.

And either way there's something you're doing wrong.
Feeling like something is flawed within yourself, even when it's not your fault.

Take it in stride or don't take it at all.
Accepting criticism or rejection gracefully, or not at all.

Don't give your enemies the satisfaction.
Don't let your haters bring you down or get under your skin.

Ready to live now? Lights, camera, action.
Being ready to embrace life and all its opportunities.

(There's always gonna be an audience)
Reiterating the fact that you'll always be watched.

(So live like there isn't)
Encouraging you to live your life on your own terms.

You're better than the hate you go through.
Believing in yourself and your worth, despite experiencing negativity from others.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matthew Tad Graham

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