Indiana
Meg And Dia Lyrics
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I can do whatever I want like you
I can do whatever I want like you
Like You
She began to die
Indiana that's not right
Indiana that's not right
Indiana make it mine
Indiana make it mine
So pale and white
So inclined to do what 's right
Colonel sir, I feel lonely tonight
She's strong but an obedient wife
I can do whatever I want like you
I can do whatever I want like you
I can do whatever I want like you
Like You
She began to die
Indiana that's not right
Indiana that's not right
She began to fight
Indiana make it mine
Indiana make it mine
Such honest eyes
No time to run and ride
Colonel sir I feel lonely tonight
She's strong but her mind is losing light
I can do whatever I want like you
I can do whatever I want like you
I can do whatever I want like you
Like You
She began to die
Indiana that's not right
Indiana that's not right
She began to fight
Indiana make it mine
Indiana make it mine
I know, I know
She's alone
I know, I know
She's alone
Alone
She began to die
(I can do whatever I want like you)
That's not right you know
(I can do whatever I want oh no)
Indiana that's not right
(I can do whatever I want like you)
She began to fight
(I can do whatever I want like you)
Indiana make it mine
Indiana make it mine
The song "Indiana" by Meg and Dia is a hauntingly beautiful ballad that explores the theme of conformity and the struggle to maintain one's identity in a society that prizes obedience over individuality. The lyrics depict a woman named Indiana who begins to lose herself in her role as an obedient wife. The repetition of the phrase "I can do whatever I want like you" highlights the pressure to conform to societal expectations and the illusion of freedom that conformity can bring.
The chorus "she began to die, Indiana that's not right, she began to fight, Indiana make it mine" represents Indiana's internal struggle as she tries to regain control of her life and assert her independence. The reference to her being "so pale and white, so inclined to do what's right" suggests that her compliance has come at a great personal cost, and that her obedience has stripped her of her vitality and individuality.
The reference to the Colonel suggests a military or hierarchical power dynamic, where Indiana's adherence to the Colonel's expectations has resulted in her loss of agency. However, the lyrics also suggest that Indiana is capable of reclaiming her autonomy, and that her fight to do so is essential to her survival.
Overall, "Indiana" is a thought-provoking and poignant exploration of the tension between conformity and individuality, and the importance of fighting to maintain one's identity and autonomy.
Line by Line Meaning
I can do whatever I want like you
The singer is asserting their independence and autonomy, stating that they have the same level of freedom and agency as the person they are addressing
Like You
Repeating the phrase from the previous line for emphasis
She began to die
Referring to someone who is experiencing a decline in physical or mental health
Indiana that's not right
Naming the place where the person is experiencing their distress and expressing the belief that the situation is unacceptable
Indiana that's not right
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
She began to fight
Describing the person's efforts to resist or overcome their difficulties
Indiana make it mine
Asserting the person's right to control their own life and circumstances in the place where they are experiencing hardship
Indiana make it mine
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
So pale and white
Using physical description to portray the person's vulnerable state
So inclined to do what 's right
Noting the person's adherence to moral principles or societal norms, which may contribute to their struggle
Colonel sir, I feel lonely tonight
Addressing someone with a military title and expressing an emotional state of isolation or abandonment
She's strong but an obedient wife
Suggesting that the person has strength and fortitude but may feel constrained by gender roles or social expectations
Such honest eyes
Using physical description to portray the person's sincerity or genuineness
No time to run and ride
Implying that the person is too preoccupied with their struggles to pursue leisure or pleasure
She's strong but her mind is losing light
Contrasting the person's physical strength with their declining mental state
I know, I know
Acknowledging something that has been stated or implied previously in the song
She's alone
Describing the person's emotional state of being by themselves or lacking companionship
Alone
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
That's not right you know
Reiterating the idea that the person's situation is unacceptable
I can do whatever I want oh no
Adding a negative connotation to the artist's previous assertion of independence, possibly indicating a sense of regret or powerlessness
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GIANNA NANNINI
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