Doin' Me
Mikey Mike Lyrics


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I was walkin' round the nieghbourhood, wit my mom
An I could tell she had some shit up on her mind
She turned to me and said "Mike, don't you wanna meet someone?"
I said "No, I wanna meet everyone"
I wanna get drunk, wit the punks
An do a bump, wit the King
I wanna creep down the hall, and go to bed with the Queen
And when they come for my head, well I'll be somewhere at sea
Singing loud, singing proud
It's good to be free

'Cause I won't waste another day
Living someone elses way
I wanna be happy
I wanna be free
Fuck what they say
I'm doing me

My momma said, "Well Mike don't you wanna be comfortable?"
I said, "No! I don't wanna be comfortable!"
I wanna be scared outta my head
And, lost outta my mind
I wanna fall in n outta love a few thousand times
I wanna spend all of my money on my friends, and on drugs
And I wanna ride aroud on a horse, an give people hugs
And when I come into town
They'll say oh shit there's Mike
There's something wrong with that boy I swear he just ain't right

'Cause I won't waste another day
Living someone elses way
I wanna be happy
I wanna be free
Fuck what they say
I'm doing me

My momma said, "But Mike don't you wanna have kids?"
"NO! I am a kid"
And chances are if you go lookin' momma, you might find some
'Cause my "pull-out" game just aint so hot these days
And if you find em' you tell them daddy said follow no man
Follow the God with-in
They'll be coming for your heart real soon
Son, this whole thing is rigged, your back in the Matrix
You gotta find your own way out

'Cause I won't waste another day
Living someone elses way
I wanna be happy
I wanna be free
Fuck what they say
I'm doing me

'Cause I won't waste another day
Living someone elses way
I wanna be happy
I wanna be free
Fuck what they say
I'm doing me

Ooh, fuck what all them say, I'm doing me
I'm doing me, I'm doing me, I'm doing me




Me me, me me, me me
Yeah, fuck 'em!

Overall Meaning

Mikey Mike's song "Doin' Me" is an unapologetic ode to individualism and freedom. In the first verse, he talks about how his mother asks him if he wants to meet someone and he responds by saying he wants to meet everyone. He wants to experience life to the fullest by getting drunk with punks and doing a bump with the king. He also wants to sleep with the queen, go off to sea, and sing loud and proud. He wants to live life on his own terms and not waste another day living someone else's way.


In the second verse, Mikey Mike continues with his rejection of the conventional life. His mother asks him if he wants to be comfortable, but he wants to be scared out of his mind and lost. He wants to love and, in doing so, fall in and out of love a few thousand times. He also wants to spend all of his money on his friends and drugs, ride around on a horse, and give people hugs. This, he believes, is his path to true happiness and freedom.


In the third verse, Mikey Mike's mother asks him if he wants to have kids, but he says he is a kid himself. He tells his potential children to follow no one but themselves, to follow the God within, and to find their own way out of the metaphorical Matrix. He rejects the norms of society and embraces the idea of doing what he wants, regardless of what others may say.


Overall, "Doin' Me" is a defiant anthem that celebrates being true to oneself and rejecting the pressures and expectations of others.


Line by Line Meaning

I was walkin' round the nieghbourhood, wit my mom
Mikey Mike and his mother were taking a walk around the neighborhood.


An I could tell she had some shit up on her mind
Mikey Mike perceived that his mother was worried or preoccupied with something.


She turned to me and said "Mike, don't you wanna meet someone?"
Mikey Mike's mother asked him if he wanted to meet someone special.


I said "No, I wanna meet everyone"
Mikey Mike replied that he wants to meet as many people as possible.


I wanna get drunk, wit the punks
Mikey Mike wants to get intoxicated with his punk friends.


An do a bump, wit the King
Mikey Mike wants to indulge in drugs with an important or influential person.


I wanna creep down the hall, and go to bed with the Queen
Mikey Mike wants to sleep with a woman who is powerful or influential.


And when they come for my head, well I'll be somewhere at sea
Mikey Mike is not afraid of being persecuted or pursued because he will be somewhere isolated and safe.


Singing loud, singing proud
Mikey Mike will sing with joy and confidence.


It's good to be free
Mikey Mike values freedom and independence.


'Cause I won't waste another day
Mikey Mike is determined not to waste anymore time.


Living someone elses way
Mikey Mike does not want to live according to someone else's expectations.


I wanna be happy
Mikey Mike wants to experience joy and fulfillment.


I wanna be free
Mikey Mike desires to have liberty and independence.


Fuck what they say
Mikey Mike disregards negative opinions or criticism from others.


I'm doing me
Mikey Mike wants to be true to himself and live life on his own terms.


My momma said, "Well Mike don't you wanna be comfortable?"
Mikey Mike's mother inquired if he wanted to live a comfortable but perhaps mediocre life.


I said, "No! I don't wanna be comfortable!"
Mikey Mike would rather live a challenging and unconventional life.


I wanna be scared outta my head
Mikey Mike wants to experience fear and adrenaline rushes.


And, lost outta my mind
Mikey Mike desires to experience altered states of consciousness or to feel disoriented.


I wanna fall in n outta love a few thousand times
Mikey Mike wants to experience numerous romantic relationships throughout his life.


I wanna spend all of my money on my friends, and on drugs
Mikey Mike wants to use his resources to enhance his social life and engage in drug use.


And I wanna ride aroud on a horse, an give people hugs
Mikey Mike wants to ride a horse and embrace others in a friendly manner.


And when I come into town
Mikey Mike plans to make an entrance upon his arrival in a new place.


They'll say oh shit there's Mike
People will recognize and know Mikey Mike because of his unconventional lifestyle.


There's something wrong with that boy I swear he just ain't right
People may perceive Mikey Mike as strange or abnormal because of his lifestyle.


My momma said, "But Mike don't you wanna have kids?"
Mikey Mike's mother asked him if he desired to have children.


"NO! I am a kid"
Mikey Mike himself feels like he is still a child and therefore not ready to have children.


And chances are if you go lookin' momma, you might find some
Mikey Mike hints that he may have fathered some children already.


'Cause my "pull-out" game just aint so hot these days
Mikey Mike is not good at practicing safe sex and avoiding unintended pregnancies.


And if you find em' you tell them daddy said follow no man
When Mikey Mike's children are found, he wants them to know that they should not blindly follow others.


Follow the God with-in
Mikey Mike wants his children to find guidance and direction through their own inner beliefs and values.


They'll be coming for your heart real soon
Other people will want to take advantage of Mikey Mike's children or influence them in some way.


Son, this whole thing is rigged, your back in the Matrix
Mikey Mike believes that there are hidden forces controlling society and culture.


You gotta find your own way out
Mikey Mike advises his children to seek their own path and find a way to escape conformity and oppressive social norms.


Ooh, fuck what all them say, I'm doing me
Mikey Mike repeats his message that he will live life on his own terms, ignoring negative opinions from others.


Me me, me me, me me
Mikey Mike emphasizes his individuality and selfhood.


Yeah, fuck 'em!
Again, Mikey Mike dismisses negative opinions or criticisms from others.




Writer(s): Michael Brennan Williams

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@katdeesmartysmarty5284

Lyrics my dudes :)

I was walkin' round the nieghbourhood, wit my mom.
An I could tell she had some shit up on her mind.
She turned to me and said Mike, don't you wanna meet someone?
I said "No, I wanna meet everyone."
I wanna get drunk, wit the punks,
An do a bump, wit the King
I wanna creep down the hall, and go to bed with the Queen.
And when they come for my head, well I'll be somewhere at sea.
Singing loud, singing proud
It's good to be free

Cuz i won't waste another day,
Living someone elses way.
I wanna be happy,
I wanna be free,
Fuck what they say,
I'm doing me.

My momma said, "Well Mike don't you wanna be comfortable?"
I said, "No! I don't wanna be comfortable!"
I wanna be scared outta my head,
And, lost outta my mind.
I wanna fall in n outta Love a few thousand times.
I wanna spend all of my money on my friends, and on drugs
And I wanna ride aroud on a horse, an give people hugs.
And when I come into town,
they'll say oh shit there's Mike.
There's something wrong with that boy I swear he just ain't right

Cuz i won't waste another day,
Living someone elses way.
I wanna be happy,
I wanna be free,
Fuck what they say,
I'm doing me.

My momma said, "But Mike don't you wanna have kids?"
"NO! I am a kid"
And chances are if you go lookin' momma, you might find some, cuz my "pull-out" game just aint so hot these days.
And if you find em' you tell them daddy said follow no man.
Follow the God with-in,
They'll be coming for your heart real soon.
Son, this whole thing is rigged, your back in the Matrix.
You gotta find your own way out.

Cuz i won't waste another day,
Living someone elses way.
I wanna be happy,
I wanna be free,
Fuck what they say,
I'm doing me.



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@facelesslight7407

After being depressed for most of the past 3 years, I truly believed I was approaching the end of my path and purpose in life. Until today… today I was blessed enough to stumble upon this song. Which gave me something that nothing else has been able to accomplish. Gave me a new and positive perspective on my life. Despite the setbacks and obstacles that still remain in my path, I finally believe that everything’s going to be ok. It may sound corny, but in a way, I feel this song saved my life. I know this song isn’t new, but apparently the universe knew that finding it today would have the biggest impact. So I’m grateful for the impeccable timing.

@ryanclark141

Get out there and fuckin be somebody")

@rickybaldner5142

I love when the universe drops a note in my lap!! One day at a time my friend. It may sound corny, but you are special. You do have value. You are blessed. Head up. Chest out! You got this!!!!


From one human to another.

@mckenziewells785

I’m so happy you’re still here, I love you so much 💗 the world is better with you here 😘

@michaelcobleigh3122

The world is so much of a beautifuler place with you here! Keep on keeping on and don’t worry about anything negative others say when it is hurtful! God Bless you always and forever! He created you as one of his child’s and has a beautiful purpose for you!

@laurenblaze3662

A song is a song. It's a poem set to music. People Wright them every day. Words will help however, to get over a hardship, you gotta have the strength and the patience to dig deep. We all got it. Learn to be still and you'll find yours. Be blessed.

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@schnickschnack278

I'm literraly super stoned and suddenly wanted to create my first real YouTube comment ever. I read the other comments and I really felt the greatness of this community here and how I appreciate being part of it. Thanks people. Peace

@kellywicks1202

Same

@dimebaguno

Follow no man, follow the God within!

I love this!!!

@Bohohank

I’m just saying I’ve never seen Mikey Mike and Jesus in the same room

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