Golden G String
Miley Cyrus Lyrics

I woke up in Montecito
I woke up in a place where I am supposed to be happy, but I am not and I am now reflecting on my life.

I was thinking about my life
I am contemplating my existence and the choices that led me to where I am now.

And the questions made more questions
The more I think about my life, the more questions I have and the more confusion I feel.

Staring out into the night
As I contemplate my life, I am looking out into the darkness, searching for answers.

Yes, I've worn the golden g-string
I have done everything I could, even if it meant reducing myself to an object, in order to achieve acceptance and love from others.

Put my hand into hellfire
I have gone through painful experiences to find validation, even if it meant sacrificing my own wellbeing.

I did it all to make you love me
My actions were intended to gain approval and affection from others.

And to feel alive
I was willing to go through anything, no matter how extreme, just to feel something and escape the emptiness I felt inside.

Oh, that's just the world that we're living in
The society we live in prioritizes and rewards men while punishing and shaming women for the same actions.

The old boys hold all the cards and they ain't playing Gin
Power is held predominantly by men who do not share it with women.

You dare to call me crazy, have you looked around this place?
Society shames and gaslights women who speak out and question its norms and expectations.

There are layers to this body
My body holds a complex identity beyond just physical form.

Primal sex and primal shame
Sexuality is a core part of my identity but has been shamed and stigmatized by society.

They told me I should cover it
Society imposes restrictive norms and rules on how women should act and present themselves.

So I went the other way
I rejected society's expectations and norms and chose to express myself in a way that felt authentic to me.

I was trying to own my power
I was attempting to take control of my own life and find my own sense of power and self-worth.

Still I'm trying to work it out
I am continuing to navigate and understand my identity and choices.

And at least it gives the papers something they can write about
My choices and actions are often sensationalized and exploited by the media for profit, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and expectations of women.

So, the mad man's in the big chair
The person in charge is often unstable and irrational, causing harm and chaos.

And his heart's an iron vault
The person in power is devoid of compassion or empathy and only prioritizes their own interests.

He says, "If you can't make ends meet, honey
Those in power blame individuals for their own struggles and refuse to take responsibility for the systemic issues that contribute to their struggles.

It must be your fault"
The rhetoric of blame and individualism perpetuates harmful cycles of poverty and oppression.

We all focus on the winners
Society idolizes and glorifies those who achieve wealth and power, often at the expense of others.

And get blinded by their shine
The cult of celebrity and achievement distracts us from recognizing the harm and inequality that fuel such success.

Maybe caring for each other's just too 1969
Society has prioritized individualism and competition over collective care and support.

Yeah, I think I'll stay
Despite the struggles and challenges, I am determined to persist and find my own sense of power and identity.

I just can't walk away
I refuse to be silenced or pushed aside and will continue to fight for my own agency and worth.