Karen Don't Be Sad
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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Oh, Karen
You take it all too hard
You been talking to those fools again
And they'll tear your world apart
Oh, Karen
You gotta try to understand
Gotta hold on to your soul
'Cause they'll crush it if they can

So, Karen don't be sad
They're just a bunch of fools
And you can make them powerless
Don't let them make the rules
So, Karen don't be sad
You know the truth is true
The world can still be beautiful
That part's up to you
So, Karen don't be sad

Oh, Karen
You know you're only letting 'em win
By letting all their lies and hate
Destroy you from within-in
Oh, Karen
They've taken away your smile
But you can give it back to us
Just fake it for a while

So, Karen don't be sad
They're just a bunch of fools
And you can make them powerless
Don't let them make the rules
So, Karen don't be sad
You know the truth is true
The world can still be beautiful
That part's up to you
So, Karen don't be sad

So, Karen don't be sad
Don't let 'em win
Oh, don't let 'em win
Don't let them win
Don't let them win
Oh, don't let them win




Oh, don't let them win
Don't let them win

Overall Meaning

In the song "Karen Don't Be Sad" by Miley Cyrus, the singer addresses an individual named Karen who has been talking to fools who will tear her world apart. The singer encourages Karen to hold on to her soul because the people who tear it apart will crush it if given the chance. Karen must not be sad because the people who tear her apart are just fools who can be made powerless. The song also highlights the fact that Karen must understand that the world can still be beautiful, and she can make it that way by embracing the truth.


The repeated use of "Karen don't be sad" in the song conveys a profound message of resilience and optimism in the face of adversity. The lyrics suggest that it is important not to let the negativity of others destroy one's spirit. The song encourages Karen to be strong, to reclaim her smile, and to not let her haters get the best of her. The chorus is a call to action, urging Karen to take control of her life and not give in to the negativity of others. The song is a message of hope and empowerment for anyone struggling with negativity and terrible people in their life.


In conclusion, "Karen Don't Be Sad" is a powerful, uplifting song that encourages the listener to be strong and resilient in the face of adversity. The song offers a hopeful message that the world can still be beautiful and that we can make it that way by embracing the truth and not letting others tear us down.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, Karen
Addressing a downhearted person named Karen


You take it all too hard
You let their words affect you deeply


You been talking to those fools again
You've been listening to people who don't have your best interest at heart


And they'll tear your world apart
Their negative words and actions will cause harm to your life


You gotta try to understand
You need to comprehend the situation clearly


Gotta hold on to your soul
You need to keep your inner self together


'Cause they'll crush it if they can
They will try to destroy your inner peace if they can


So, Karen don't be sad
Encouragement to not give in to sadness


They're just a bunch of fools
The people causing harm to you don't have your best interests at heart


And you can make them powerless
You have the ability to take away their control and influence


Don't let them make the rules
Don't let them control your life


You know the truth is true
Your understanding of the world is correct


The world can still be beautiful
The world can be a beautiful place despite what's happened


That part's up to you
It's up to you to find beauty and positivity in the world


You know you're only letting 'em win
By giving in to their negativity, you're only empowering them


By letting all their lies and hate
By accepting their negativity to your life


Destroy you from within-in
Allowing negativity into your life can have a harmful impact on your mind and soul


They've taken away your smile
Their words and actions have robbed you of happiness


But you can give it back to us
You can choose to share happiness with others again


Just fake it for a while
Sometimes, you have to fake it until you actually feel the emotion


Don't let 'em win
Encouragement to not let the negative people win


Oh, don't let 'em win
Repeating the encouragement to not let the negativity win


Don't let them win
A final reminder to not let the negative people control your life




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Miley Ray Cyrus, Wayne Michael Coyne, Steven Gregory Drozd

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