Who Said
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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I'm more than just
Your average girl
I'd like to turn me up
And show the world
Aw yeah

'Cause some can talk the talk
This girl just wants to rock
I'm individual
I'm not like anyone

I can be glamorous
Just like you see in all the magazines
I can be cool as ice
Or anything I want to be

Who said, who said
I can't be Superman?
I say, I say
That I know I can
Who said, who said
I won't be President?
I say, I say
You ain't seen nothin' yet

Oh yeah
Yeah

Go on and make some noise
Every girl has a choice
To lead their own parade
I do it my way

Ow!

I can be soft and sweet
Or louder than the radio (radio)
I can be sophisticated
Or totally go (totally go)
Out of control

Who said, who said
I can't be Superman?
I say, I say
That I know I can
Who said, who said
I'm not electrifying?
I say, I say

There's no holdin' back
Stayin' right on track
'Cause you control the game
So let them know your name
No limitations
On imagination
Imagining

Yeah

Who said, who said
I can't be worldwide?
I say, I say
Time is on my side
Who said, who said
I can't be ten feet tall?
I say, I say
That I can have it all

Who said, who said
I can't be Superman?
I say, I say
That I know I can
Who said, who said
I won't be President?
I say, I say
You ain't seen nothin' yet
You ain't seen nothin' yet

Whoa
Yeah!
Who said?
Come on




Yeah
That's right!

Overall Meaning

In "Who Said," Miley Cyrus asserts her individuality and strength, rejecting anyone who tries to convince her that she can't be anything she wants to be. The lyrics are empowering and uplifting, reminding listeners that they are the ones who control their lives and that they should never let anyone tell them that they can't do something. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, where Cyrus declares that she is more than just "your average girl" and that she wants to "turn me up and show the world." She's not like anyone else, and she's proud of that fact.


Throughout the song, Cyrus takes on different identities, such as "glamorous" and "cool as ice," showing that she can be anything she wants to be. She won't let anyone hold her back, and she encourages listeners to do the same. The chorus is particularly powerful, with Cyrus asking "who said" that she can't be Superman or President, and then declaring that she knows she can. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to be bold and take charge of their lives.


Overall, "Who Said" is a catchy and inspiring anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and pursue their dreams, no matter what anyone else thinks. The song's upbeat tempo and positive message make it a popular choice for empowerment-themed playlists and inspire listeners around the world to be proud of who they are.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm more than just
I am not just an average girl


Your average girl
I am unique and special


I'd like to turn me up
I want to showcase my true self to the world


And show the world
I want to display my talents and abilities to everyone


Aw yeah
Expressing enthusiasm for what she plans to do


'Cause some can talk the talk
Some people just say things without backing it up


This girl just wants to rock
She wants to show her skills and do things her way


I'm individual
She is her own person and not like anyone else


I'm not like anyone
She is unique in her own way


I can be glamorous
She can look good and fashionable


Just like you see in all the magazines
She can look just like the models in magazines


I can be cool as ice
She can be calm and collected


Or anything I want to be
She has the power to be whatever she wants


Who said, who said
Challenging people who doubt her abilities


I can't be Superman?
She can achieve anything she sets her mind to


I say, I say
Affirming her belief in herself


That I know I can
She is confident in her abilities


I won't be President?
She can achieve the highest position in the land


You ain't seen nothin' yet
She will achieve even more impressive things in the future


Go on and make some noise
Encouraging others to speak up and be heard


Every girl has a choice
Girls have the power to choose and make their own path


To lead their own parade
They have the power to create their own futures


I do it my way
She believes in doing things her own unique way


Ow!
Expressing excitement and energy


I can be soft and sweet
She has the ability to express different emotions and moods


Or louder than the radio (radio)
She can be very powerful and commanding when she wants to be


I can be sophisticated
She has the ability to be cultured and refined


Or totally go (totally go)
She has the ability to let loose and be wild


Out of control
She has a wild and untamable side


There's no holdin' back
She won't let anything hold her back


Stayin' right on track
She is focused on achieving her goals


'Cause you control the game
She has the power to control her own destiny


So let them know your name
She encourages others to make a name for themselves


No limitations
There are no boundaries to what she can achieve


On imagination
She believes in the power of imagination to create one's future


Imagining
Encouraging others to imagine their own futures


Who said
Continuing to challenge doubters


I can't be worldwide?
She can achieve global success and recognition


Time is on my side
She has the power of time on her side to achieve great things


I can't be ten feet tall?
She has the power to be great and larger than life


That I can have it all
She has the power to achieve everything she wants in life


Come on
Encouraging others to join her in achieving greatness


That's right!
Expressing confidence in herself and her abilities




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@christinaadhikarysmiler

Lyrics -
I'm more than just
Your average girl
I'd like to turn me up
And show the world
(Aw yeah)

'Cause some can talk the talk
This girl just wants to rock
I'm individual
I'm not like anyone

I can be glamorous
Just like you see in all the magazines
I can be cool as ice
Or anything I want to be

Who said
Who said I can't be Superman?
I say
I say that I know I can
Who said
Who said I won't be President?
I say
I say you ain't seen nothin' yet

Go on and make some noise
Every girl has a choice
To lead their own parade
I do it my way

I can be soft and sweet
Or louder than the radio (radio)
I can be sophisticated
Or totally go (totally go)
Out of control

Who said
Who said I can't be Superman?
I say
I say that I know I can
Who said
Who said I'm not electrifying?
I say
I say

There's no holdin' back
Stayin' right on track
'Cause you control the game
So let them know your name
No limitations
On imagination
Imagining that

Who said
Who said I can't be worldwide?
I say
I say time is on my side
Who said
Who said I can't be ten feet tall?
I say
I say that I can have it all
Who said
Who said I can't be Superman?
I say
I say that I know I can
Who said
Who said I won't be President?
I say
I say you ain't seen nothin' yet
You ain't seen nothin' yet

Who said?



All comments from YouTube:

@MarcosLlemes

She literally played a fictional pop star before becoming a pop star herself.

@chloe_roblox1034

Yeah so she has more experience lol i just realised

@IHWY_Mango

I guess so

@pikachu-ec7jt

manifesting level 9999

@bored3436

No she didn't...

@godsgreatest4991

@beautiful landscapes how didn’t she?

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@lialeeCO

I used to love Hannah Montana, and I just realised that I still love her even though she doesn't exist any more.

@linselaful

yeah..

@lightail809

Ikr same here :*)

@samyuelango

Same here

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