Cup of Tea
Musgraves Kacey Lyrics
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Maybe you slept with half of your hometown
In a world of squares, maybe you're just round
You can't be everybody's cup of tea
Some like it bitter, some like it sweet
Nobody's everybody's favorite
So you might as well just make it how you please
Maybe you're working in a hotel bar
Maybe you're still driving your high school car
Maybe you still don't know just who you are
You can't be everybody's cup of tea
Some like it bitter, some like it sweet
Nobody's everybody's favorite
So you might as well just make it how you please
Maybe you married the wrong person first
Maybe your hair's way too long
Your sister's in jail or maybe you failed
Out of college, but hey, life goes on
We've all got the right to be wrong
'Cause you can't be everybody's cup of tea
Some like it black, some like it green
Nobody's everybody's favorite
So you might as well just make it how you please
'Cause you can't be everybody's cup of tea
Why would you want to be?
In Kacey Musgraves' song Cup of Tea, she addresses the reality that not everyone will like us or accept us for who we are. Musgraves speaks to the quirks and idiosyncrasies that make each person unique and how these traits may not resonate with everyone. The lyrics touch on a range of scenarios and attributes that may cause some to have preconceived notions or biases towards someone. However, as Musgraves points out, it is important to stay authentic to oneself despite the judgment or opinions of others.
The song encourages individualism and self-acceptance in a world that values conformity. The line "you might as well just make it how you please" drives home the idea that attempting to fit into someone else's ideal or mold is fruitless and will only lead to disappointment. By trying to please everyone, we may end up losing a sense of our own identity and uniqueness. Ultimately, the message of the song is one of empowerment and self-love, reminding us that we are all deserving of acceptance and respect regardless of whether or not we are someone's cup of tea.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe your jacket is a hand-me-down
Perhaps your jacket is used or something that was handed over to you by someone else.
Maybe you slept with half of your hometown
It's possible that you had sexual encounters with a lot of people from your hometown.
In a world of squares, maybe you're just round
The world has a lot of conformists, but you are not one of them. You are different and unique.
You can't be everybody's cup of tea
Not everyone is going to like you, and that is okay.
Some like it bitter, some like it sweet
People have different preferences when it comes to personalities.
Nobody's everybody's favorite
No one is universally liked.
So you might as well just make it how you please
Since not everyone is going to like you, just be yourself and live life on your terms.
Maybe you're working in a hotel bar
Perhaps, you are a bartender in a hotel.
Maybe you're still driving your high school car
It's possible that you are still driving the same car you had in high school.
Maybe you still don't know just who you are
You might not have figured out your true identity yet.
Maybe you married the wrong person first
It's possible that you got married to someone who wasn't the right match for you the first time.
Maybe your hair's way too long
Your hair might be longer than what is considered normal or acceptable by society.
Your sister's in jail or maybe you failed out of college, but hey, life goes on
You or someone you know might have faced some misfortunes, but you have to move on regardless.
We've all got the right to be wrong
We all have the freedom to make mistakes and wrong decisions.
Some like it black, some like it green
People have different preferences when it comes to life choices and decisions.
Why would you want to be?
There is no need to try to please everyone. Being true to oneself is more important.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kacey Musgraves, Joshua Shaun Osborne, Shane L Mcanally
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