THE ANTHEM
NG3 Lyrics
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NG3
Now this is gonna take a little time to understand
I don't need your money and I do not need a man
And I don't need nobody try to tell me how to dress
What tha hell is this no I won't kiss you on the lips
You don't even know me like you think you really do
Use to call me wipeout now I'm back up on my feet
Stronger than I ever thought that i could ever be
NONO
That's not the way it's gonna be
NONO
I don't wanna see you around me
I KNOW
Calling out my name inside your sleep
Each and every day and every night and every week(x2)
NONO
NG3
This is for the women of the world like me
This is the dawn in darlin
Stand up if you really want it
NG3
If you got an R then you gotta have an E
Have a little S.P.E.C.T
Boy you gotta show me that you really want it
If you really love that woman stand down
Heaven ain't above heaven's here right now
Treat her like a lady not a merry go
ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND NOW
You could be red, white, blue, green, brown.
If you got your own cash, stand up now.
get your own champagne, stand up now, now, now, now.
NONO
That's not the way it's gonna be.
NONO
I dont wanna see you around me.
I KNOW
Calling out my name inside your sleep.
Each and every day and every night and every week(x2)
NONO
NG3
This is for the women of the world like me
This is the dawn in darlin
Stand up if you really want it
NG3
If you got an R then you gotta have an E
Have a little S.P.E.C.T
Boy you gotta show me that you really want it
NG3
This is for the women of the world like me
This is the dawn in darlin
Stand up if you really want it
NG3
If you got an R then you gotta have an E
Have a little S.P.E.C.T
Boy you gotta show me that you really want it
NG3
NG3
In NG3's song "The Anthem," the female lead voice delivers a powerful message of empowerment that resonates with all independent women around the world. The lyrics dismiss traditional gender roles and societal expectations, claiming that women do not need a man's money or direction on how to dress. The singer also refuses to kiss someone unless she feels a genuine connection with them. The reference to being called "wipeout" suggests that she has recently gone through a tough time but has come out stronger.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the lines "NONO, I don't wanna see you around me. I KNOW, calling out my name inside your sleep. Each and every day and every night and every week." She seems to be warning someone not to get too close to her and not to have expectations of her. The message is clear – she knows her own worth, and anyone who tries to change her or bring her down will not be successful.
Overall, the song's message is one of female empowerment and strength. The lyrics encourage women to stand up for themselves and not let anyone control or define them. The use of catchy beats and rhythmic rhymes, combined with the strong message, creates a powerful impact on listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Now this is gonna take a little time to understand
The message in this song needs to be listened to thoughtfully and comprehended.
I don't need your money and I do not need a man
I am not dependent on anyone, whether financially or romantically.
And I don't need nobody try to tell me how to dress
I have control over my own appearance decision-making and do not need anyone else's input.
What tha hell is this no I won't kiss you on the lips
I do not owe anyone physical affection, and will not engage in behavior that makes me uncomfortable.
You don't even know me like you think you really do
People make assumptions about me without truly knowing who I am.
And I don't have the time to play this stupid game with you
I do not have the patience or energy to engage in games or drama.
Use to call me wipeout now I'm back up on my feet
I have overcome challenges and hardships and am now standing strong.
Stronger than I ever thought that i could ever be
I have emerged from difficult experiences even more resilient than I thought possible.
NONO
Repeated chorus phrase indicating a negative reaction or refusal.
That's not the way it's gonna be
I will not tolerate or accept behavior that goes against my values or desires.
I don't wanna see you around me
I do not want someone who behaves inappropriately or disrespectfully in my vicinity.
Calling out my name inside your sleep
Someone is obsessively thinking about me even in their dreams.
Each and every day and every night and every week(x2)
This person's thoughts of me are constant and unrelenting.
This is for the women of the world like me
This song's message is intended for women who share experiences similar to mine.
This is the dawn in darlin Stand up if you really want it
This is a new beginning, an opportunity to stand up and assert ourselves if we are truly committed.
If you got an R then you gotta have an E
To get what you want and need, you must have some resilience.
Have a little S.P.E.C.T
Respect is important and should be afforded to everyone.
Boy you gotta show me that you really want it
If someone desires a relationship with me, they must prove it through respectful behavior and actions.
If you really love that woman stand down
If someone truly loves and respects a woman, they must back off when she says no.
Heaven ain't above heaven's here right now
You don't need to reach for heaven to find paradise; it's right here in the present moment.
Treat her like a lady not a merry go ROUND ROUND ROUND ROUND NOW
Women deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, not like objects to be toyed with.
You could be red, white, blue, green, brown
I am open and accepting of people of all races and ethnicities.
If you got your own cash, stand up now
Independence and financial stability are admirable and should be celebrated.
get your own champagne, stand up now, now, now, now.
Celebrate your own accomplishments and success, instead of waiting for someone else to validate you.
Contributed by Harper B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.