Is it a Crime?
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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Haters choose hate, cause they hatin' it up
I ain't fake, I ain't making this up
Life is what you make it so I'm making this up
People don't get it
I just don't get it
And when they don't get
Cause gypsy gotta go
Gypsy gotta slay
Gypsy gonna flow
Gypsy on her way
It's not ok
All these things that they say to me
It is real I can feel and it stays with me
I can tell when it is you wanna play with me
I will win, back away, stay away from me
You betta act right
Gypsy give you act right
If you don't I just write you out the act like
Arthur Miller, yeah he a playwright
You think your happy but your biff
Happy doesn't fit
Linda Loman flip the switch
He won't be happy till he's rich
And it's trippy isn't it
Gypsy doesn't give a shit
Cause that shit, doesn't even matter
I elevate man
You just climbing ladders
Love, I be lovin' it up
Haters choose hate, cause they hatin' it up
I ain't fake, I ain't making this up
Life is what you make it so I'm making this up
Choose love
Gypsy go quiet so she don't start a riot
I feel what is real inside you should try it
I don't like to fight it is why I stay quiet
Like Wyatt I be walkin' on water
Put these haters on holiday, doc
Now they ain't no bother
Who cares what they say
They always bothered
Gypsy just be gone cause they a bunch of peons
And I be like Elon, word to Mr. Musk
Hate has got to be gone choose love it is a must
Cause you workin' dawn to dusk
And for what? Cause it doesn't even matter
They elevate, just keep you climbing ladders
And I say it like im kiddin'
But I speak truth that's forbidden
They don't even keep it hidden
They put that shit out in plain sight
And it ain't right
Freedom feels like slave life
Love, I be lovin' it up
Haters choose hate, cause they hatin' it up
I ain't fake, I ain't making this up
Life is what you make it so I'm making this up
Choose love
The song "You Deserve It" by the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Bandstand is about positivity and overcoming haters. The singer, referred to as "Gypsy," doesn't let the negative opinions of others bring her down. She encourages others to "choose love" and to make the most of their lives because "life is what you make it." Gypsy goes on to say that she doesn't pay attention to the haters and their negative comments because they don't matter in the grand scheme of things. She stays true to herself and remains positive, no matter what others say.
The lyrics touch on the idea that people can be quick to judge others and make assumptions without really knowing them. Gypsy portrays this by saying that people don't get her or understand her, but she isn't bothered by it. She also mentions the idea of people trying to bring others down to lift themselves up, but it's important to rise above that negativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, I be lovin' it up
I'm feeling love and embracing it fully
Haters choose hate, cause they hatin' it up
People who spew negativity do so because they themselves are unhappy
I ain't fake, I ain't making this up
My emotions are authentic and not constructed for show
Life is what you make it so I'm making this up
I am actively taking control of my life and forging my own path
People don't get it
Others don't understand my perspective or my choices
I just don't get it
I am baffled by the behavior of others towards me
And when they don't get
Their lack of comprehension frustrates and exhausts me
Gypsy tell em' just forget it
I am advising myself to let go of trying to make others understand me
Cause gypsy gotta go
I must continue on my journey
Gypsy gotta slay
I will proceed with strength and confidence
Gypsy gonna flow
I will move through life with ease and fluidity
Gypsy on her way
I am motivated and determined to make progress
It's not ok
The words and actions of others towards me are hurtful and unjustified
All these things that they say to me
Their words cut deep and stay with me
It is real I can feel and it stays with me
The pain inflicted by others is a genuine and lasting sensation
I can tell when it is you wanna play with me
I am adept at recognizing when someone is not being truthful or sincere with me
I will win, back away, stay away from me
I am determined to succeed and will not tolerate negativity in my life
You betta act right
You had better adjust your behavior accordingly
Gypsy give you act right
I am trying to influence and encourage positive behavior in others
If you don't I just write you out the act like
If you persist in being negative, I will remove you from my life
Arthur Miller, yeah he a playwright
Arthur Miller was a famous writer of plays
You think your happy but your biff
You believe you are content, but you are mistaken
Happy doesn't fit
Your supposed happiness is not genuine
Linda Loman flip the switch
Linda Loman, a character from 'Death of a Salesman', changes her perspective and attitude
He won't be happy till he's rich
The character from the play is not truly happy until he is materialistically successful
And it's trippy isn't it
This is a strange and unsettling realization
Gypsy doesn't give a shit
I am unconcerned with the opinions of others
Cause that shit, doesn't even matter
Their negativity and judgment hold no power over me
I elevate man
I strive for personal growth and positive change
You just climbing ladders
You are caught up in a never-ending cycle of trying to achieve status and wealth
Choose love
Make a conscious choice to approach life with positivity and compassion
Gypsy go quiet so she don't start a riot
I try to avoid confrontation and conflict by avoiding confrontation
I feel what is real inside you should try it
I am attuned to my true emotions and suggest others do the same
I don't like to fight it is why I stay quiet
I prefer peace and harmony over conflict
Like Wyatt I be walkin' on water
I am confident and at ease in my abilities
Put these haters on holiday, doc
I suggest that negative people take time to reflect and change their behavior
Now they ain't no bother
Their negativity no longer affects me
Who cares what they say
Why concern myself with the opinions of those who do not matter?
They always bothered
Negative people will always find something to complain about
Gypsy just be gone cause they a bunch of peons
I will remove myself from situations involving small-minded people
And I be like Elon, word to Mr. Musk
I am inspired by the mindset of entrepreneur Elon Musk
Hate has got to be gone choose love it is a must
Hatred and negativity need to be eradicated, and positivity must be embraced
Cause you workin' dawn to dusk
Life is too short to be consumed by negativity
And for what? Cause it doesn't even matter
Why waste time on negativity when it has no real value or purpose?
Freedom feels like slave life
Being caught up in negativity and hatred feels like a form of bondage
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Written by: Gypsy, Kelly Wrublevski
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