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I know whatcha thinking about me
There might be a day you might have a certain way
But you don't have my luxuries
And it's me I know, I know my name 'cause I say it proud
Everything I want I always do
Lookin' for the right track, always on the wrong track
There's a song I was listenin' to up all night
There's a voice I'm hearing, sayin', "It's alright"
When I'm happy I am sad, but everything's good
It's not that complicated, I'm just misunderstood
There might be a day, everything, it goes my way
Can't you think I know I'm superfly?
I might see a world in a world inside of you
Then I might just say goodbye
And it's my name I know I say it loud, 'cause I'm really proud
Of all the things I used to do
Well, it's the wrong track looking for the right track
And are you catchin' all these tracks that I'm layin' down for you?
There's a song I was listenin' to up all night
There's a voice I'm hearing, sayin', "It's alright"
When I'm happy I am sad, but everything's good
It's not that complicated, I'm just misunderstood
There's a song I was listenin' to up all night
There's a voice I'm hearing, sayin', "It's alright"
When I'm happy I am sad, but everything's good
It's not that complicated, I'm just misunderstood
Lookin' for the right track, always on the wrong track
But are you catchin' all these tracks that I'm layin' down for you?
There's a song I was listenin' to up all night
There's a voice I'm hearing, sayin', "It's alright"
I was taken for granted but it's all good
'Cause I'll do it again, I'm just misunderstood
I said, I'll do it again, I'm just misunderstood
I said, I'll do it again, I'm just misunderstood
I said, I'll do it again, I'm just misunderstood
The song "Misunderstood" by Pink reflects on how the persona is perceived by others, as someone who is generally misunderstood. The opening line suggests that people have their own version of who the persona is, but they don't have the same luxuries as her. It could mean that despite the persona's flaws or missteps, she is still in control of her life and can do whatever she wants. She knows her name and is proud of it, and everything she wants she usually gets. However, she also knows that she's not always on the right track, which could mean that she sometimes makes bad decisions, but that doesn't stop her from trying to lay everything out there for others to understand.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics, that there's a song that keeps her up at night, and a voice that tells her that everything is alright. The persona also admits that she can be happy and sad at the same time, yet everything is still good. The song implies that although everything may seem complicated on the surface, the persona is just misunderstood.
In the second verse, the persona says that one day, everything might go her way, and people may finally understand her. However, she might also see a world inside of someone else, and may have to choose to walk away. Again, she reiterates that she knows her name and is proud of it, but she is also aware that she's not always on the right track.
Overall, "Misunderstood" is a song that captures the essence of being true to oneself, despite what others may think or say. It's also a reminder that what seems complicated may actually be simple, as long as we take the time to understand and appreciate each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I might be the way everybody likes to say
People might perceive me in a certain way
I know whatcha thinking about me
I am aware of people's opinions and judgments regarding me
There might be a day you might have a certain way
There could be a situation where you have expectations of me
But you don't have my luxuries
But you do not share the same advantages as me
And it's me I know, I know my name 'cause I say it proud
I am confident of who I am and I am proud of it
Everything I want I always do
I pursue and achieve everything that I truly desire
Lookin' for the right track, always on the wrong track
I am searching for the right path but often end up on the wrong one
But are you catchin' all these tracks that I'm layin' down for you?
Are you following or comprehending the signs that I'm providing you for guidance?
There's a song I was listenin' to up all night
There's a song that I couldn't stop listening to all night long
There's a voice I'm hearing, sayin', "It's alright"
I hear a voice inside my head reassuring me that everything is going to be okay
When I'm happy I am sad, but everything's good
Despite feeling a mixture of emotions, there's no need to worry because everything is still okay
It's not that complicated, I'm just misunderstood
My demeanor and actions might be deemed complex, but it's merely a case of people not understanding who I truly am
Can't you think I know I'm superfly?
Can't people understand that I know I'm awesome?
I might see a world in a world inside of you
I might perceive a hidden world or potential within you
Then I might just say goodbye
I might part ways with you
And it's my name I know I say it loud, 'cause I'm really proud
I confidently declare my name because I am extremely proud of who I am
Of all the things I used to do
I reminisce about my past accomplishments
Well, it's the wrong track looking for the right track
I acknowledge that I make mistakes and attempt to rectify them by looking for the right path
And are you catchin' all these tracks that I'm layin' down for you?
Are you following or comprehending the signs that I'm providing you for guidance?
I was taken for granted but it's all good
People used to underestimate me but it doesn't bother me anymore
'Cause I'll do it again, I'm just misunderstood
I will pursue my aspirations again even if people don't comprehend them. It's simply because they don't understand me completely
I said, I'll do it again, I'm just misunderstood
I repeat, I'm going to continue pursuing my dreams even if nobody understands me completely
I said, I'll do it again, I'm just misunderstood
I reiterate, I'm going to persist and accomplish my goals even if others judge me and take me for granted
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