My Song
Poster Paints Lyrics

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it's not in my nature
to disappear quietly
you're going
to notice when I'm gone

cause I'm leaving a note
but I'm taking back my dignity
Goodbye, my love

cause I gave you the chance to
Have and to hold me
it turns out
that I got it wrong

Cause you wanted roses
a promise of longevity
but you
wouldn't take my thorns

when I gave you the chance
to have and to hold me
it turns out
that I got it wrong

So I'm leaving a note

but I'm taking back my dignity
goodbye, my love

Overall Meaning

In "My Song" by Poster Paints, the lyrics express a sense of empowerment and self-realization in the face of a failed relationship. The singer acknowledges that it is not in their nature to simply fade away silently. Instead, they assert their presence and make it known that their absence will be noticed. By leaving a note, they reclaim their dignity and declare their departure from the relationship.

The singer reflects on how they gave their love interest the opportunity to have and hold them, but it becomes clear to them that they made a mistake. The love interest wanted the pleasantries and promises of a long-lasting relationship symbolized by roses, but they were unwilling to accept the flaws and challenges represented by the thorns. It becomes apparent that the love interest was not truly willing to accept the singer for who they are.

Ultimately, the singer decides to leave, but not without reclaiming their self-worth and declaring their goodbye. By taking back their dignity, they assert their independence and refuse to be treated as anything less than deserving of love and acceptance.

Line by Line Meaning

it's not in my nature
It is not typically how I behave

to disappear quietly
to leave without making a sound or causing attention

you're going
you will definitely

to notice when I'm gone
to become aware of my absence

cause I'm leaving a note
because I am writing a message

but I'm taking back my dignity
but I am reclaiming my self-respect

Goodbye, my love
Farewell, my dear

cause I gave you the chance to
because I offered you the opportunity to

Have and to hold me
to possess and cherish me

it turns out
it appears

that I got it wrong
that I made a mistake