Identity
Pritt Lyrics
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Age is just number
Scary what they tell ya
Just cos you're a woman
You focus on my come up
Then you wait for me to fuck up
Blame it on my Amma
Cos she gave me too much freedom
Your son is out here wildin'
Your brother's acting childish
Your cousin says he grindin'
But we all know that he's lying
Why don't you mind your business
Who cares who I'm lipsing
My impulsiveness is sexy
I know you're trying to vex me yeah...
I can be modest and cute but
Not when it suits you
You lot can 'do one' too
My life is my choice who.
Gave you the right to judge
When you've been holding onto the same grudge
You won't budge, you won't trust
No one with the truth.
The same rules don't apply to you, I got nothing else to lose
Don't believe in no shame, my eyes on the game
They're calling my name
I am what I claim oh
I don't look prettier with him
I don't need to bleach my skin
Soakin' in the melanin
I'm desirable within myself
See I'm laughing way to loud
And I need to find a husband
No one wants a girl who's had multiple ex-boyfriends
See girls, we don't have feelings
Own dreams or aspirations
We try our best to open up
On multiple occasions
What if I really love him and I really wanna cuff him
Would you be supportive or
Worry about his race and
Why don't you mind your business
My life, my own decisions
My impulsiveness is sexy
I know you're trying to vex me yeah...
I can be modest and cute but
Not when it suits you
You lot can 'do one' too
My life is my choice who.
Gave you the right to judge
When you've been holding onto the same grudge
You won't budge, you won't trust
No one with the truth.
The same rules don't apply to you
I got nothing else to lose
Don't believe in no shame, my eyes on the game
They're calling my name
I am what I claim ohhh
Don't believe in no shame, my eyes on the game
They're calling my name
I am what I claim ohhh
I don't believe in no shame, my eyes on the game
They're calling my name
I am what I claim
Don't believe in no shame, my eyes on the game
They're calling my name
I am what I claim
(Voicemail)
Welcome to the 02 messaging service
The person you are calling is unable to take your call
Please leave your message after the tone
To re-record your message, key # at any time - beeep
'Hello, Prithika? Where are you?
เฎเฎคเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎฉ เฎคเฎฐเฎฎเฏ เฎชเฏเฎฉเฏ เฎชเฎฃเฏเฎฃเฎฟเฎฐเฎฉเฏ?
(How many times do I have to call you?)
เฎเฎเฏเฎ เฎจเฎฟเฎเฏเฎเฎฟเฎฑ?! เฎเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎฏเฎพ เฎตเฎพ เฎตเฏเฎเฏเฎ!
(Where are you?! Come home now!)
เฎชเฏเฎฎเฏเฎชเฏเฎณ เฎชเฎฟเฎณเฏเฎณเฏเฎฏเฎฒเฏเฎฒ?!
(Are not a grown woman? No?)
เฎเฎเฏเฎ, เฎฐเฏเฎเฏเฎเฏ เฎตเฎดเฎฟเฎฏ เฎเฏเฎคเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎคเฏ เฎคเฎฟเฎฐเฎฟเฎฏเฎฟเฎฐเฎฟเฎเฏเฎเฎณเฏ?
(Are you wandering the streets?)
เฎเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎฏเฎพ เฎตเฎพ!'
(Come now!)
In "Identity," Pritt speaks about the pressures and judgments society places on women. She begins by acknowledging that she is getting older, but reminds the listener that age is just a number. She then addresses the double standards women face, such as being criticized for being impulsive or provocative. She questions why others care about her personal choices and suggests that they should mind their own business. Pritt also talks about the expectations placed on women, including finding a husband and needing to conform to certain beauty standards. The song ends with a voicemail from a family member demanding that she come home and conform to their expectations.
The song "Identity" sheds light on the societal pressure women face, particularly in traditional cultures like Pritt's South Indian background. It speaks about how women are judged, objectified, and held back from expressing their true selves because it does not align with what society deems as acceptable behavior. Ultimately, the song is a call for women to embrace their true selves and not succumb to the societal expectations placed upon them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're only getting older
Age is proceeding and days are passing by
Age is just number
Age is just a measure of the number of years lived, it doesn't define a person or their abilities
Scary what they tell ya
People often say things that can be frightening or intimidating
Just cos you're a woman
Simply because of being a woman
You focus on my come up
You are concentrated on my success and progression
Then you wait for me to fuck up
Then, you anticipate my failure and wait to criticize me for it
Blame it on my Amma
Blame it on my mother
Cos she gave me too much freedom
Because she allowed me too much liberty
Your son is out here wildin'
Your son is currently behaving recklessly
Your brother's acting childish
Your sibling is acting immature
Your cousin says he grindin'
Your relative claims to be having hard work and effort
But we all know that he's lying
But we are all aware that he is not telling the truth
Why don't you mind your business
Why don't you concentrate on your own affairs
Who cares who I'm lipsing
Who gives importance to whom I'm kissing or in a relationship with
My impulsiveness is sexy
My impulsiveness is attractive or appealing
I know you're trying to vex me yeah...
I am aware that you are attempting to anger me
I can be modest and cute but
I have the ability to be humble and charming but
Not when it suits you
Not when it is according to your wishes or convenient for you
You lot can 'do one' too
You all can leave or go away as well
My life is my choice who.
I have the authority to make my own life choices
Gave you the right to judge
Why do you have the privilege to pass judgment?
When you've been holding onto the same grudge
When you have been nurturing the same resentment or enmity
You won't budge, you won't trust
You are stubborn and untrusting
No one with the truth.
No one can convince you of the truth
The same rules don't apply to you, I got nothing else to lose
The rules are not equal for you and for me, I have nothing else to risk or sacrifice
Don't believe in no shame, my eyes on the game
I don't have any shame, I am concentrating on achieving my objectives
They're calling my name
Success and victory are calling my name
I am what I claim oh
I am exactly what I claim to be
I don't look prettier with him
My looks are not enhanced or improved by him
I don't need to bleach my skin
I do not have to whiten or lighten my skin complexion
Soakin' in the melanin
I am embracing my natural skin color
I'm desirable within myself
I am attractive or appealing with my own unique qualities and attributes
See I'm laughing way too loud
I am laughing too loudly
And I need to find a husband
I want to find a spouse or life partner
No one wants a girl who's had multiple ex-boyfriends
No one is willing to accept a girl who has had multiple previous partners
See girls, we don't have feelings
The perception is that women do not have emotions
Own dreams or aspirations
Their own hopes or ambitions
We try our best to open up
We do our best to be vulnerable and reveal our true selves
On multiple occasions
Several times
What if I really love him and I really wanna cuff him
What if I really love him and I want to be in a serious relationship with him
Would you be supportive or
Would you be encouraging or helpful or
Worry about his race and
Concerned about his ethnicity and background
My life, my own decisions
My life, my personal choices
I am what I claim ohhh
I am the person I assert to be
'Hello, Prithika? Where are you?
Phone message left for Prithika requesting her location
เฎเฎคเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎฉ เฎคเฎฐเฎฎเฏ เฎชเฏเฎฉเฏ เฎชเฎฃเฏเฎฃเฎฟเฎฐเฎฉเฏ?
What kind of behaviour is this?
(How many times do I have to call you?)
Repeated attempts to contact Prithika
เฎเฎเฏเฎ เฎจเฎฟเฎเฏเฎเฎฟเฎฑ?! เฎเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎฏเฎพ เฎตเฎพ เฎตเฏเฎเฏเฎ!
Where are you staying?! Come home now!
(Are not a grown woman? No?)
Questioning Prithika's maturity and independence
เฎเฎเฏเฎ, เฎฐเฏเฎเฏเฎเฏ เฎตเฎดเฎฟเฎฏ เฎเฏเฎคเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎคเฏ เฎคเฎฟเฎฐเฎฟเฎฏเฎฟเฎฐเฎฟเฎเฏเฎเฎณเฏ?
Are you wandering on the streets?
เฎเฏเฎคเฎฟเฎฏเฎพ เฎตเฎพ!'
Come now!
Writer(s): Prithika Pathmanathan
Contributed by Gabriel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ashgnajn
U deserve to be more popular
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@divyahvenga9254
This hits hard wow .... girl here you go your crown ๐ queen literal QUEEN
@leonamazari5914
Underrated bop whilst also talking on important topic within the south Asian community . You are literally an icon
@thuvaraka682
Amazing song ! And wonderful lyrics ! First time that I can relate this much to a song ! Well done ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
@hhfjjvbjgkinyg2718
tamil๐ช
@lostpetal4221
A year later I'm still here bumping this.
@Anishametra
just stumbled upon your ig and i am in love with this song! also if anybody blaming amma for our freedom, they best be ready to catch these hands โก๏ธ
@EntertainmentSector
I am witnessing your amazing music and songs because of allu arjun story
Your all songs are fire
@sarojinisarojini2588
You are too good sis โฃ๏ธ๐
@AkshanyaA
This song is ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ so proud of you Pritt!!!!!