I Owe You Nothing
SEY Seinabo Lyrics
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I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I don't have to smile for you
I don't have to move for you
I don't have to dance, monkey dance, monkey dance, monkey dance for you
See, I won't help you understand
I don't need no helping hand, no
See, these aren't tears, this is the ocean
These aren't fears, this is devotion
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I don't have to walk for you
I don't have to talk to you
See, I'm not on display
Never was, never will ever be for you
I won't help you understand
I don't need no helping hand, no
See, these aren't tears, this is the ocean
These aren't fears, this is devotion
Why you always have to try me?
You think that I'm gon' follow blindly
Why you always have to try me?
You think that I'm gon' follow blindly
Oh, let me down easy
Baby, let me down easy
Let me down easy
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
Nah, nah, nah
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
SEY Seinabo's song "I Owe You Nothing" is an absolute empowerment anthem about the independence of a person. The lyrics are straightforward in stating that she does not owe anyone anything, and she would not change who she is to please anybody else. Her fierce sense of self-empowerment is also evident in the lyrics that proclaim that she does not have to smile, move, dance or talk for anyone. She is not up for display to be judged or scrutinized, nor does she need anyone to help her understand her tears, fears, or her passion - she is entirely self-sufficient as a person. Instead of following others blindly, she is confident in her beliefs and decisions, and no one can sway her from that.
The chorus of "I Owe You Nothing" almost magnifies the lyrics as it repeats how she owes no one anything and that she's going to be herself regardless of the expectations that come with the outside world. The repetition of the phrase also serves as a mantra to empower others to recognize their worth and know that they do not owe anyone anything in exchange for their acceptance, love, or approval. In a world where people are often expected to conform and put on a facade to fit in, "I Owe You Nothing" is a powerful song that encourages individuality and self-love.
Line by Line Meaning
I owe you nothing
I don't owe you anything, I am not obligated to please you
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I am being true to myself and not pretending to be someone I'm not
I don't have to smile for you
I don't have to pretend to be happy to please you
I don't have to move for you
I don't have to perform or take action to please you
I don't have to dance, monkey dance, monkey dance, monkey dance for you
I don't have to entertain or amuse you like a trained animal
See, I won't help you understand
I am not willing to make an effort to explain myself to you
I don't need no helping hand, no
I am capable of handling myself, I do not need your help
See, these aren't tears, this is the ocean
My emotions are powerful and vast like the ocean
These aren't fears, this is devotion
My passion and commitment outweigh any fears I may have
I don't have to walk for you
I don't have to go anywhere for you, physically or metaphorically
I don't have to talk to you
I don't have to speak to you if I don't want to
See, I'm not on display
I am not an object to be shown off or observed
Never was, never will ever be for you
I have never been and never will be here for your benefit or entertainment
Why you always have to try me?
Why do you constantly test me or expect me to conform to your expectations?
You think that I'm gon' follow blindly
You assume that I will blindly follow your lead
Oh, let me down easy
If you are going to reject me or try to control me, at least do it in a gentle way
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAGNUS LIDEHALL, SALEM AL FAKIR, SEINABO SEY, VINCENT FRED PONTARE
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Delreen Zoremsiami
[Chorus]
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
[Verse 1]
I don't have to smile for you
I don't have to move for you
I don't have to dance, monkey dance, monkey dance, monkey dance for you
[Pre-Chorus]
See, I won't help you understand
I don't need no helping hand, no
See, these aren't tears, this is the ocean
These aren't fears, this is devotion
[Chorus]
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
I owe you nothing
I be myself and I ain't fronting, eh, nah, nah, nah
[Verse 2]
I don't have to walk for you
I don't have to talk to you
See, I'm not on display
Never was, never will ever be for you
April Fox
No one has ever owed me less and given me more. This isn’t a song it’s a philosophy. This isn’t music it’s a masterpiece.
Jessica Davidson
Música is masterpiece
Olivia Lima
right??? and it's so underrated, it should have way more views.
Hector the Alchemist [dogdaysmusic.com]
These aren't tears, this is the ocean. These aren't fears, this is devotion.
HOT DAMN THESE LYRICS 🔥😭
clumsiii
ocean size
Michael Vine
Woe. Me. Out.
SupersonicFlyTV
I have crossed oceans of times to find this line of lyrics
SupersonicFlyTV
and people that appreciate these little beauty
BlackHipsterGirl
If snatching my arm away out of someone's grasp was a song
Carlotta Howard
Exaaaactly!