You Don't Own Me
Sarah Lyrics


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Oh yeah, time is money so don't fuck with mine
See I'm out with my girls, I'ma have a good time
Step back with your chit-chat, killin' my vibe

See, I can't get too much of a good thing
S'why me a dressed up in the finest things
Well, please hold your tongue, oh, don't say a damn thing
See your iPhone camera flashin'
Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
""You here for long?"" Oh no, I'm just passin'
""Do you wanna drink?"" No, thanks for askin'

Ooh, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah
Ooh, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah

Cruise through life and I'm feelin' on track
If you can't keep up, then you better fall back
'Cause money look better when I see it all stacked up

See, I can't get too much of a good thing
S'why me a dressed up in the finest things
Well, please hold your tongue, oh, don't say a damn thing
See your iPhone camera flashin'
Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
""You here for long?"" Oh no, I'm just passin'
""Do you wanna drink?"" No, thanks for askin'

Ooh, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah
Ooh, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah

Move right here, just know, though
Won't get what you want, what you want, what you want, want
Tell you what you don't know
I get what I want, what I want, what I want, want

See your iPhone camera flashin'
Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
""You here for long?"" Oh no, I'm just passin'
""Do you wanna drink?"" No, thanks for askin'

Ooh, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah

Ooh, na na yeah
Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah




Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
You don't know me, fuck yeah

Overall Meaning

In "You Don't Know Me," Sarah Wolfe delivers a message about the importance of personal space and individuality. The opening lines, "Time is money, so don't fuck with mine," signify that she values her time and is not interested in small talk or chit-chat that brings negative energy into her life. She wants to have a good time with her girls without anyone cramping her style. The use of the phrase "killin' my vibe" emphasizes the idea of not letting others bring her down.


Wolfe's second verse highlights her focus on financial success and the importance of achieving her goals. She states that "money looks better when I see it all stacked up," and she can't get too much of a good thing. She values hard work and is driven to succeed in life. The repetition of the phrase "you don't know me" throughout the song emphasizes her desire for space and individuality. The use of profanity adds a sense of strength and finality to her message.


Overall, "You Don't Know Me" is an empowering song about setting boundaries and protecting oneself from negative energy. Wolfe's message encourages listeners to prioritize their time, stay focused on their goals, and be unapologetically themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah, time is money so don't fuck with mine
My time is valuable, so don't waste it.


See I'm out with my girls, I'ma have a good time
I'm enjoying a night out with my friends.


Step back with your chit-chat, killin' my vibe
Your conversation is bringing down my good mood.


See, I can't get too much of a good thing
I want to enjoy everything life has to offer.


S'why me a dressed up in the finest things
I like to look my best and wear nice clothes.


Well, please hold your tongue, oh, don't say a damn thing
Please don't talk to me or bother me.


See your iPhone camera flashin'
You're taking pictures of me with your phone.


Please step back, it's my style you're crampin'
Please give me some space and let me be myself.


"You here for long?" Oh no, I'm just passin'
I'm not here to stay, just passing through.


"Do you wanna drink?" No, thanks for askin'
I don't want to drink.


Ooh, na na yeah
Sultry vocalization akin to "mmm, yeah".


Don't act like you know me, like you know me, na na yeah
You don't really know me, so don't pretend like you do.


I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
I'm not your friend or anyone you can just talk to.


You don't know me, fuck yeah
You really don't know the real me, so stop pretending.


Cruise through life and I'm feelin' on track
I'm enjoying the ride of life and feeling successful.


If you can't keep up, then you better fall back
If you can't handle my lifestyle, don't try to keep up with me.


'Cause money look better when I see it all stacked up
Having a lot of money looks great when it's all in a stack.


Move right here, just know, though
I'm moving right here, but be aware that...


Won't get what you want, what you want, what you want, want
You won't get what you want from me.


Tell you what you don't know
I'm going to tell you what you don't already know.


I get what I want, what I want, what I want, want
I always get what I want in life.


Ooh, na na yeah
Sultry vocalization akin to "mmm, yeah".


I am not your homie, not your, hoo, na na yeah
I'm reminding you that I'm not your friend or anyone you can just talk to.


You don't know me, fuck yeah
You really don't know me, so stop pretending.




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike, Phil D. Young, Walter Merziger, Arno Kammermeier, Peter Hayo, Rachel Agatha Keen, Timucin Fabian Kwong Wah Aluo, Janee Millicent Lucy Bennett, Patrick Bodmer

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Comments from YouTube:

@kevinwall795

To my shame I only stumbled across you yesterday. As a 52 year old man I have always loved songs that were 'unfashionable' with my friends when grew up. I always felt these lesser-known soul songs and others from the 50's and 60's were MY songs... no one else i knew had even heard of them.
Then I discover SC and she is singing all MY songs, beautifully.

The ease with which you sing and the clarity and annunciation in your songs delivers enexpected reactions; goosebumps, smiles, tears.

Thank you for sharing your gift. You clearly bring joy to so many. Just a shame more people are not aware of you. Perfection!

@mikef2571

Another song I love to hear often. You did fabulous, Sarah. Amazingly, powerful voice.

@michelle88960

This song brings tears to my eyes. Sorry to be a misery, but I was once in an abusive relationship, and I couldn't go anywhere, do anything, wear what I wanted to. But this song says it all. I'm well shot of him now. But I was so stupid to stay as long as I did. Songs sometimes just hit you, and put in all the words you can't find.

@john111257

i was too , i worked hard sometimes over 80hrs a week, and on a sat and sunday, get beaten up

@waynejohanson1083

The song sends a great message to young women.

@angelamary9493

It takes Courage to walk away from a Abusive relationship ...chin up ..you will find true love ❤️

@angelamary9493

@@waynejohanson1083 and older women

@michelle88960

@@angelamary9493 Thank you Angela.♥

@waynejohanson1083

Love the old songs and love the lyrics to this. It is a great message to young women, when they first start dating.

@garryford1216

Sarah, you do own this Lesley Gore cover!! I grew up with these great songs. When I hear you sing them it reminds me of listening to my little blue radio. I am transported back to my Jr. high school days all over again! Lesley is no longer with us. I bet she would be loving your fab take on this classic hit of hers! Outstanding upload Sarah!! 🥰😍😘💘💗💓💞💕❤👍🎶🎙

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