Head Strong
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

Headstrong is willing to live like a rat in a hole
Headstrong is determined to live in a secluded manner, like a rat in its underground lair.

Headstrong....unwilling to listening anyone at all
Headstrong person is completely unwilling to listen to any advice or suggestion from anyone.

Keeps her head above the water,
Despite the rough waters of life, Headstrong keeps her head up and stays afloat.

Keeps her head upon her shoulders
Headstrong maintains her composure and keeps her wits about her in difficult situations.

I know, I know, I know she has heard this all before
Headstrong has heard cliched advice or criticism countless times in the past.

She don't break, she don't sink, she don't think, a thing of me
Headstrong is so indifferent to the singer that she doesn't even acknowledge their existence.

Headstrong can fake an awkwardness,
Despite appearing confident, Headstrong can pretend to be awkward or uncomfortable to keep people at bay.

Silenced by the price of love
Headstrong is apprehensive of falling in love and being hurt, leading to her silence.

Don't get too close in case, push comes to shove
Headstrong cautions the artist against getting too close to her, as there may be a confrontation.

Won't be your favourite girl, won't hear your favourite song
Headstrong is uninterested in being someone's favourite, and doesn't care for what they like.

She's heard it all before
Headstrong has been through similar situations or conversations in the past.

I don't mind she know's the words I'm writing
The artist doesn't mind if Headstrong knows the thoughts expressed in their writing.

-we all need some pain
The singer feels that some level of pain is necessary for personal growth or character building.

And remember, what you told me, we all bleed the same
The singer reminds Headstrong of a previous conversation that emphasized their shared humanity and vulnerabilities.

Headstring is making a list so long, of all the people she has
Headstrong keeps a long list of people whom she has mistreated, as well as others who have done the same to her.

Done and undone again - my name engraved
The artist feels they have been repeatedly mistreated by Headstrong, as evidenced by their name being engraved on her list.

She doesn't notice the things I take for granted were my
Headstrong is oblivious to the things that the artist provides to her, taking them for granted.

Own to give, my own to give and take
The things the singer provides to Headstrong are theirs to give or take, yet Headstrong doesn't acknowledge or appreciate them.

Don't break don't sink don't think of me
The singer implores Headstrong not to break down or sink into despair, but to also not think of the singer.

Headstrong headstrong headstrong headstrong
The repeated utterance of Headstrong emphasizes the artist's frustration and exasperation with her stubborn nature.