Let Me Be
Six Hung Sprung Lyrics
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untucking my shirt whenever I can
get away with, but I probably wont
cause they'll still be listening when I'm on the phone
Quit telling me who I Should be
One of these days I'll be one my own
Quit watching me, even stalking me
I'm in my 20's I wonder where I'd be
If i didnt listen when they say what's good for me
I guess its alright, I've never been in a fight
Probably cause I'm home before midnight
It would just be the same if I moved on
Things will never change, even when I'm gone
I know it seems strange, I know its not tough
That this would only change if I would speak up
In Six Hung Sprung's song Let Me Be, the lyrics depict a man who is struggling to gain independence and be his own person. He feels held back by the constant scrutiny and guidance of others, and longs to live life on his own terms. The line "untucking my shirt whenever I can get away with" represents a small act of rebellion, a way to assert his individuality even in a small way. However, he acknowledges that he is still being watched and listened to, indicating that he feels suffocated and unable to fully express himself.
The chorus of the song urges those around him to let go of his hand and let him become a man on his own. He is tired of being told who he should be and wants the freedom to make his own decisions. The second verse reflects his inner conflict, wondering where he would be if he didn't listen to others' advice, but ultimately accepting that he has never been in a fight and always follows the rules. The final line, "this would only change if I would speak up," implies that he has been holding back his true feelings and desires, and suggests that the first step towards personal growth and freedom is to use his voice and speak his truth.
Overall, Let Me Be captures the struggles of young adulthood - the desire to break away from the constraints of childhood and establish oneself as an individual, while also feeling the pressure to adhere to societal norms and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a full grown man, held by my hand
Despite my age, I still feel like I am being controlled by others.
untucking my shirt whenever I can / get away with, but I probably wont / cause they'll still be listening when I'm on the phone
I want to rebel against authority subtly, but I am afraid of the consequences of being caught.
Quit telling me who I Should be / One of these days I'll be one my own
I am tired of others dictating who they think I ought to be, because someday I will become my own person.
Quit watching me, even stalking me / and let go of my hand, cause I'm gonna be a man
Stop micromanaging me because I am maturing into an adult who can make my own decisions without constant supervision.
I'm in my 20's I wonder where I'd be / If i didnt listen when they say what's good for me / I guess its alright, I've never been in a fight / Probably cause I'm home before midnight
I sometimes wonder where I would be in my life right now if I didn't always listen to the advice of others. However, I am content with my relatively safe lifestyle despite its limitations.
It would just be the same if I moved on / Things will never change, even when I'm gone / I know it seems strange, I know its not tough / That this would only change if I would speak up
I feel like no matter what I do, the world around me will remain the same. However, I know deep down that things can only change if I find the courage to express my true desires and opinions.
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