Shape
Sting & Sugababes Lyrics

I live my life in chains
I feel constrained and limited by societal expectations and norms.

Got my hands in chains
I feel trapped and unable to fully pursue my own desires.

And I can't sticks with the cards that I got
I am not content with the hand I've been dealt in life.

With a deal like this
Given these circumstances and expectations...

I must insist a girls got more to do
I believe that women are capable of more than just conforming to traditional gender roles.

Then be the way you think a woman should
I reject the idea that there is only one correct way for a woman to be.

I'm taking it into my hands
I am taking control of my own life and destiny.

In this mans land I can
Despite living in a patriarchal society, I am still capable of achieving my goals.

Understand why I'm taking command
I have a clear understanding of why I need to take control and be a leader.

I've had enough of stuff
I have grown tired of the way things have been and want something more.

And now it's time to think about
I am ready to focus on...

Me, me yeah
My own desires, needs, and aspirations.

And you can easily gamble your life away
Life is full of risks and uncertainties, and it can be tempting to take unnecessary chances.

Second after second
Constantly and without respite.

And day by day
Every day presents new challenges and opportunities.

You play the game or you walk away
You can choose to engage with life and take chances, or you can choose to avoid risks altogether.

It's a new turn on a blue day
Every day is a new opportunity, even if it may seem difficult or uncertain.

And a cool deal of life for me
I am willing to take on the risks and enjoy the rewards that life has to offer.

And it's all good
Ultimately, everything will work out and be alright.

I know that the spades
I understand that spades...

Are the swords of a soldier
Are often associated with violence and warfare.

I know that the clubs
I understand that clubs...

Are weapons of war
Are also typically associated with violence and conflict.

I know that diamonds
I understand that diamonds...

Mean money for this art
Are often used as a symbol of wealth and luxury in our society.

But that's not the shape of my heart
But these symbols and values do not define who I am or what matters to me personally.

I've always played it safe nothings ever safe
I have tended to play it safe in life, but even this may not guarantee true safety or fulfillment.

Give me the courage to back my own convictions
I am asking for the strength to follow my own beliefs and values, even in the face of adversity.

Every decision I make
Each choice I make in my life...

I pay it back and more
Will have consequences, both positive and negative, and I will need to take responsibility for those outcomes.

Now turn the cards and let them fall to me
I am willing to take risks and see what happens as a result.

I don't need to play on with the hand that they have given me
I do not feel obligated to follow society's expectations or conform to traditional roles and rules.

I give it back
I am rejecting the status quo and forging my own path.

'Cause it's not the way it has to be
I believe that there are alternative ways to live and be fulfilled that may go against societal norms.

That's not the shape
These societal expectations and norms...

The shape of my heart
Do not define who I am or what I truly value and believe in.

My heart
My true self and innermost desires.

That's not the shape of my heart
I am not defined by societal norms or expectations, but by my own character and values.