Be Yourself
Supernova Feat. Lukas Rossi Lyrics
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It might take some, a little effort and maybe just a little help
But you can figure it out
If not just do what everybody else does, oh
Keep it on the level
(If that's what I'm supposed to do)
Oh, I keep on the level
I keep on getting in trouble
If I try to take this side of the road
So here's your hey, hey, hey, here's you ho, ho, ho
I don't know where else to go
There's a really fine line between what's yours and what's mine
It's a line that I don't want to toe
I'm sick of being haunted by every cliche that I know
Keep it real whatever that means
Even if your so young you've never seen a limousine
Your gonna one day just remember never get in
And don't give up 'cause you know people are gonna care
If you just stop trying and accept every dare
And if you can't seem to make it
Maybe, maybe you just try failure
Oh, keep it on the level
(If that's what I'm supposed to do)
Oh, I keep on the level
(If that's the thing they told to)
Oh, I keep on getting in trouble
If I try to take this side of the road
So here's your hey, hey, hey, here's you ho, ho, ho
I don't know where else to go
There's a really fine line between what's yours and what's mine
It's a line that I don't want to toe, you know
I'm sick of being haunted by every cliche that I know
Here's your hey, hey, hey, here's you ho, ho, ho
I don't know where else to go
There's a really fine line between what's yours and what's mine
It's a line that I don't want to toe, you know
So here's your hey ,hey, hey, here's you ho, ho, ho
I don't know where else to go
There's a really fine line between what's yours and what's mine
It's a line that I don't want to toe, you know
I'm sick of being haunted by every cliche that I know, oh
The lyrics to "Be Yourself" by Supernova feat. Lukas Rossi is an anthem that encourages people to stay true to themselves and not to conform to society's standards. It emphasizes the importance of individuality and authenticity, suggesting that it may take effort and even some help to figure out who you are, but it is worth it in the end. The song also touches on the paradox of conformity, saying that it can be safe to follow the crowd but also potentially dangerous to stray too far from the norm. The chorus repeats the line "there's a really fine line between what's yours and what's mine," ultimately striving to encourage listeners to trust themselves and to not be haunted by the cliches of society.
The song's title and lyrics are cliches in themselves as it reinforces the idea of being yourself, something that is commonly said and yet often overlooked. Additionally, the line "Keep it real whatever that means" highlights the ambiguity of the phrase, meaning different things to different people. 'Keep it on the level' can also be interpreted in many ways, not only in a literal sense of staying on a level playing field but also not deviating from one's true self. The references to limousines and failing are also common cliches in popular culture, with the former referring to a symbol of wealth and success and the latter being a fear that many people have of not succeeding.
Line by Line Meaning
Be yourself and not somebody else
Embrace your individuality and uniqueness instead of trying to be someone else
It might take some, a little effort and maybe just a little help
Being true to yourself may require some work and support from others
But you can figure it out
You are capable of discovering and expressing your true self
If not just do what everybody else does, oh
Although it may be easier to conform to societal norms, it is not the authentic path to self-discovery
Keep it on the level
Be honest and truthful in all that you do
(If that's what I'm supposed to do)
Unless someone else is dictating what to do
Oh, I keep on the level
I strive to maintain integrity
(If that's the thing they told to)
Unless I am being falsely instructed
I keep on getting in trouble
I face consequences for trying to be dishonest or inauthentic
If I try to take this side of the road
If I attempt to deceive or deviate from my true self
So here's your hey, hey, hey, here's you ho, ho, ho
An expression of frustration or confusion regarding the journey to self-discovery
I don't know where else to go
Feeling lost or unsure of how to proceed
There's a really fine line between what's yours and what's mine
It is difficult to differentiate between your true self and societal expectations
It's a line that I don't want to toe
I do not wish to compromise my authenticity to meet societal expectations
I'm sick of being haunted by every cliche that I know
Tired of conforming to societal cliches that prevent me from being true to myself
Keep it real whatever that means
Strive to be honest and sincere, no matter how difficult it may be
Even if your so young you've never seen a limousine
Age or experience should not affect the authenticity of one's self-expression
Your gonna one day just remember never get in
One day you will realize the importance of staying true to yourself and not conforming to societal expectations
And don't give up 'cause you know people are gonna care
Don't lose hope, as there will always be people who will support and accept you for who you truly are
If you just stop trying and accept every dare
Giving in to peer pressure and conforming to society's expectations will hinder one's ability to discover their true self
And if you can't seem to make it
If staying true to yourself proves difficult
Maybe, maybe you just try failure
Trying to be someone else is a sure path to failure and unhappiness
Oh, keep it on the level
Reiteration of the importance of honesty and integrity
Oh, I keep on the level
Continuously striving towards authenticity
Oh, I keep on getting in trouble
Acknowledgment of the challenges that come with staying true to oneself
If I try to take this side of the road
Once again, recognizing the pitfalls of trying to conform to societal expectations
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BUTCH WALKER
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