Shake Em Off
Syd Lyrics


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Hello?
I'm good
Nah I'm cool, I'm just tired

I'm
Drowning in doubt and frustration
Can't sleep cause I'm anxious
Counting sheep and all
I'm
Sipping some liquor go figure
Getting lit with my niggas
Cause we done seen it all
Don't worry bout what I'm doing
What's it to you
If I live dazed and confused
This isn't for your amusement
This ain't no pay per view
It's just the life that I choose

Shake em off
Shake em off
Shake em off
There's nothing you can tell me, I'm grown
Shake em off
Shake em off
Shake em off
I'd rather you say nothing at all

Back and forth now I'm pacing
Young star in the making
Swear they sleeping on me
They pump me up to deflate me
I'm so close I can taste it
Oh you you don't even know
Don't worry bout how I'm living
It's none of your business
Who I'm with or where I stay
I
Told em but they wouldn't listen
Now they praying and wishing
To be me for the day
So I say

Shake em off
Shake em off
Shake em off
There's nothing you can tell me, I'm grown
Shake em off
Shake em off
Shake em off
I'd rather you say shake em off





Gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Syd's song "Shake 'Em Off" convey a sense of independence and determination. The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer is tired but in control of their emotions. They are struggling with doubt, frustration, and anxiety, which prevents them from sleeping peacefully. In the face of these challenges, they find solace in the company of their friends and the consumption of alcohol. The lyrics express a disregard for others' opinions and a refusal to be entertained by their judgments. The singer chooses to live their life on their own terms, disregarding the expectations and criticisms of others.


The chorus, "Shake em off," is a declaration of self-assuredness and a rejection of negative influences. It serves as an anthem for the singer's refusal to be swayed or affected by the opinions or actions of others. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes their determination and resilience. The lyrics also highlight the singer's ambition and drive. They are aware of their potential and are on the cusp of achieving success. However, they acknowledge that there are people who underestimate them and attempt to diminish their accomplishments. The singer takes pride in this underestimation and uses it as motivation to prove their detractors wrong.


Overall, "Shake 'Em Off" is a song that celebrates personal autonomy, self-belief, and the ability to rise above negativity. It inspires listeners to stay true to themselves and dismiss the judgments and expectations of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Hello?
Syd is answering a phone call.


I'm good
Syd reassures the caller that she is alright.


Nah I'm cool, I'm just tired
Syd clarifies that she is not upset, just exhausted.


I'm
Syd continues her thoughts on the current state of her life.


Drowning in doubt and frustration
Syd feels overwhelmed and unsure of herself.


Can't sleep cause I'm anxious
Syd has trouble sleeping due to her anxiety.


Counting sheep and all
Syd tries to use a common sleep-inducing technique to no avail.


I'm
Syd reflects on the current moment in her life.


Sipping some liquor go figure
Syd admits to drinking alcohol with her friends.


Getting lit with my niggas
Syd is having a good time with her close friends.


Cause we done seen it all
Syd and her friends have experienced a lot together.


Don't worry bout what I'm doing
Syd tells the caller to not be concerned about her actions.


What's it to you
Syd questions why the caller cares about her activities.


If I live dazed and confused
Syd recognizes that she may not have everything figured out.


This isn't for your amusement
Syd reminds the caller that her life is not entertainment.


This ain't no pay per view
Syd emphasizes that her life is not a show that can be watched for a fee.


It's just the life that I choose
Syd explains that she is living the way she wants to.


Shake em off
Syd encourages herself to forget about her doubts and negative thoughts.


Shake em off
Syd repeats her mantra to herself to stay positive.


Shake em off
Syd continues to try and push away negative thoughts and people.


There's nothing you can tell me, I'm grown
Syd asserts her independence and asserts that she does not need advice.


I'd rather you say nothing at all
Syd prefers silence to unsolicited opinions.


Back and forth now I'm pacing
Syd describes her restlessness and anxiety.


Young star in the making
Syd sees herself as someone who is on the path to success.


Swear they sleeping on me
Syd feels like she is not getting the recognition she deserves.


They pump me up to deflate me
Syd feels like people build her up just to tear her down.


I'm so close I can taste it
Syd is optimistic that she is on the brink of success.


Oh you you don't even know
Syd states that the caller is not aware of what she is going through.


Don't worry bout how I'm living
Syd reiterates that the caller has no reason to be concerned about her life.


It's none of your business
Syd emphasizes that her personal life is private.


Who I'm with or where I stay
Syd gives examples of things that are not the caller's concern.


I
Syd continues her argument with the caller.


Told em but they wouldn't listen
Syd communicated to the caller previously, but they did not pay attention.


Now they praying and wishing
Syd suggests that the caller now regrets their past actions.


To be me for the day
Syd implies that the caller may envy her life.


So I say
Syd finishes her thought and is done arguing with the caller.


Gone
Syd ends the conversation and hangs up the phone.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sydney Bennett, Nick Green, Chauncey Hollis

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