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Expectations
T.O.M Lyrics
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I wanna be free.
Why cantchu see
when you lookin’ at me?
I wanna go.
I wanna fly.
Don't wanna be here whenever I die.
I'm past your expectations.
Wanna go high.
I'm touchin’ the sky.
I'm growin’ some wings
like a butterfly.
I'm not alone.
You shoulda known
it's fishy and I
till the water is dry.
I need a 4-leaf clover
to get this all over.
Talkin’ past all night long.
Words are playin’ ping pong.
Thinkin’ you in charge,
but man you ain't the sarge.
Got a lot to think about.
Go outside and start to shout.
There's a lot to see,
but all you want is me.
All these expectations.
Wanna control the nations.
Filled with hesitations.
Words are decorations.
They can be foundations.
Maybe some creations.
Yeah…
The song "Expectations" by T.O.M. is a reflection on the artist's desire for freedom, independence and breaking away from the expectations of others. The lyrics convey a sense of feeling trapped in one's own mind, yearning to go higher and fly like a butterfly. The artist rejects the expectations of others and asserts his individuality, claiming to have surpassed these expectations. The chorus, "I'm past your expectations," is a declaration of self-determination and personal agency.
The song also touches on themes of communication and power dynamics. The line "Words are playing ping pong" suggests a back and forth dialogue where neither party is truly listening or understanding one another. The artist challenges the authority of those who seek to control and limit him, dismissing them as mere Sarges, while he process the ability to think critically and make his own decisions. The lyrics caution against allowing others to define one's identity or future, encouraging listeners to seek out new experiences and perspectives.
Line by Line Meaning
Trapped in my mind.
Feeling internally stuck and unable to escape my thoughts.
I wanna be free.
Desiring the freedom to think and act independently.
Why cantchu see
when you lookin’ at me?
Questioning why others can't understand or empathize with my perspective.
I wanna go.
I wanna fly.
Don't wanna be here whenever I die.
Dreaming of escape and adventure before dying, rather than living an unfulfilled or stagnant life.
I'm past your expectations.
I'm past your expectations.
Feeling and asserting that I have exceeded the limited expectations others have set for me.
Wanna go high.
I'm touchin’ the sky.
I'm growin’ some wings
like a butterfly.
Aspiring to reach great heights and evolve like a caterpillar into a butterfly, a symbol of metamorphosis and transformation.
I'm not alone.
You shoulda known
it's fishy and I
till the water is dry.
Declaring that I am not alone in my pursuit of growth and change, and will stop at nothing to achieve it as long as I am alive.
I need a 4-leaf clover
to get this all over.
Superstitiously believing that a stroke of luck will help me overcome obstacles and negativity in my life.
Talkin’ past all night long.
Words are playin’ ping pong.
Engaging in unproductive and meaningless conversation that goes nowhere and leads to no progress or solution.
Thinkin’ you in charge,
but man you ain't the sarge.
Rejecting the notion that others have power and control over my life, and instead asserting my own authority and individuality.
Got a lot to think about.
Go outside and start to shout.
Needing space and time to process my thoughts and emotions, and perhaps release them in a primal or cathartic way.
There's a lot to see,
but all you want is me.
Feeling like others are selfishly demanding my attention and energy, rather than valuing my freedom and potential.
All these expectations.
Wanna control the nations.
Filled with hesitations.
Words are decorations.
They can be foundations.
Maybe some creations.
Yeah…
Reflecting on the societal pressures and limitations that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential, and pondering whether words can be used as tools to build or tear down those barriers.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tiko, Kosta
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