Gotta Go My Own Way
Troy & Gabriella Lyrics


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Troy
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I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us doesn't seem right these days
Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged

It's so hard to say
But I've gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay

I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way (own way)

Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up and I watch them fall every time
Another color turns to gray
And it's just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away

I'm leavin' today
'Cause I gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay

I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now
I gotta go my way

What about us?
What about everything we've been through?
What about trust?
You know I never wanted to hurt you

And what about me?
What am I supposed to do?
I gotta leave but I'll miss you, oh

So, I've got to move on and be who I am (why do you have to go?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand (I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now (I want you to stay)
I wanna go my own way

I've got to move on and be who I am (what about us?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand (I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday (world someday)
But at least for now
I gotta go my own way




I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way

Overall Meaning

In Troy and Gabriella's ballad "I Gotta Go My Own Way," Troy sings about having to leave the relationship to pursue his own dreams and desires. He feels that something isn't right between them, and explains how life keeps getting in the way of their plans. Even though it's difficult for him to say, he knows he has to do what's best for himself, even if it means leaving Gabriella behind.


Troy is torn between his love for Gabriella and his desire to find his own place in the world. He wants to be true to himself, and feels like he doesn't belong in their current situation. The chorus, "I gotta go my own way," is a powerful statement of self-discovery and independence. Despite the pain of leaving Gabriella, Troy knows it's the right choice for him.


The bridge of the song brings up some important questions about trust and their past together. Troy acknowledges the good times they shared, but ultimately feels like he needs to move on to grow as a person. The song ends with Troy repeating the chorus, as he prepares to leave Gabriella and start a new chapter in his life.


Overall, "I Gotta Go My Own Way" is a bittersweet and poignant song about self-discovery and following your dreams. It's a relatable theme for anyone who has felt torn between love and ambition, and the lyrics capture the emotional complexity of that struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta say what's on my mind
I need to express my thoughts.


Something about us doesn't seem right these days
Our relationship doesn't feel right anymore.


Life keeps getting in the way
We keep getting distracted with other things.


Whenever we try, somehow the plan is always rearranged
Our attempts to fix things keeps getting disrupted.


But I've gotta do what's best for me
I need to prioritize myself.


You'll be okay
You'll be fine without me, eventually.


I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
I feel like I don't fit in with our relationship anymore.


We might find a place in this world someday
There's a possibility that we'll reconnect in the future.


Don't wanna leave it all behind
I don't want to forget everything we had.


Another color turns to gray
Our relationship is losing its vibrancy.


And it's just too hard to watch it all slowly fade away
Seeing our relationship deteriorate is too painful for me.


I'm leavin' today
I'm leaving immediately.


I gotta do what's best for me
My well-being is my top priority.


You'll be okay
You will eventually move on and be okay without me.


What am I supposed to do?
I don't know what to do.


I wanna go my own way
I want to pursue my own path.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM WATTS, ANDREW DODD

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Letra del temazo:

Troy
Listen
I gotta say what's on my mind
Something about us
Doesn't seem right these days
Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged
It's so hard to say
But I gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've go to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
(Own way)
Don't wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up
And I watch them fall every time
Another color turns to gray
And it's just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away
I'm leaving today
'Cause I gotta do what's best for me
You'll be okay
I've got to move on and be who I am
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
What about us?
What about everything we've been through?
What about trust?
You know I never wanted to hurt you
And what about me?
What am I supposed to do?
I gotta leave but I'll miss you
So, I've got to move on and be who I am
(Why do you have to go?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
(I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now (I want you to stay)
I wanna go my own way
I've got to move on and be who I am
(What about us?)
I just don't belong here, I hope you understand
(I'm trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way



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@podemechamardedebz2699

Gabriella's mom waiting in the car: 🙄

@KHelen-oi9nt

She's like come on

@michelbalderamilla1674

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@hypnotiq.rodriguez

Gabriellas Mom is like”hurry up or I’m going my own way”

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Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale singing HSM in 2020 ❤️ https://youtu.be/GwMQHQ9ttV4

@fernandar6569

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@edgeheadsuperstar02

No one:


Gabriella in every HSM movie: Aight, imma head out.

@prett.niya._2938

But came back the next day

@albafernandez2888

@@prett.niya._2938 yes puahahahahah i cant with that hahahhabahvahahah

@tiffaany1052

Yas so true

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