MTV Is Over If You Want It
We Are The Union Lyrics
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I somehow got it in my head that life would stay the same
And looking back I wish I had someone to tell me I was wrong
I spent so much time trying to fit in where I did not belong
We're all young and dumb and reckless
Confused but not defenseless
We'd rather live our lives regretless
We make our music for ourselves
Not for endless masses
We're just being who we are
We're just being who we are
Sing along now every one two three four
I was everything I swore I would never fucking be before
This is me putting my foot down
Cause this is who we are
We won't change for anyone
We're not reaching for the stars
We're all young and dumb and reckless
Confused but not defenseless
We'd rather live our lives regretless
Than cover someone else's setlist
We make our music for ourselves
Not for endless masses
We're just being who we are
We're just being who we are
We're just being who we are
And there's nothing you can say
To take that away
We're just being who we are
And you can't take that away
The song "MTV Is Over If You Want It" by We Are The Union talks about the experience of growing up and realizing that life is not static. The first verse reflects on the common feeling of immortality that many young people experience. The idea that life will always be the same and that one will never change. As people age, they realize that growth and evolution are inevitable, but sometimes they wish they had someone to tell them this before they wasted so much time trying to fit in where they didn't belong.
The chorus then celebrates the idea of being young and confused. The lyrics embrace the reckless feeling and the idea that it is better to live life without regrets than to follow a prescribed path. We Are The Union speaks to the importance of making music for themselves and not for the masses. The bridge highlights the importance of staying true to oneself and putting one's foot down in the face of pressure to change or conform. Essentially, this song is a celebration of individuality, embracing the moment and reaching out to take what you want.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young I used to think that I would never change
As a young person, I believed that the things I thought and did would remain constant.
I somehow got it in my head that life would stay the same
I developed the mistaken belief that everything in life would remain unchanged.
And looking back I wish I had someone to tell me I was wrong
In retrospect, I realize that it would have been beneficial to have someone to correct my flawed perspective.
I spent so much time trying to fit in where I did not belong
I expended significant effort attempting to conform to a group where I fundamentally did not fit.
We're all young and dumb and reckless
We are all youthful, foolish, and impulsive.
Confused but not defenseless
We may be bewildered, but we are not ineffectual or helpless.
We'd rather live our lives regretless
We prefer to lead our lives without regret.
Than cover someone else's setlist
We would rather be true to ourselves than conform to someone else's expectations.
We make our music for ourselves
We create music for our own satisfaction and fulfillment, not to pander to a particular audience or genre.
Not for endless masses
Our music is not intended to be consumed by vast numbers of people indefinitely.
We're just being who we are
We are true to ourselves and genuine in our expression.
Sing along now every one two three four
Join in the singing of the song now.
I was everything I swore I would never fucking be before
I have become everything that I had previously vowed not to be.
This is me putting my foot down
I am taking a stand.
Cause this is who we are
This is our true identity.
We won't change for anyone
We refuse to alter ourselves for anyone else's sake.
We're not reaching for the stars
We are not striving for greatness or widespread fame.
And there's nothing you can say
You cannot change who we are with any words or arguments.
To take that away
Our identity is not negotiable.
And you can't take that away
Our identity is immutable.
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.