Story Behind The Song
singer speaks her mind against authority
Song Description
singer takes a stand against traditional parental values, then moves in to abortion, gay marriage, media programming in the form of advertising
| Song Length |
2:26 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Incensed, Enraged |
Subject |
Freedom, Liberal, Progressive |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
V1
you can't tell me who to date or what to wear
or to get a job at a grocery store
or who to f--k (edited out) or how to talk
to have the kid, or to give it up
Chorus
who do you think you are?
what makes you think that
you can control me?
who do you think you are?
what makes you think that
you even know me?
what makes you think?
V2
you can't tell me what to buy
or that war is good
or god gives a damn about who i marry
or what i own
or if i choose to live alone
(chorus)
bridge:
you act like someone died and made you president
you can't buy the white house, and you can't afford the rent
i'm not rich, i'm not a star, and i sell my songs for free
so stick it where the sun don't shine cuz
you are not the boss of me
chorus and tag out