Black Sheep Brainchild

This song is one I often listen to, the lyrics giving a sense of camaraderie – I am not alone, this happens to others.

So many things to say if able – but keeping silent. Being given “advice” and life direction you never wanted nor asked for. They think I am lost, adrift, going to hell, drowning.

But I am not.

You don’t need to save me. You don’t get to determine my life. You don’t get to tell me who I am. You aren’t king of me, or anything. You think you are right but you aren’t. You think you know best, but you don’t. You pretend to care, be my friend, confidante, but you don’t listen to a word I say. Get out of here.

I’ve tried pleasing people, all my life. I have tried to be the “good Christian girl” but it was never enough for you. I am done hiding me. I am done playing your game and squeezing myself to fit your path you determined for me.

It’s my turn to decide.

Lyrics:

Oh, oh (oh, oh)
Oh, oh (oh, oh)
Oh, oh (oh, oh)
Oh, oh (oh, oh)

Keep drinkin’ coffee, stare me down across the table
While I look outside
So many things I’d say, if only I were able
But I just keep quiet and count the cars that pass by

You’ve got opinions, man, we’re all entitled to ’em
But I never asked
So let me thank you for your time
And try to not waste any more of mine
Get out of here fast

I hate to break it to you, babe
But I’m not drowning
There’s no one here to save

Who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So, you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?

You sound so innocent
All full of good intent
Swear you know best
But you expect me to
Jump up on board with you
And ride off into your delusional sunset

I’m not the one who’s lost
With no direction, oh
But you’ll never see
You’re so busy makin’ maps
With my name on them in all caps
You got the talkin’ down
Just not the listening

And who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So, you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?

All my life, I’ve tried
To make everybody happy while I
Just hurt and hide
Waitin’ for someone to tell me
It’s my turn to decide

Oh, oh (oh, oh)
Oh, oh (oh, oh)
Oh, oh (oh, oh)
Oh, oh (oh, oh)

Who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So, you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?

Oh, who cares if you disagree?
You are not me
Who made you king of anything?
So, you dare tell me who to be?
Who died and made you king of anything?

Lemme hold your crown, babe

Source: Musixmatc

Songwriters: Sara Bareilles

King of Anything lyrics © Sony/atv Tunes Llc, Tiny Bear Music

Link to music video: https://youtu.be/eR7-AUmiNcA?si=lKxFxfmf9Kd0v6_K