What is the meaning behind the PINK song "Don't Let Me Get Me"?
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What is the meaning behind this PINK song?
The GF and I were listening to the radio when the Pink song "Don't Let Me Get Me" came on. Afterwards we disagreed on the meaning of the song and I immediatly knew I had a forum topic. So if you've heard the song or read the lyrics below tell me what you think the song is about.
Never win first place, I don't support the team
I can't take direction, and my socks are never clean
Teachers dated me, my parents hated me
I was always in a fight cuz I can't do nothin'
right
Everyday I fight a war against the mirror
I can't take the person starin' back at me
I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
I wanna be somebody else, yeah
LA told me, "You'll be a pop star,
All you have to change is everything you are."
Tired of being compared to Damn_Britney Spears
She's so pretty, that just ain't me
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Cuz I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe
somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Don't let me get me
Never win first place, I don't support the team
I can't take direction, and my socks are never clean
Teachers dated me, my parents hated me
I was always in a fight cuz I can't do nothin'
right
Everyday I fight a war against the mirror
I can't take the person starin' back at me
I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
I wanna be somebody else, yeah
LA told me, "You'll be a pop star,
All you have to change is everything you are."
Tired of being compared to Damn_Britney Spears
She's so pretty, that just ain't me
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Cuz I'm a hazard to myself
Don't let me get me
I'm my own worst enemy
Its bad when you annoy yourself
So irritating
Don't wanna be my friend no more
I wanna be somebody else
Doctor, doctor won't you please prescribe
somethin
A day in the life of someone else?
Don't let me get me
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Well I'm glad somebody already knows what Pink meant with this song. Would anyone like to share that info?
Just so you know, my GF thinks the song is a suicide song. She beileve's Pink is saying how much she hates her life and is calling out for help begging for someone to save her.
I think the song is just about how she is saying she hates her life and wishes to be someone else.
Just so you know, my GF thinks the song is a suicide song. She beileve's Pink is saying how much she hates her life and is calling out for help begging for someone to save her.
I think the song is just about how she is saying she hates her life and wishes to be someone else.
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She's her own worst enemy and everyone thinks they know what she needs to make her better than she is.
But in the end she's not all that bad and doesn't really need them or her own insecure thoughts.
that's my take.
Pink is great.
But in the end she's not all that bad and doesn't really need them or her own insecure thoughts.
that's my take.
Pink is great.
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I dislike Pink a lot.
She makes Britney Spears look a whole lot better.
Her first album was like some hip hop.
This album is like a poppy popper.
She is totally dissing herself in this song...and she doesn't even know it...by her intentions from the lyrics.
She has completely changed her image (even though she would probably deny it)
Yeah, she may look unique...but her personality ain't.
She makes Britney Spears look a whole lot better.
Her first album was like some hip hop.
This album is like a poppy popper.
She is totally dissing herself in this song...and she doesn't even know it...by her intentions from the lyrics.
She has completely changed her image (even though she would probably deny it)
Yeah, she may look unique...but her personality ain't.
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Originally posted by conscience I dislike Pink a lot.
She makes Britney Spears look a whole lot better.
Her first album was like some hip hop.
This album is like a poppy popper.
She makes Britney Spears look a whole lot better.
Her first album was like some hip hop.
This album is like a poppy popper.
Her first disc was Pop R&B. Her second disc she wanted something different. I have no idea what a "poppy popper" is. But if I had to label it, i'd describe it as Pop Rock.
Originally posted by conscience She is totally dissing herself in this song...and she doesn't even know it...by her intentions from the lyrics.
Since she actually had a hand in writing the song, i'm pretty sure she realizes what she's singing about. Unlike other "cookie cutter processed-songwriting team in switzerland" boy/girl bands in the pop field.
Originally posted by conscience She has completely changed her image (even though she would probably deny it)
She should stay the same for every single album. Everyone knows that changing your image is a career killer. Look at Madonna's.
Originally posted by conscience Yeah, she may look unique...but her personality ain't.
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i heard on the radio that the song is supposed to be about her rebelling against the whole teen pop era and talking about how her life sucked and so on. oh and by the way, i actually like this song a little
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I'm not that big a fan of Pink. I could take or leave her music.
But, awhile back ago, I d/l a version of this song that was supposed to be a "remix". Apparently, what the person did was add even more real drums and guitar to the song which made it MUCH BETTER.
Unfortunately, somehow I lost it.
But, awhile back ago, I d/l a version of this song that was supposed to be a "remix". Apparently, what the person did was add even more real drums and guitar to the song which made it MUCH BETTER.
Unfortunately, somehow I lost it.
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Originally posted by Rogue588
Umm...ok.
Her first disc was Pop R&B. Her second disc she wanted something different. I have no idea what a "poppy popper" is. But if I had to label it, i'd describe it as Pop Rock.
Umm...ok.
Her first disc was Pop R&B. Her second disc she wanted something different. I have no idea what a "poppy popper" is. But if I had to label it, i'd describe it as Pop Rock.
Her first disc was along the lines of Hip Hop/R&B. I saw no pop style. She had a harder edge than the "baby one more time, Britney". If she wanted to do a pop album, why not cherish it rather than diss it on that song?
Poppy Popper is just a phrase I made up while typing my first response. It basically means bubblegum pop, basically. She showed none of this on her first album. Her second...well: pick any song that doesn't have some sort of poppy sound, a la Brit, Christina, N Sync etc.
Originally posted by Rogue588
Umm...ok.
Since she actually had a hand in writing the song, i'm pretty sure she realizes what she's singing about. Unlike other "cookie cutter processed-songwriting team in switzerland" boy/girl bands in the pop field
Umm...ok.
Since she actually had a hand in writing the song, i'm pretty sure she realizes what she's singing about. Unlike other "cookie cutter processed-songwriting team in switzerland" boy/girl bands in the pop field
I don't care if she had a hand in writing the song or not (that is not my point), she can still be wrong. She is singing about what she believes, not what we, the audience, believes. Although some can agree (you), others can disagree (me).
Originally posted by Rogue588
Umm...ok.
She should stay the same for every single album. Everyone knows that changing your image is a career killer. Look at Madonna's.
Umm...ok.
She should stay the same for every single album. Everyone knows that changing your image is a career killer. Look at Madonna's.
I am not busting on change or no change. She can go the "Opposite Michael Jackson" by getting darker and singing opera for all I care. If you are going to sing and *write* about not wanting to conform to the pop industry, why do the "pop thing" on your whole second album? And don't give me "It is just that song poking fun at the pop industry. Check out her other singles.
Originally posted by Rogue588
Umm...ok.
BTW...thanks for the
Umm...ok.
BTW...thanks for the
No from me. I mentioned the song and what I believe it meant, along with my opinions. And now I am giving my response to you...I don't have to have the same opinions as you do.
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I am a big fan of pink I think she's pretty cool, I see this album as more of Pink becomes shirley manson and garbage. I think she has a cool attitude..
Chalk me down as a pink fan
Chalk me down as a pink fan
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Originally posted by conscience I dislike Pink a lot.
She makes Britney Spears look a whole lot better.
Her first album was like some hip hop.
This album is like a poppy popper.
She makes Britney Spears look a whole lot better.
Her first album was like some hip hop.
This album is like a poppy popper.
Originally posted by conscience
Umm...ok.
Her first disc was along the lines of Hip Hop/R&B. I saw no pop style. She had a harder edge than the "baby one more time, Britney". If she wanted to do a pop album, why not cherish it rather than diss it on that song?
Poppy Popper is just a phrase I made up while typing my first response. It basically means bubblegum pop, basically. She showed none of this on her first album. Her second...well: pick any song that doesn't have some sort of poppy sound, a la Brit, Christina, N Sync etc.
Umm...ok.
Her first disc was along the lines of Hip Hop/R&B. I saw no pop style. She had a harder edge than the "baby one more time, Britney". If she wanted to do a pop album, why not cherish it rather than diss it on that song?
Poppy Popper is just a phrase I made up while typing my first response. It basically means bubblegum pop, basically. She showed none of this on her first album. Her second...well: pick any song that doesn't have some sort of poppy sound, a la Brit, Christina, N Sync etc.
Originally posted by conscience She is totally dissing herself in this song...and she doesn't even know it...by her intentions from the lyrics.
Originally posted by conscience Umm...ok.
I don't care if she had a hand in writing the song or not (that is not my point), she can still be wrong. She is singing about what she believes, not what we, the audience, believes. Although some can agree (you), others can disagree (me).
I don't care if she had a hand in writing the song or not (that is not my point), she can still be wrong. She is singing about what she believes, not what we, the audience, believes. Although some can agree (you), others can disagree (me).
Some see a sailboat, and some don't.
Originally posted by conscience She has completely changed her image (even though she would probably deny it)
Originally posted by conscience Umm...ok.
I am not busting on change or no change. She can go the "Opposite Michael Jackson" by getting darker and singing opera for all I care. If you are going to sing and *write* about not wanting to conform to the pop industry, why do the "pop thing" on your whole second album? And don't give me "It is just that song poking fun at the pop industry. Check out her other singles.
I am not busting on change or no change. She can go the "Opposite Michael Jackson" by getting darker and singing opera for all I care. If you are going to sing and *write* about not wanting to conform to the pop industry, why do the "pop thing" on your whole second album? And don't give me "It is just that song poking fun at the pop industry. Check out her other singles.
Originally posted by conscience Yeah, she may look unique...but her personality ain't.
Originally posted by conscience Umm...ok.
No from me. I mentioned the song and what I believe it meant, along with my opinions. And now I am giving my response to you...I don't have to have the same opinions as you do.
No from me. I mentioned the song and what I believe it meant, along with my opinions. And now I am giving my response to you...I don't have to have the same opinions as you do.
And as for your ing of this thread, I refer you to
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=214035
After reading the above, I am so glad I didn't comment on the "Jennifer Love Hewett" thread.
BTW, BadlyHealingBoy, Shirley kicks ass. And from what i've seen of Pink in interviews, you're right, she does exhibit the some of the same attitude that Shirley has.
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Originally posted by Rogue588
Actually, IMO it wasn't anywhere near Hip Hop. But obviously it fit your definition of "Hip Hop". Also, IMO both albums have a "harder edge". "Cherish it"?
Actually, IMO it wasn't anywhere near Hip Hop. But obviously it fit your definition of "Hip Hop". Also, IMO both albums have a "harder edge". "Cherish it"?
Originally posted by Rogue588
She can still be wrong? Methinks, my friend, you're the one that's wrong. Her song is what it is. It's what she wrote. It's what she chose to release. How can you say she's wrong? It's your opinion that she's "wrong". Not a fact. But, I do agree that everyone has their own opinion. Mine is stated above. And I also agree that everyone has their own interpretation of art.
She can still be wrong? Methinks, my friend, you're the one that's wrong. Her song is what it is. It's what she wrote. It's what she chose to release. How can you say she's wrong? It's your opinion that she's "wrong". Not a fact. But, I do agree that everyone has their own opinion. Mine is stated above. And I also agree that everyone has their own interpretation of art.
Originally posted by Rogue588
Singing "pop songs" does not mean you're conforming to the "pop industry". Pearl Jam sing rock songs. Would you say that since they don't conform to the "rock 'n roll industry" they should stop doing the "rock thing"? Perhaps her idea of the "pop industry" is following in the BSB/N'Sync/BS/CA mode of promotion? Who knows? Obviously you have a different idea than she does. I, on the other hand, have no idea what goes on inside an artists' head. [if I had that ability, the first person I would try to figure out sure as hell wouldn't be Pink.].
Singing "pop songs" does not mean you're conforming to the "pop industry". Pearl Jam sing rock songs. Would you say that since they don't conform to the "rock 'n roll industry" they should stop doing the "rock thing"? Perhaps her idea of the "pop industry" is following in the BSB/N'Sync/BS/CA mode of promotion? Who knows? Obviously you have a different idea than she does. I, on the other hand, have no idea what goes on inside an artists' head. [if I had that ability, the first person I would try to figure out sure as hell wouldn't be Pink.].
WHY WILL PINK sing a song about not wanting to conform to the "pop thing" by doing it? Her entire cd is nothing like she is said to want (a hard edge minus any pop). She doesn't want to become an oddity in the pop world....well get this: That is what she is becoming from this album...and maybe she wanted it that way, but I can't believe artists would make such drastic moves as she has to become something she doesn't want to be.
Originally posted by Rogue588
Perhaps her idea of the "pop industry" is following in the BSB/N'Sync/BS/CA mode of promotion? Who knows?
Perhaps her idea of the "pop industry" is following in the BSB/N'Sync/BS/CA mode of promotion? Who knows?
Originally posted by Rogue588
Actually, you started your post with "I dislike Pink alot". The original intent of the this thread was interpretations of the lyrics. And after your statement about this song, you go on to comment on her image & negatively on her personality.
Actually, you started your post with "I dislike Pink alot". The original intent of the this thread was interpretations of the lyrics. And after your statement about this song, you go on to comment on her image & negatively on her personality.
BTW- Don't ask any more questions, I am getting tired of Pink. WHY in the Hell am I even replying to this thread about an already washed up pop artist?
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Originally posted by POWERBOMB
How in the hell did this thread find new life after 3 months?
How in the hell did this thread find new life after 3 months?
It's my new favorite song and I was searching for stuff on it
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I personally don't like Pink much at all anymore since she's basically bashing herself from just last summer when she was doing the pop thing (Lady Marmelade) and now her marketing team expects us to believe she's totally not a teen idol or like Britney at all. One must wonder how she made such as drastic change from "teen idol" in Sept. 01 at the MTV VMAs to Nov. 01 when she became a "rocker" who was not into selling out at all. Whatever, Pink.
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Originally posted by dolphinboy
I see the sailboat.
I see the sailboat.
Wow, a Mallrats reference in a thread about Pink.
Oh and I like Pink and would like to see her pink, but the songs are getting way too old. And the Pill song,.....what the hell is that about?