[Intro — distorted guitar harmonics, pulsing synth, restrained drums, slow turntable scratches; whispered] They keep asking what I am Like I owe them an answer Too boyish for their picture Too girly for their rules [Verse 1 — palm-muted guitar riff, steady drums, low synth pulse, turntable cuts] I like the things they say I shouldn't I wear the things they say don't fit Some days I feel a little softer Some days I don't give a shit They keep staring at the details Like a label's hiding there Trying to sort me into boxes Like they get to choose what's fair I hear them whisper when I walk by I hear them laugh when I don't conform But I've spent too long trying to disappear Just to make somebody comfortable [Pre-Chorus — guitar opens up, drums build, rising synth, turntable filter sweep] Maybe I don't need one answer Maybe I don't need one side Maybe I can be a little bit of everything And never have to hide [Chorus — heavy guitar riff, full drums, bright synth layers, rhythmic turntable scratches; melodic] Boyish, girly Whatever you wanna call me I don't need your permission To decide who I can be Boyish, girly Let the whole room stare If you can't understand me That's not mine to repair I can change from day to day I can dress however I like I'm not asking you to get it I'm just asking you to let me live my life [Verse 2 — syncopated guitar chugs, punchy drums, glitching synth, turntable stutters] Some days the mirror feels familiar Some days it doesn't feel like mine But I'm learning every version Doesn't have to fit a line I don't owe an explanation For the way I move or speak I don't need to prove my identity Every time somebody takes a peek You can call it contradiction You can call it something strange But the only thing that's changing Is I'm finally not afraid [Pre-Chorus — distorted guitar rising, accelerating drums, synth swell, turntable rewind] Maybe I don't need one answer Maybe I don't need one side Maybe I can be a little bit of everything And never have to hide [Chorus — crushing guitars, explosive drums, layered synth, energetic turntable scratches; melodic] Boyish, girly Whatever you wanna call me I don't need your permission To decide who I can be Boyish, girly Let the whole room stare If you can't understand me That's not mine to repair I can change from day to day I can dress however I like I'm not asking you to get it I'm just asking you to let me live my life [Guitar Solo — extended distorted guitar solo with soaring bends, rapid runs, harmonics and feedback; pounding drums, pulsing synth and rhythmic turntable scratches] [Bridge — clean guitar arpeggios, sparse drums, atmospheric synth, turntable vinyl crackle; whispered] Maybe I'm too boyish Maybe I'm too girly Maybe I'm both Maybe I'm neither Maybe I'm just me And maybe that's enough [Breakdown — crushing guitar chugs, pounding drums, distorted synth bass, aggressive turntable cuts; shouted] I'M NOT YOUR BOX! I'M NOT YOUR LABEL! I'M NOT HERE TO MAKE YOU COMFORTABLE! CALL ME WHATEVER! SAY WHATEVER! I'M STILL GONNA BE MYSELF! [Final Chorus — full distorted guitars, huge drums, soaring synth, rapid turntable scratches; melodic and forceful] Boyish, girly Whatever you wanna call me I don't need your permission To decide who I can be Boyish, girly Let the whole room stare If you can't understand me That's not mine to repair I can change from day to day I can dress however I like I'm not asking you to get it I'm just asking you to let me live my life [Outro — fading guitar feedback, soft synth pulse, restrained drums, slow turntable fade; whispered] Boyish Girly Not Different Just me
