"Not Me" - Story Behind the Song
NOT ME
The song "Not Me" addresses how uncomfortable the world is with individuality.
Being, acting or looking different seems to be a cause that certain people or groups of people feel they need to fix. (Who asked you!)
This is a story about anger!
Anger directed at the people who think their way of life is the only way of life.
"Not Me” is written from the perspective of the person that feels those struggles. A person who fights what society’s definition of normal is every day.
Their message is simple - I’m asking you to see me for me, not save me for you.
Song Art and Lyrics below:
Not Me
What I want is
For someone to see me
In spite of me
What I got was
Just another sorry
Attempt to breath
You can’t make me.
Don’t forsake me
I can’t believe you live in this society
Don’t mistake me
You won’t brake me
I’m not the one they call a minority
Not me
I won’t stand here
Where you want me to be
You can’t save me
See my colors
You don’t have to agree
Be more to me
You can’t make me
Don’t forsake me
I don’t want to be your priority
Don’t mistake me
You won’t brake me
This won't be your only opportunity
Not me
No
What I want is
For someone to see me
In spite of me
See my colors
You don’t have to agree
you won't save me
You can’t make me
Don’t forsake me
I don’t want to be your priority
Don’t mistake me
You won’t brake me
This won't be your only opportunity
No
You can't save me
Not me
You won't save me
No.... not me
Written by: Eric Helmstetter (c) 2022 - All Rights Reserved