Why is it I can't do whatever I want to? Went into my personal life and I don't live it for you So don't you try to tell me what is right for me You be concerned about you I can do what I want to. ~Xscape (leaked song)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker resists external pressure to live life a certain way and insists on autonomy.
- In plain terms
- I live my own life and do not need your approval.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal autonomy requires resisting outside pressure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you draw the line on privacy?
- How do you handle judgment?
Another view
Complete autonomy is hard in a community.
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