I was raised in a middle class family
And I [?] in a shiny new car
Daddy’s [?] good cold fear
That I wouldn’t go far
I could be a lawyer and win a case
Or be a doctor or make a decision
But I’m taking the hollow, take it today
I wanna go rags to riches
Take it all the way
Now that I want
To make it on my own
I see
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be, I said
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be, I said
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be
It feels better to make it big
And fall a few times to feel the pain
When I get back up on my feet again
[?] my name
Take it all the way
Now that I want
To make it on my own
I see
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be, I said
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be, I said
Don’t be satisfied
Be what you wanna be
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Breaking Free from Expectations
“Don’t Be Satisfied” by Alice In Chains is a stirring call to break away from societal and familial expectations. The lyrics reflect the struggle of growing up in a comfortable environment, where the pressure to pursue traditional success—like becoming a lawyer or doctor—is ever-present. The narrator expresses a longing to carve their own path, even if it means embracing uncertainty and risk. The repeated mantra, “Don’t be satisfied, be what you wanna be,” urges listeners to challenge complacency and chase their authentic dreams, highlighting the value of resilience and personal growth through adversity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Alice In Chains