No Matter What
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Verse 1
When I was a young boy I was scared of growing upI didn’t understand it but I was terrified of loveFelt like I had to choose but it was outta my controlI needed to be saved, I was going crazy on my ownPre-Chorus
It took me years to tell my mother, I expected the worstI gathered all the courage in the worldChorus
She said, "I love you no matter whatI just want you to be happy and always be who you are"She wrapped her arms around meSaid, "Don’t try to be what you’re not'Cause I love you no matter what"She loves me no matter whatVerse 2
I got a little older wishing all my time awayRiding on the pavement, every sunny day was greyI trusted in my friends then all my world came crashing downI wish I never said a thing 'cause to them I’m a stranger nowPre-Chorus
I ran home I saw my mother, it was written on my faceFelt like I had a heart of glass about to breakChorus
She said, "I love you no matter whatI just want you to be happy and always be who you are"She wrapped her arms around meSaid, "Don’t try to be what you’re not'Cause I love you no matter what, yeah"Bridge
Now I’m a man and I’m so much wiserI walk the earth with my head held higherI got the love that I needBut I was still missing one special pieceMy father looked at meOutro
He said "I love you no matter whatI just want you to be happy and always be who you are"He wrapped his arms around meSaid, "Don’t try to be what you’re not'Cause I love you no matter what"He loves me no matter whatAnd they love me no matter whatWhat the song means
A young man struggles with his identity and fears rejection. After finally confessing to his mother, she embraces him unconditionally. Years later, his father does the same. The song celebrates parental love that accepts you completely for who you are, without judgment or conditions.
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outta my control — beyond my ability to manage
The narrator felt helpless about his feelings and identity.