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My Way
Ava Max Lyrics

Add a little sugar, they say
Be a little sweeter, they say
Gotta give and take, but I say
This time it's my way, ah, my way
Be a little proper, they say
Speak a little softer, they say
Gotta be a lady, but I say
This time it's my way, ah, my way
(My way, my way, my way)

This time it's my way, ah, my way
(My way, my way, my way)
This time it's my way, ah, my way

I'll do me
You do you
I don't need nobody's permission
I won't back down
Win or lose
Oh yeah, one and only limited edition (yeah)

This is not a love song
This is not a sing along
But ladies, are you with me?
I know that you're with me

Add a little sugar, they say
Be a little sweeter, they say
Gotta give and take, but I say
This time it's my way, ah, my way
Be a little proper, they say
Speak a little softer, they say
Gotta be a lady, but I say
This time it's my way, ah, my way

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time it's my way, ah, my way

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time it's my way, ah, my way

The song My Way by Ava Max is an empowering anthem for women. In the lyrics, Ava talks about how she's tired of being asked to be a little sweeter, be a little proper, and to speak a little softer. She's done with people telling her how to behave or talk, and she wants to do things her way. The chorus repeats the phrase, "This time it's my way," which is a declaration that she's not going to back down or be silenced anymore.

The first verse shows the frustration that Ava has been experiencing, where people judge her for speaking her mind. She mentions her mother telling her to make her proud but to watch her "dirty mouth." Ava wonders why men can speak their minds but when she does the same, she's called "crazy." This sentiment is relatable to many women who have been told to be quiet or tone down their personalities. Ava's solution is to do what makes her happy and to not worry about what others think about her.

The chorus repeats the message of being able to do things her way. Instead of adding a little sugar and being a little sweeter, she wants to stand her ground and be herself. The lyrics reflect the current cultural shift towards women's empowerment and promote the idea of being your own independent person.

My momma use to say
My mother used to request that I make her proud.

"Baby make me proud
I want you to make me proud.

You've got such a pretty face
You have a beautiful face.

But such a dirty mouth"
But your language is inappropriate.

But how come when I tell you
Why do you call me insane when I express myself like men do?

What's on my mind like men do
What I'm thinking the same way guys do.

I'm called crazy?
Why am I labelled insane?

Crazy
Insane.

This is not a love song
This isn't a love tune.

This is not a sing along
This isn't a song you can sing along to.

But ladies, are you with me?
But girls, are you standing by my side?

I know that you're with me
I'm aware that you're by my side.

Add a little sugar, they say
They advise that some sweetness should be added.

Be a little sweeter, they say
They suggest that you should be a bit more sweet.

Gotta give and take, but I say
They say we must compromise, but I don't agree.

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time I'll do things my way.

Be a little proper, they say
They advise us to conduct ourselves appropriately.

Speak a little softer, they say
They suggest we should speak a little more softly.

Gotta be a lady, but I say
They say we must be refined ladies, but I disagree.

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time I'll do things my way.

(My way, my way, my way)
(my way, my way, my way)

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time I'll do things my way.

I'll do me
I will be myself.

You do you
You should also be yourself.

I don't need nobody's permission
I don't require anyone's consent or approval.

I won't back down
I won't give up.

Win or lose
Whether I win or lose.

Oh yeah, one and only limited edition (yeah)
Oh, yes, the only one of a kind.

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time I'll do things my way.

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time I'll do things my way.

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time I'll do things my way.

This time it's my way, ah, my way
This time I'll do things my way.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Stuart Argyle, Amanda Koci, Paris Jones, Steven Markowitz

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