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3 Doors Down - Let Me Be Myself - Lyrics Meaning



3 Doors Down is a successful rock band from the state of Mississippi. The band is praised for its great accomplishments. Their most well-known accomplishment is in their home state, where a foundation that helps kids' with a better life. The want to be yourself, is the outline of the song.

Some of the lyrics are: "Please would you one time let me be myself? So I can shine with my own light, let me be myself." As you can tell just with the two lines of lyrics, the individual wants to be their own self. The song doesn't really explain why that said person wants to be theirself, but the yearning is pretty strong.

The song also describes the person wanting to escape a cell. And that same person is waiting for a love. Now the 'cell' could be a metaphor, and most likely is given the rest of the lyrics spoken. According to Brad Arnold (lead member), he said: "... Is about just be yourself, without thinking in what the people say." This song is personal to Brad Arnold, and some sources say it relates to him in a major way. This song will always be a mainstay to the group, as it teaches you to be original.

Meanings of other songs by 3 Doors Down:
Be Like That
Here By Me
Better Life
Here Without You
Kryptonite