The song was written by Taylor Swift when she was in high school. It expresses the feelings and thoughts of a young person trying to find her place in the world.
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I don’t know what I want, so don’t ask me
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Cause I’m still trying to figure it out
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Don’t know what’s down this road, I’m just walking
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Trying to see through the rain coming down
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Even though I’m not the only one
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Who feels the way I do
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I’m alone, on my own, and that’s all I know
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I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, oh but life goes on
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I’m just a girl, trying to find a place in
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This world
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Got the radio on, my old blue jeans
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And I’m wearing my heart on my sleeve
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Feeling lucky today, got the sunshine
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Could you tell me what more do I need
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And tomorrow’s just a mystery, oh yeah
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But that’s ok
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I’m alone, on my own, and that’s all I know
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I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, oh but life goes on
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I’m just a girl, trying to find a place in
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This world
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Maybe I’m just a girl on a mission
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But I’m ready to fly
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I’m alone, on my own, and that’s all I know
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I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, oh but life goes on