Make Yourself

The lyrics present self-creation as a way to stay whole and resist being controlled by others. The speaker suggests that without choosing who to become, they might have been shaped by outside forces and lost their independence. The mood is defiant, but the repeated advice to “make amends with you” adds a gentler idea: self-acceptance matters for emotional well-being.

The image of a person made of “paper mache” suggests someone who looks strong from afar but is fragile under pressure. Wind becomes a metaphor for challenges that expose that weakness. The repeated phrase “the powers that be” refers broadly to people or systems with authority. The blunt sexual language is used figuratively to describe being exploited or controlled, not as a literal scene.

“Make yourself” can mean actively building your identity, rather than passively accepting what others decide for you. Still, the lyrics leave open what this process involves: it could mean independence, self-discipline, or simply refusing to be shaped against your wishes. The speaker’s confidence is forceful, though the need to repeat the message may suggest that self-determination is something they must keep asserting.