What About Me

The lyrics focus on people who feel overlooked and unfairly treated. First, a boy is ignored and pushed around; then a young woman waits for her dreams, which seem to pass her by. The repeated question, “What about me?”, grows from a personal complaint into a broader appeal to notice those who are left out. By the end, the speaker feels cold and alone, even while admitting that they may seem lucky and often smile.

The “corner shop” places these ordinary struggles in a familiar everyday setting. The girl’s dreams “walk in and out” like customers, suggesting that opportunities appear but do not stay or belong to her. “The little people” means those with less power or recognition, not people who are physically small. The lyric argues that they help make “the big people big,” implying that those at the top depend on people they may overlook.

The song can be heard as a protest against selfishness and unequal treatment, but it also speaks to a more private feeling: wanting one’s needs and hopes to matter. The final speaker may be the boy, the girl, or someone else who shares their loneliness; the lyrics do not settle this. “I want my share” could mean a fair portion of attention, opportunity, or material comfort, so the complaint remains open-ended.