Don't Dictate
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The speaker feels pressured by voices telling them what to think or do, but refuses to accept their advice. They seem caught between competing ideas of right and wrong, with no clear answer. As the lyrics repeat, the speakerโs uncertainty remains, but their insistence on making their own choice grows stronger.
โVoices going through my headโ suggests persistent thoughts or outside opinions that are difficult to ignore; it may be literal or figurative. Saying the voices โremoved the answersโ implies that other peopleโs advice has made the situation more confusing rather than clearer. โTorn between the twoโ means being divided between opposing options, while โtaking a chanceโ suggests choosing despite not knowing what will happen.
The song can be heard as a statement of independence, especially in the repeated demand not to be dictated toโthat is, not to have oneโs choices controlled by someone else. Still, the speaker does not claim to know which option is right. Their refusal may express confidence in personal freedom, frustration with pressure, or both; the lyrics leave open whether their choice will work out.