[Verse 1]
They talk like they know me, but they don’t have a clue
날 정의하려 해도, yeah, you’ll never break through
Keep throwin’ shade, I’ll be shining it right back
내 방식대로, no need to react

I’m out here, I’m owning my space
너희 시선 속 난 절대 변하지 않아, case closed
Think I’m here to play your game? Nah, that’s old news
날 가둘 순 없어, I make my own rules

[Pre-Chorus]
So why bother, why waste my time?
너의 기준에 맞추길 바라는 마음
I’m steady in my lane, won’t follow your line
하나도 신경 안 써, ain’t here for the climb

[Chorus]
Why bother? 난 필요 없어 validation
What I got’s already more than imagination
내가 만든 길로 I’m heading to the top
They’re busy talkin’, I’m just watchin’ ’em flop

Why bother? 난 답 없어, I keep it clean
Got my own back, don’t need no fake scene
거짓된 말들, 나를 흔들 순 없지
I’m moving forward, so watch as I leave

[Verse 2]
Say I’m too bold? Too loud, too proud?
그럼 너넨 뭐해? 나를 못 따라오는 crowd
Judgment’s cheap, and I’m out here gettin’ paid
넌 구경꾼이고, I’m makin’ my grade

Chasin’ your approval, nah, I’ve been set free
너가 뭐라든 상관없어, it don’t bother me
From the shadows, I rise, my own blaze to light
너의 틀 속에 갇히지 않아, fight or flight

[Pre-Chorus]
So why bother, why waste my time?
너의 기준에 맞추길 바라는 마음
I’m steady in my lane, won’t follow your line
하나도 신경 안 써, ain’t here for the climb

[Chorus]
Why bother? 난 필요 없어 validation
What I got’s already more than imagination
내가 만든 길로 I’m heading to the top
They’re busy talkin’, I’m just watchin’ ’em flop

Why bother? 난 답 없어, I keep it clean
Got my own back, don’t need no fake scene
거짓된 말들, 나를 흔들 순 없지
I’m moving forward, so watch as I leave

[Bridge]
I’ve heard it all, oh, trust me, I’ve been there
너의 비웃음도 내겐 관심 밖 affair
Counting my own wins, not living to please
너의 기대에 맞추기엔 난 너무 free

So let ’em talk, let ’em say what they will
네가 원하던 내가 아니어서 참 다행일걸
Head high, shoulders back, walking tall
난 나야, that’s all—ready to brawl

[Chorus]
Why bother? 난 필요 없어 validation
What I got’s already more than imagination
내가 만든 길로 I’m heading to the top
They’re busy talkin’, I’m just watchin’ ’em flop

Why bother? 난 답 없어, I keep it clean
Got my own back, don’t need no fake scene
거짓된 말들, 나를 흔들 순 없지
I’m moving forward, so watch as I leave

[Outro]
So why bother? I’m taking my own path
너의 잣대론 날 못 잡아, do the math
Free as I am, no chains to bind
I’ll leave you behind, no peace of mind


Why bother? 난 답 없어, I keep it clean
Got my own back, don’t need no fake scene
거짓된 말들, 나를 흔들 순 없지
I’m moving forward, so watch as I leave

[Outro]
So why bother? I’m taking my own path
너의 잣대론 날 못 잡아, do the math
Free as I am, no chains to bind
I’ll leave you behind, no peace of mind