(Verse 1)
Sunrise paints the city gold, another day begins to unfold
Got my coffee, headphones on, world's a symphony, my own song
Heard you whisper from the door, "Sweetheart, you should worry more"
'Bout your deadlines, 'bout your dress, guess some things you'll never guess

(Pre-Chorus)
I've been building empires while you're stuck in your small town
Wearing crowns of confidence, never letting them fall down
So keep your sideways glances and your patronizing smile
'Cause honey, I'm a hurricane, and you're just a gentle mile

(Chorus)
Hmm, hmm, hmm, I'm walking my own way
Hmm, hmm, hmm, you've got nothing to say
Hmm, hmm, hmm, your words just fade to gray
Hmm, hmm, hmm, I'm shining every day

(Verse 2)
You offer help with furrowed brow, like I wouldn't know how
To navigate this world alone, a queen upon her throne
You try to dim my vibrant light, tell me what's wrong and what's right
But your opinions mean so little, like raindrops on a hot griddle

(Pre-Chorus)
I've been building empires while you're stuck in your small town
Wearing crowns of confidence, never letting them fall down
So keep your sideways glances and your patronizing smile
'Cause honey, I'm a hurricane, and you're just a gentle mile

(Chorus)
Hmm, hmm, hmm, I'm walking my own way
Hmm, hmm, hmm, you've got nothing to say
Hmm, hmm, hmm, your words just fade to gray
Hmm, hmm, hmm, I'm shining every day

(bridge)
Maybe someday you will see, equality is meant to be
Not a favor you bestow, but a seed that we all sow
But until that day arrives, I'll be reaching for the skies
Leaving all your doubts behind, a stronger, bolder kind

(Chorus)
Hmm, hmm, hmm, I'm walking my own way
Hmm, hmm, hmm, you've got nothing to say
Hmm, hmm, hmm, your words just fade to gray
Hmm, hmm, hmm, I'm shining every day

(outro)
Yeah, I'm shining, shining, shining every day
Hmm, hmm, hmm, I'm walking my own way.