Don't believe what you hear
'Cause what you hear, baby may bring a tear
Just beware of friendly advice
And try to live your own life

You got to live for yourself, uh huh, now
Yourself and nobody else, alright

I know that they tell you that I'm not true
And they would leave me if they were you
But listen, don't believe what they say
They're just tryin' to take your place

You got to live for yourself, uh huh
Yourself and nobody else, alright

Some women and men are like
They'll talk and talk
They'll give out advice
They'll make you think they're
King on a throne
They say that I'm wrong, they
Know that I'm right, now
Your friends are tryin' to
Stand by your side
They'll bring you nothin' but
Misery and cry

Listen, baby this is all I got to tell you
One more time, listen to me

If you're happy, then be glad, baby
'Cause I know gossip will make you sad
You know it's plain to see
You must pour your own cup of tea

But you got to live for yourself, now, honey
Live for yourself, yeah
Do what you wanna do, well, honey
You the one that's got to be satisfied

Do like you wanna, baby
Got to-got to tell y'all one more time
You got to live for yourself, now, baby