What Doesn't Belong To Me
Sinead O'Connor · Faith And Courage [2000]
In her son who can't say his name
Because of all the pain
I miss you, but I'm gald you're gone
I want you but I'm not alone
I'm haunted by you
But I'll get you gone if it takes me all my life long
Take back the pain you gave me
Take back what doesn't belong to me
Take back the shame you gave me
Take back what doesn't belong to me
I'm Irish, I'm English, I'm Moslem, I'm Jewish,l
I'm a girl, I'm a boy
And the goddess meant for me only joy
And real love requires you, give up those loves
Whom you think you love best
Love puts you through the test
And only loyal love will be me happiness
Take back the rage you gave me
Take back the hatred you gave me for me
Take back the anger that nearly killed me
Take back what doesn't belong to me
And real love requires you
Give up those loves
That you think you love best
Love put you through the test
And only loyal love will bring me happiness
Take back the pain you gave me
You take back what doesn't belong to me
Take back the blame you gave me
Take back what doesn't belong to me
Take back what doesn't belong to me
Take back what doesn't belong to me
Take back what doesn't belong to me
What Doesn't Belong To Me
Released on the 2000 album Faith And Courage, Sinead O'Connor's 'What Doesn't Belong To Me' stands as a poignant exploration of personal boundaries and emotional autonomy. The track exemplifies her signature blend of raw vocal delivery and socially conscious lyricism, characteristic of her work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. While often associated with her more controversial political statements, this recording delves into the intimate struggle of reclaiming one's identity against external pressures. The song reflects O'Connor's continued commitment to addressing themes of power dynamics and self-worth, maintaining the emotional intensity that defined her earlier breakthroughs while evolving her artistic voice for a new era.