My Own Way
Pennywise · Straight Ahead [1999]
I got my way of life, and I won't back down or apologize
For things I cannot change, guess I gotta do things my own way
And I don't give a damn, if you got a problem with who I am
Cause I don't give a fuck, you wanna change me well you're outta luck
And I don't know if I, if I could never ever change
I don't think that I, I would want to anyway
And I don't care if never live to see the day
We can't compromise I'm doing things my way
It's so hard to believe, that we can see the world so differently?
We don't realize, cause we can't see the world through each other's eyes
We'll never understand, and I don't think anybody can
'Won't change anyway guess cause, I'm just stubborn stuck in my ways
And I don't know if I, if I could never ever change
I don't think that I, I would want to anyway
And I don't care if never live to see the day
We can't compromise I'm doing things my way
And I don't care, And I don't know (x's2)
I don't care if you never see the world like I do (x's4)
For things I cannot change, guess I gotta do things my own way
And I don't give a damn, if you got a problem with who I am
Cause I don't give a fuck, you wanna change me well you're outta luck
And I don't know if I, if I could never ever change
I don't think that I, I would want to anyway
And I don't care if never live to see the day
We can't compromise I'm doing things my way
It's so hard to believe, that we can see the world so differently?
We don't realize, cause we can't see the world through each other's eyes
We'll never understand, and I don't think anybody can
'Won't change anyway guess cause, I'm just stubborn stuck in my ways
And I don't know if I, if I could never ever change
I don't think that I, I would want to anyway
And I don't care if never live to see the day
We can't compromise I'm doing things my way
And I don't care, And I don't know (x's2)
I don't care if you never see the world like I do (x's4)
My Own Way - Pennywise
Released on the 1999 album Straight Ahead, 'My Own Way' stands as a defining track in the career of the British punk band Pennywise. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of high-energy punk rock and melodic pop sensibilities, a sound that became central to their identity during the late 1990s. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the band's ability to fuse aggressive instrumentation with catchy hooks, reflecting the DIY ethos and youthful rebellion characteristic of the era. It remains a popular choice for live performances and has been widely covered by other artists, cementing its status as a significant contribution to the modern punk revival.