I Won't Apologize
Selena Gomez · Kiss and Tell
And here, I thought it was me
I was changin', arrangin' my life to fit your lies
It's all said and all done
I gave it all for the long run
Can she say the same thing?
I guess this is goodbye and good luck
(I can't be what you want me to be)
[Chorus:]
I'm sorry for changing
I'm sorry it had to be this way
Believe me, it's easier just to pretend
But I won't apologize for who I am
(No, no)
Remember the time when you said you were out with your best friend
But it wasn't the best friend that you knew I thought you meant
And I used to accept it, I didn't know I could be free
But I am, and I won't go back
'Cause you so don't deserve me
(I don't even wanna be her)
[Chorus:]
I'm sorry for changing
I'm sorry it had to be this way
Believe me, it's easier just to pretend
But I won't apologize for who I am
I thank you for this hopeless war
'Cause through the pain I found I'm stronger than before
Now I'm more
I don't need you anymore
I'm sorry
(Listen close I won't say this again)
[Chorus:]
I'm sorry for changing
I'm sorry it had to be this way
Believe me, it's easier just to pretend
But I won't apologize for who I am
I'm sorry for changing
I'm sorry it isn't like it was
Believe me, it's easier just to pretend
But I won't apologize
Why should I apologize?
No, I won't apologize for who I am
I Won't Apologize
I Won't Apologize stands as a defining track from Selena Gomez's debut solo studio album, Kiss and Tell. Released during a pivotal transition from her Disney Channel roots to a more mature pop sound, the song captures the confident energy that characterized her early solo work. The recording features a driving rhythm and polished production typical of mid-2000s pop, showcasing Gomez's ability to deliver upbeat anthems. As part of her initial discography, the track helped establish her identity as a standalone pop artist before she later explored more introspective themes. The song remains a staple of her early catalogue, reflecting the vibrant musical landscape of that era and her growing influence within the genre.

