Sassy

Resa's song "Sassy" is a bold declaration of self-awareness and defiance. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a tumultuous relationship where deceit and emotional manipulation are prevalent. The opening lines, "The dark I see makes from your lungs / The air you greedy breathe," suggest a suffocating presence, someone who consumes more than they give. This sets the tone for a narrative filled with betrayal and realization. The protagonist acknowledges the lies and deceit, but instead of succumbing to despair, they embrace their own strength and sassiness as a form of resistance and self-empowerment.

The chorus, with its repeated assertion, "I said I might be sassy," serves as a powerful mantra. It signifies a reclaiming of identity and a refusal to be diminished by the actions of others. The term "sassy" here is multifaceted; it implies confidence, a bit of rebelliousness, and a refusal to conform to expectations. The protagonist's sassiness is described as "a little bit of underclassy," blending humor and defiance, suggesting that they are unapologetically themselves, even if it doesn't fit into conventional standards of propriety.

The song also uses vivid and somewhat surreal imagery to convey the emotional landscape. Lines like "My cat, it broke when you looked at him / A disturbing sight for pets, I should have known then" and "Flies ain't flying, grannies dying around you" create a sense of unease and highlight the negative impact of the other person's presence. Despite these unsettling experiences, the protagonist remains resilient, choosing to confront the absurdity and toxicity with a sassy attitude. The closing lines, "If I wanted a sticky thing, I would buy a chicken wing," encapsulate this defiance, rejecting the false pretenses and superficial gestures of the other person.