“Gotta Go My Own Way” is a popular song from the Disney movie “High School Musical 2,” performed by the characters Gabriella Montez (played by Vanessa Hudgens) and Troy Bolton (played by Zac Efron). The song serves as a pivotal moment in the film as the characters grapple with the challenges of pursuing their individual dreams while facing the prospect of a long-distance relationship. The lyrics convey the emotional turmoil and determination to follow one’s own path, making it a memorable and relatable moment in the film. Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron’s heartfelt performances in this duet contributed to the song’s enduring popularity among fans of the franchise.
Released in 2007
Gotta Go My Own Way Lyrics:
Troy
Listen
I gotta say what’s on my mind
Something about us
Doesn’t seem right these days
Life keeps getting in the way
Whenever we try, somehow the plan
Is always rearranged
It’s so hard to say
But I gotta do what’s best for me
You’ll be okay
I’ve go to move on and be who I am
I just don’t belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
(Own way)
Don’t wanna leave it all behind
But I get my hopes up
And I watch them fall every time
Another color turns to gray
And it’s just too hard to watch it all
Slowly fade away
I’m leaving today
‘Cause I gotta do what’s best for me
You’ll be okay
I’ve got to move on and be who I am
I just don’t belong here, I hope you understand
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
What about us?
What about everything we’ve been through?
What about trust?
You know I never wanted to hurt you
And what about me?
What am I supposed to do?
I gotta leave but I’ll miss you
So, I’ve got to move on and be who I am
(Why do you have to go?)
I just don’t belong here, I hope you understand
(I’m trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now (I want you to stay)
I wanna go my own way
I’ve got to move on and be who I am
(What about us?)
I just don’t belong here, I hope you understand
(I’m trying to understand)
We might find a place in this world someday
But at least for now, I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way
I gotta go my own way