The song "While I'm Alive" by Lauren Jauregui is about embracing oneself and being who they truly are without conforming to other people's expectations. The lyrics suggest that the speaker has been criticized for being too loud, proud, cruel, wild, and difficult to be around. However, they refuse to change themselves just to please others and instead choose to live their life authentically, whoever that may be. The chorus asks the question, "If I can't be me, who do you want me to be?" conveying the importance of self-acceptance and the rejection of societal pressures to conform. The song empowers its listeners to embrace their individuality and live life on their own terms.
