Nobody’s going to force me to do something against my will. What do I owe anybody that I should submit my will to them?
Meaning of the quote
Lauryn Hill is saying that no one can make her do something she doesn't want to do. She feels she doesn't owe anything to anyone, so she doesn't have to let them control what she does. In other words, she believes in being independent and making her own choices, even if others try to tell her what to do.
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