Self Love
Avery Anna Lyrics
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I say that to a random girl in the bathroom
I forgive my stupid exes like I have to
Text my friends just to say, "I'm checkin′ on you"
What it must be like to be
On the other side of me
Always smilin' nice and sweet
I hate the way "self-love" sounds
I hate that I need some right now
I hate this dumb self-love song
'Cause I′m the only one, I don′t let my
Self-love, self-love
I was supposed to write out ten things I like about me
I only got to three, what does that say about therapy?
I posted a caption sayin', "Treat yourself nice"
For the life of me, I can′t seem to take my own advice
So, it must be like to be
Thrivin' in high self-esteem
Confidence is so mainstream
Maybe it′s just not for me
I hate the way "self-love" sounds
I hate that I need some right now
I hate this dumb self-love song (self-love song)
'Cause I′m the only one, I don't let my
Self-love, self-love
Self-love
La-da-da
Self-love
What it must be like to be
Anybody else but me
I hate the way "self-love" sounds
I hate that I need some right now
I hate this dumb self-love song (self-love song)
'Cause I′m the only one, I don′t let my
Self-love
It's so dumb
Self-love
I′m the only one, I don't let my
Self-love
Self-love
Overall Meaning
In the song "Self Love", Avery Anna delves into the concept of self-love and how difficult it can be to fully embrace it. The first verse sets the stage for the internal struggle the singer is facing. She compliments a stranger in the bathroom, forgives her exes even though she doesn't want to, and checks in on her friends. But despite all of these kind actions, she's finding it hard to love herself. The chorus expresses this struggle succinctly with the repetition of "I hate the way self-love sounds" and "I'm the only one, I don't let my self-love, self-love."
The second verse takes us deeper into the singer's psyche as she mentions therapy and the assignment to write down things she likes about herself. She struggles with this task and can only come up with three things. She advises others to treat themselves nicely but finds it difficult to follow her advice. The repetition in the chorus drives home the internal conflict, highlighting the fact that the singer knows she needs self-love but can't seem to embrace it.
Overall, "Self Love" is a relatable anthem for anyone struggling with the pressure to love themselves in a society that often reinforces the opposite. The song speaks to the internal battle many people face when trying to be kind to themselves and reminds us that it's okay to struggle with our own self-love journey.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so pretty
Complimenting a stranger in a public bathroom
I forgive my stupid exes like I have to
Forgiving ex-partners, even if they do not deserve it
Text my friends just to say, "I'm checkin' on you"
Checking in with friends to ensure they are okay
What it must be like to be On the other side of me Always smilin' nice and sweet Deep down in reality
Wondering how others perceive oneself while struggling internally
I hate the way "self-love" sounds I hate that I need some right now I hate this dumb self-love song 'Cause I′m the only one, I don′t let my Self-love, self-love
Disliking and feeling resistant to the idea of self-love and struggling to practice it
I was supposed to write out ten things I like about me I only got to three, what does that say about therapy?
Struggling to identify positive qualities about oneself, despite therapy
I posted a caption sayin', "Treat yourself nice" For the life of me, I can′t seem to take my own advice
Encouraging others to practice self-care, while struggling to do so oneself
So, it must be like to be Thrivin' in high self-esteem Confidence is so mainstream Maybe it′s just not for me
Wishing for high self-esteem, but feeling it is unattainable
What it must be like to be Anybody else but me
Envious of others who may have better self-esteem or self-love
I hate the way "self-love" sounds I hate this dumb self-love song (self-love song) 'Cause I′m the only one, I don't let my Self-love, self-love Self-love La-da-da Self-love
Continuing to struggle with the concept and practice of self-love
It's so dumb Self-love I′m the only one, I don't let my Self-love Self-love
Feeling frustration and resistance towards the importance of self-love
Writer(s): David Fanning, Ava Suppelsa, Zarni Devette, Avery Anna
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