Conviction
Jessia Lyrics
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I'm dramatic
I′m a psychopath
Ain't it tragic?
Oh, oh
Do you wanna play?
Push my buttons
Make my getaway
Before I change my mind
Oh, my mind
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I′m in your head
I′ve got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin′ too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I′m holdin' tight
I′ll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Fill my cup of tea
Slow and steady
I'ma make you weak
You kinda like it
Oh, oh
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I′m in your head
I′ve got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin′ too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I′m holdin' tight
I′ll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Take these broken wings
And watch me fly out of my body
I just wanna be somebody
That I'd like to know
I know all my actions
Are just copin' with my fractures
If I heal to somethin′ different
I will let you know
But for now
I′m in your head
I've got your heart
Don′t you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I′m in your head
I'm holdin′ tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice your conviction
In "Conviction," Jessia takes on the persona of someone who is unstable, unpredictable, and dangerous. The opening lines establish this character, with references to being a "maniac," "dramatic," and "psychopath." Despite this ominous persona, Jessia invites listeners to "play" with her and "push [her] buttons." She suggests that she will rob them blind and then kiss them goodnight, indicating a kind of character who can't be trusted - yet somehow remains alluring.
The song seems to be exploring the idea of attraction to danger and unpredictability. Jessia's character is portrayed as someone who can get inside your mind, seemingly holding your heart in her hands. She warns listeners not to run too far, suggesting that her pull is irresistible. However, the chorus suggests that she is only interested in "practicing" others' conviction for a minute - she is not really invested in causing harm, but rather is exploring the thrill of control.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a maniac
I am crazy and unpredictable
I'm dramatic
I tend to exaggerate and create a scene
I'm a psychopath
I have a mental disorder that makes it difficult for me to empathize with others
Ain't it tragic?
Isn't it sad?
Do you wanna play?
Would you like to engage in this game I am playing?
Push my buttons
Provoke me or cause me to react emotionally
Make my getaway
Escape from me
Before I change my mind
Before I decide to do something different
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
Whenever someone tries to form a close relationship with me
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
They end up experiencing emotions they wanted but without realizing the full consequences
I'm in your head
I am influencing your thoughts
I've got your heart
I have a hold on your emotions
Don't you think twice
Don't hesitate
About runnin' too far
About distancing yourself from me
Let me practice your conviction
Allow me to test your belief in something
But only for a minute
But for a short amount of time
I'm holdin' tight
I am keeping a firm grip on you
I'll rob you blind
I will take everything from you
And then kiss you goodnight
And then give you a false sense of security
Fill my cup of tea
Satisfy my desires and interests
Slow and steady
Taking my time and being careful
I'ma make you weak
I will manipulate you and make you vulnerable
You kinda like it
You enjoy the way I am making you feel
Take these broken wings
Accept my faults and shortcomings
And watch me fly out of my body
Observe me transforming and freeing myself
I just wanna be somebody
I want to become someone who I would admire
That I'd like to know
A person who I would want as a friend
I know all my actions
I am aware of all the things I do
Are just copin' with my fractures
Are just a way for me to deal with my inner conflicts
If I heal to somethin' different
If I become something else after healing
I will let you know
I will inform you
Let me practice, let me practice
Allow me to perfect my manipulative skills
Let me practice your conviction
Allow me to test your strength of belief
But only for a minute
But for a brief period of time
Writer(s): Jessika Harling, Nathan Chiu
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