Philadelphia-based Beauty's Confusion (Jenna & Chris) made music that rode … Read Full Bio ↴Philadelphia-based Beauty's Confusion (Jenna & Chris) made music that rode a fine line between electronic pop and gloomy indie rock… BC formed in late 2001 in Florida, originally as a trio. Playing largely in the punk/indie rock circuit, their sequenced Portishead/Hooverphonic keyboards and swirling Curve-influenced guitars couldn't have been more out of place. Beauty's Confusion have remixed several independent and well-known artists, including NYC's Sarah Fimm, Philadelphia's Daughter Darling, Scotland's Kosheen, Public Enemy, MF Doom, Tori Amos and Bjork. BC have also been remixed by the electronic music collective Bitstream Dream. If the sounds of Hooverphonic, Halou, Puracane, Blue Foundation, Baxter and Portishead interest you, you may enjoy the music of Beauty's Confusion.

Projection
Beauty's Confusion Lyrics

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Self-insecurity
Social loathing
Despising the way I feel
Everything's a dream
And nothing is real
If I understood your past
If you would share more with me

If you admitted you were happy
If I told you that you make me complete
If you could get past being freaked
If only
If any
If something

If nothing
If

Overall Meaning

In "Projection," Beauty's Confusion describes feelings of self-doubt and criticism, as well as social anxiety and mistrust. The opening lines allude to the singer's own insecurity and self-criticism, which can lead to a perception that everything is a dream and nothing is real. This sense of detachment from reality is compounded by the lack of willingness or ability from others to communicate honestly and openly, represented by the conditional statements that follow. The sense of conditionalism builds to create an impression of frustration and isolation, the singer's attempts to open up and connect with others stymied by their own insecurities and the wariness of others.

Line by Line Meaning

Self-insecurity
Feeling unsure and doubtful about oneself

Social loathing
Disliking oneself due to negative judgment from society

Despising the way I feel
Feeling hatred towards one's own emotions

Everything's a dream
Feeling disconnected from reality

And nothing is real
Feeling like nothing is genuine or authentic

If I understood your past
Expressing a desire to gain a deeper understanding of someone's background

If you would share more with me
Asking for increased openness and communication in a relationship

If you admitted you were happy
Expressing a desire for one's partner to be honest about their emotions

If I told you that you make me complete
Expressing love and admiration for one's partner

If you could get past being freaked
Hoping that one's partner can overcome their personal fears or obstacles

If only
Expressing regret or longing for something that cannot be