Girl in the Mirror
Bebe Rexha Lyrics


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I'm tired of my thoughts
They weigh me down, feels like I'm drowning
I'm tired of my flaws, they fill me with anxiety and I
Honestly, I'm done with hating pictures of myself
And tryna be like everybody else

I wanna be like, look like
The girl in the mirror
Wanna act like, dance like
No one's watching her
I could try to be just like you
But I wanna be like me
The girl in the mirror

The girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror

I'm sick of the likes
And followers, everyone's countin'
I'm sick of the lies
Smilin' but I'm crying inside
Honestly, I'm done with hating pictures of myself
And tryna be like everybody else

I wanna be like, look like
The girl in the mirror
Wanna act like, dance like
No one's watching her
I could try to be just like you
But I wanna be like me
The girl in the mirror

The girl in the mirror

Wanna wake up, no make up
And still think I'm beautiful
Wanna smile, I'm eating
And finally be comfortable with me
Finally be comfortable with me, oh

I wanna be like, look like
The girl in the mirror
Wanna act like, dance like
No one's watching her
I could try to be just like you
But I wanna be like me
The girl in the mirror

The girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror




Girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror

Overall Meaning

In Bebe Rexha's song "Girl in the Mirror," the singer takes a stand against the pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty and perfection. She acknowledges the weight of her negative thoughts and flaws that affect her self-image and mental well-being. Rexha is tired of basing her worth on external factors like the number of likes and followers on social media. She is done with comparing herself to others and trying to fit in. Instead, she aspires to be like the girl in the mirror, who is confident, authentic, and comfortable in her own skin. She wants to dance like no one's watching and wake up feeling beautiful even without makeup. In essence, the song is about self-love, self-acceptance, and embracing one's uniqueness.


Overall, "Girl in the Mirror" is a powerful message of empowerment that encourages listeners to love themselves unconditionally and reject societal pressures to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, as Rexha opens up about her struggles with self-image and the journey towards self-acceptance. The song's chorus is particularly catchy and emphasizes the hook of wanting to be like the girl in the mirror, who represents self-love and inner beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tired of my thoughts
The constant negative or distracting thoughts in my head are exhausting.


They weigh me down, feels like I'm drowning
These thoughts make me feel overwhelmed and like I'm suffocating.


I'm tired of my flaws, they fill me with anxiety and I
My imperfections and insecurities cause me to feel stressed and worried.


Honestly, I'm done with hating pictures of myself
I'm tired of constantly critiquing and disliking every photo of myself.


And tryna be like everybody else
I'm done with trying to conform to societal standards and fit in with everyone else.


I wanna be like, look like
I aspire to resemble and emulate


The girl in the mirror
The person I see in my reflection


Wanna act like, dance like
I want to behave and move the way


No one's watching her
Without fear of being judged or watched by others


I could try to be just like you
I could attempt to mimic or copy your behaviors and appearance


But I wanna be like me
However, I desire to be my authentic self


The girl in the mirror
The person who I truly am, free from the expectations of others


I'm sick of the likes
I'm tired of seeking validation and approval from social media 'likes'


And followers, everyone's countin'
And being caught up in the numbers game of followers and popularity


I'm sick of the lies
I'm done with pretending to be happy and hiding my true emotions


Smiling but I'm crying inside
Putting on a façade of happiness while internally struggling


Wanna wake up, no make up
I want to feel confident and beautiful even without makeup


And still think I'm beautiful
And have a positive self-image regardless of my physical appearance


Wanna smile, I'm eating
I want to feel at ease and content while enjoying food


And finally be comfortable with me
And ultimately be at peace with my true self


Finally be comfortable with me, oh
Truly accepting and embracing who I am


Girl in the mirror
Referring back to the true and authentic self that the artist aspires to be


The girl in the mirror
The person who the singer sees as their true self and wants to become


Girl in the mirror
Reiterating the idea of the artist striving to be their authentic self




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ingrid Andress, Jonas Jeberg, Neil Richard Ormandy

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@user-vp9gi5sp2t

'm tired of my thoughts

もう考えるのが疲れた

They weigh me down, feels like I'm drowning

深淵まで引きずられるよう、溺れてしまいそう

I'm tired of my flaws

自分の欠点に嫌気がさす

They feel me with anxiety and doubt

心労と不安ばかり募る

Honestly, I'm done with hating pictures of myself

正直言うと、自分の写真を嫌うのはもうやめた

And trying to be like everybody else

みんなみたいになりたいだけなの


I wanna be like, look like the girl in the mirror

鏡に映る女の子になりたい、見えたい

Wanna act like, dance like no one's watching her

誰も見られていないときの自然な彼女のような、踊るような彼女に

I could try to be just like you

あなたのようになろうとしてもいいけど

But I wanna be like me, the girl in the mirror

私は鏡に映る自分みたいになりたいの



@taehyungismyno1bias266

Why worry when there's a better tomorrow???

Why sad when someone says you're ugly when they're seeing their reflection on you???

Why give up when there's a lot of opportunities around us every time???

Why sad when happiness is everywhere???

Why hate yourself when you're one of a kind??

Why worry about tomorrow when God has planned everything for you??

What I'm trying to say is


There sure are reasons to be happy in this cruel world.

"Believe you can and it will really happen"

Edit: can we please get to 1k likes and I will continue. Please. I learned it from my experience about the world



@maddiehailey1

I'm tired of my thoughts
They weigh me down, feels like I’m drowning
I'm tired of my flaws, they fill me with anxiety and I
Honestly, I'm done with hating pictures of myself
And tryna be like everybody else
I wanna be like, look like
The girl in the mirror
Wanna act like, dance like
No one’s watching her
I could try to be just like you
But I wanna be like me
The girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror
I'm sick of the likes
And followers, everyone's countin'
I'm sick of the lies
Smilin' but I'm crying inside
Honestly, I'm done with hating pictures of myself
And tryna be like everybody else
I wanna be like, look like
The girl in the mirror
Wanna act like, dance like
No one’s watching her
I could try to be just like you
But I wanna be like me
The girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror
Wanna wake up, no make up
And still think I’m beautiful
Wanna smile, I'm eating
And finally be comfortable with me
Finally be comfortable with me, oh
I wanna be like, look like
The girl in the mirror
Wanna act like, dance like
No one’s watching her
I could try to be just like you
But I wanna be like me
The girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror
Girl in the mirror
The girl in the mirror

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@babettecooijman694

Hey, amazing person scrolling trough the comments. You're perfect in your own way. And even though it doesn't feel like it, you're beautiful. And a lot of people will agree with me on that. Don't give in. If you've been struggling with Anxiety, depression etc and you're still here.I'm proud! You've made it this far, do not give up now! <3

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