Demi Lovato
Believe in Me Lyrics
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Trying to compete
with everyone else
Instead of just being me
Don't know where to turn
I've been stuck in this routine
I need to change my ways
Instead of always being weak
I don't wanna be afraid
I wanna wake up feeling beautiful
today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways
You see, I just wanna believe in me
La la la la
La la la la
The mirror can lie
It doesn't show you what's inside
And it, it can tell you you're full of life
It's amazing what you can hide
Just by putting on a smile
I don't wanna be afraid
I wanna wake up feeling beautiful today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways
You see, I just wanna believe in me
I'm quickly finding out
I'm not about to break down, not today
I guess I always knew
That I had all the strength to make it through
Not gonna be afraid
I'm gonna wake up feeling beautiful today
And know that I'm okay
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways
You see now, now I believe in me
Now I believe in me
The song "Believe in Me" by Demi Lovato is about self-acceptance and embracing one's unique qualities. The singer describes feeling lost and constantly comparing herself to others. She realizes that she needs to break free from her routine and embrace her individuality. The line "Don't know where to turn / I've been stuck in this routine / I need to change my ways / Instead of always being weak" suggests that the singer feels trapped and wants to find a way out. She longs to feel confident and beautiful, but recognizes that the mirror doesn't always reflect what's inside. She acknowledges that even when she puts on a smile, she can hide the pain and insecurity she feels.
The chorus of "Believe in Me" emphasizes the importance of self-belief and self-love. The line "Cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways / You see, I just wanna believe in me" encourages listeners to celebrate their differences and embrace their imperfections. The singer wants to feel empowered and strong enough to face whatever challenges come her way. She believes that she has the strength to overcome any obstacle and that she is capable of achieving her dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm losing myself
I am losing sight of who I am
Trying to compete
I am trying to compare myself to others
with everyone else
with every single person around me
Instead of just being me
But I should really focus on being true to myself
Don't know where to turn
I feel lost and unsure of where to go
I've been stuck in this routine
I have been trapped in a pattern of behavior
I need to change my ways
I need to make some adjustments to how I think and act
Instead of always being weak
So that I can become stronger and more confident in myself
I don't wanna be afraid
I don't want to feel scared or anxious
I wanna wake up feeling beautiful today
I want to start each day feeling good about myself
And know that I'm okay
And to acknowledge that I am doing well
Cause everyone's perfect in unusual ways
Because every person has their individual strengths and traits
You see, I just wanna believe in me
I want to have faith in myself
The mirror can lie
A physical reflection does not always show a person's true identity
It doesn't show you what's inside
It does not reveal a person's thoughts, emotions, or personality
And it, it can tell you you're full of life
It can give you the impression that you are happy and fulfilled
It's amazing what you can hide
It's incredible how much someone can conceal under a simple facade
Just by putting on a smile
Merely by grinning or smirking, a person can disguise their real feelings
I'm quickly finding out
I am realizing
I'm not about to break down, not today
I am not going to give up or fall apart
I guess I always knew
Deep down, I had a sense
That I had all the strength to make it through
That I possessed the power to overcome challenges
Not gonna be afraid
I refuse to feel scared or intimated
Now I believe in me
I now have faith in myself
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