freckles
Beverley Mahood Lyrics

I used to care so much
The singer used to be obsessed with what other people thought of her.

About what others think about
She was particularly concerned with how other people perceived her appearance, abilities, and opinions.

Almost didn't have a thought of my own
The singer was so focused on external validation that she didn't trust or value her own ideas or feelings.

The slightest remark
Even minor comments or criticisms from others could send the artist into a spiral of self-doubt.

Would make me embark
Such remarks would trigger the artist's insecurity and lead her to question her own worth and abilities.

On the journey of self doubt
This pattern of seeking external validation and doubting herself became a persistent issue in the singer's life.

But that was a while ago
The singer has since learned to overcome her insecurity and prioritize self-love and acceptance.

This girl has got stronger
The artist has grown in confidence and self-assurance over time.

If I knew then what I know now
The artist wishes she could go back in time and offer her past self the advice and perspective she's gained since then.

I would have told myself don't worry any longer
If she could, the artist would reassure her past self that she is valuable regardless of what others think.

Its okay
The singer has come to accept her own flaws and value herself for who she is.

Cuz a face without freckles is like a sky without stars
The artist is comparing the unique qualities and imperfections of a face (like freckles) to the beauty and value of stars in the sky.

Why waste a second not loving who you are
The singer encourages listeners to embrace their own unique features and personalities without the need for external validation or approval.

Those little imperfections make you beautiful, lovable, valuable,
The singer contends that imperfections (like freckles) are not flaws, but rather unique features that add to a person's value and lovability.

They show your personality inside your heart
The singer further argues that a person's physical appearance can reflect elements of their personality and emotional depth.

Reflecting who you are
Ultimately, the artist is inviting listeners to embrace their own unique qualities and trust that they are valuable and loved just as they are.

I wondered if I could
The artist used to question whether she could ever measure up to societal standards of beauty and perfection.

Trade my body with somebody else in magazines
Specifically, the singer struggled with feelings of inadequacy when comparing herself to idealized images of beauty in media and advertising.

With the whole world full at my feet
The singer longed for the kind of success and attention that often comes with adhering to these standards of beauty and perfection.

I phantom worthy and would blame
However, despite these desires, the artist often felt unworthy of love or success.

My failures on the ugliness I could see
These feelings of inadequacy and unworthiness led the artist to blame her own perceived flaws (like her freckles) for her perceived failures in life.

When the mirror looked at me
The artist struggled with her own self-image, often seeing only her own perceived flaws when she looked in the mirror.

Sometimes I feel like the little girl who
The singer still sometimes struggles with these feelings of inadequacy and insecurity, which can make her feel like a child in a world full of confident, successful adults.

Doesn't belong in her own world
The artist sometimes feels like she doesn't fit in or belong in her own life, due to these persistent feelings of insecurity and doubt.

But im getting better
Despite these struggles, the singer is continuing to grow in self-confidence and self-love over time.

And im reminding myself
The singer is actively working to change her own self-talk and internal dialogue to be more positive and self-affirming.

Reflecting who you are
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of embracing and valuing one's own unique qualities and personality, rather than striving for external validation or comparing oneself to others.