Victim
Esm?e Denters Lyrics


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Hold up, wait a minute, what I'm feeling now
My world's spinning around got me freaking out
Hold up, wait a minute, you're my universe
Everything you say or do always seems to hurt
Eight hours, to the minute, since I left you place
You told me I should be thanking god that you came my way
Eight minutes to the second, since I realized
I know we don't suppose to feel like this
And it's time that I,
Let go of all the things you've been calling me
Let go of all the pain and the memories
I ain't about to break my beginning
I'm starting now
And you showed me how

I don't need your love for charity,
Got everything I want in me,
Open your eyes and you will see,
That I, I, that I, I
Ain't a victim, ain't a victim
Are you listening?
Said I, I, said I, I
Ain't a victim, ain't a victim, ain't a victim oooh

Don't think I'll be giving any part of me
Anything that you ever had now is history
Don't blink 'cause you'll miss it
I'm houdini boy
I'll be slipping out of this change, you won't hear a noise..

Let go of all the things you've been calling me.
Goodbye to all the pain and the memories.
I ain't about to break my beginning
I'm starting now
And you showed me how

I don't need your love for charity,
Got everything I want in me,
Open your eyes and you will see,
That I, I, that I, I
Ain't a victim, ain't a victim
Are you listening?
Said I, I, said I, I
Ain't a victim, ain't a victim, ain't a victim oooh

Oh my.. you're looking like a lonely guy,
You just don't know where to turn.
Oh my.. baby don't cry watching the biggest part
Hold up, wait a minute, what I'm feeling now.
My world's spinning around got me freaking out.
Hold up, wait a minute, you're my universe.
Everything you say or do

I don't need your love for charity,
Got everything I want in me,
Open your eyes and you will see,
That I, I, that I, I
Ain't a victim, ain't a victim
Are you listening?




Said I, I, said I, I
Ain't a victim, ain't a victim, ain't a victim oooh

Overall Meaning

In "Victim," Esmée Denters expresses her determination to move on from a toxic relationship. The lyrics start off with the singer admitting the confusion that she feels. The captivating opening lines "Hold up, wait a minute, what I'm feeling now, My world's spinning around, got me freaking out," describe her internal turmoil. She then shifts the focus on her partner, calling him her "universe," but lamenting that "everything [he] says or does always seems to hurt" her.


The chorus is the most significant part of the song, where Esmée Denters firmly states that she is not a victim. She once felt as though she needed her partner's love, but now she knows that she has everything she needs within herself. She sings with confidence, "I don't need your love for charity, got everything I want in me." She emphasizes this sentiment by repeating, "I ain't a victim, ain't a victim," making it clear that she is done with feeling helpless and dependent on someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold up, wait a minute, what I'm feeling now
I am experiencing a strong emotion and need a moment to process it.


My world's spinning around got me freaking out
This emotion is causing me to feel disoriented and anxious.


Hold up, wait a minute, you're my universe
The cause of this emotion is rooted in the person I am addressing.


Everything you say or do always seems to hurt
This person's actions and words have consistently caused me pain.


Eight hours, to the minute, since I left you place
It has been precisely eight hours since I departed from this person's location.


You told me I should be thanking god that you came my way
This person has expressed entitlement to my gratitude for having interacted with me.


Eight minutes to the second, since I realized
I have had a sudden realization, exactly eight minutes and counting.


I know we don't suppose to feel like this
Society does not typically condone the emotional connection I have with this person.


And it's time that I, Let go of all the things you've been calling me
I am ready to release myself from the negative labels and criticisms this person has placed upon me.


Let go of all the pain and the memories
I am also ready to move on from the emotional pain and memories this person has caused me.


I ain't about to break my beginning
I refuse to let this person's actions disrupt my personal growth and perseverance.


I'm starting now And you showed me how
I am now taking control of my life and my own emotions, with this person being a catalyst for this growth.


I don't need your love for charity
I refuse to accept this person's love out of obligation or pity.


Got everything I want in me
I have everything I need within myself to feel content and fulfilled.


Open your eyes and you will see
This person needs to gain a different perspective in order to understand my feelings and motivations.


That I, I, that I, I Ain't a victim, ain't a victim
I refuse to succumb to this person's actions and words and accept the label of 'victim'.


Are you listening?
This is a direct challenge to this person, asking if they are paying attention and comprehending my message.


Oh my.. you're looking like a lonely guy
This person is appearing isolated and possibly in need of compassion.


You just don't know where to turn.
This person is struggling with finding direction or a solution to their problems.


Baby don't cry watching the biggest part
I am offering support and comfort to this person despite our past conflict.


I don't need your love for charity
I reiterate that I refuse to accept love out of pity or obligation.


Are you listening?
I again challenge this person to pay attention to my message.


Ain't a victim, ain't a victim, ain't a victim oooh
I drive my point home by repeating my refusal to accept the label of 'victim'.




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