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Save Esteem
G3RSt Lyrics
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I wrote her off for the tenth time today
And practiced all the things I would say
When she came over I lost my nerve
I took her back and made her dessert
Now I know I'm being used
But that's okay man cause I like the abuse
But that's okay cause I've got no self esteem
Chorus:
Oh wayo, yeah, yeah
Ohhhhhhh, yeah, yeah (Repeat three times)
We make plans go out at night
I wait till 2 then I turn out the light
This rejection's got me so low
If she keeps it up I just might tell her so
Chorus
Now I'll relay this little bit
It happens more than I'd like to admit
Late at night, she knocks on my door
She's drunk again and, looking to score
Now I know, I should say no, but
It's kind of hard when she's ready to go
I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb
I'm just a sucker with no self esteem
Chorus
The lyrics of G3RSt's "Save Esteem" tell the story of someone who is caught in a cycle of abuse and unhealthy relationships due to their lack of self-esteem. In the first verse, the singer admits to being repeatedly pushed aside by their partner, but when she comes back to them, they give in and even try to impress her with dessert. The singer knows they are being used, but they allow it because they like the attention. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the repeated phrase "I've got no self-esteem" emphasizing how the singer feels about themselves.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that they and their partner have plans to go out at night, but they end up turning off the lights and staying home because they are too afraid of being rejected. The rejection has caused the singer's self-esteem to plummet, and they even consider telling their partner how they feel.
The final verse tells of the singer's partner showing up at their doorstep late at night, drunk and looking for sex. Despite knowing they should say no, the singer gives in because they feel like they have no other choice. The song ends with the repeated chorus, implying that the singer is still stuck in the same cycle of low self-esteem and unhealthy relationships.
Overall, "Save Esteem" is a poignant commentary on how low self-esteem can lead people into negative relationship patterns. The lyrics are honest and vulnerable, and the catchy chorus ensures that the message of the song sticks with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote her off for the tenth time today
I gave up on trying to maintain a relationship with her for the tenth time on this day
And practiced all the things I would say
I rehearsed every dialogue that I would use while talking to her
When she came over I lost my nerve
I got nervous and couldn't say what I had planned when she arrived
I took her back and made her dessert
I welcomed her back and made her a sweet dish
Now I know I'm being used
I am aware that she is only taking advantage of me
But that's okay man cause I like the abuse
I am fine being used by her because I enjoy the pain
I know she's playing with me
I understand that she is manipulating me
But that's okay cause I've got no self esteem
I am okay with her behavior because I have no self-respect
We make plans go out at night
We plan to go out together in the night
I wait till 2 then I turn out the light
I wait until 2 am and then turn off the lights
This rejection's got me so low
Her rejection has resulted in me feeling miserable
If she keeps it up I just might tell her so
If she keeps rejecting me, I may confront her about it
Now I'll relay this little bit
Let me now tell you a brief incident
It happens more than I'd like to admit
This happens to me more often than I am willing to confess
Late at night, she knocks on my door
At night, she comes to my door and knocks on it
She's drunk again and, looking to score
She is intoxicated and looking for a hookup
Now I know, I should say no, but
I am aware that I should say no, but
It's kind of hard when she's ready to go
It is difficult to refuse her when she is prepared to do what she wants
I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb
I may not be intelligent, but I am not pathetic
I'm just a sucker with no self esteem
I am an easy target because I lack self-respect
Oh wayo, yeah, yeah
This is a chorus of the song and doesn't have a particular meaning.
Ohhhhhhh, yeah, yeah (Repeat three times)
This is the repetition of the chorus and doesn't have a particular meaning.
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.