Confidence
Geiger Teddy Lyrics


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I'm wandering the streets in a world underneath it all
Nothing seems to be
Nothing tastes as sweet as what I can't have
Like you and the way that you're twisting your hair round your finger
Tonight I'm not afraid to tell you
What I feel about you

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
And cannonball into the water
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will for you I will

forgive me if I st-stutter
From all the clutter in my head
Cause I could fall asleep in those eyes
Like a water bed
Do I seem familiar
I crossed you in hallways a thousand times
No more camouflage
I want to be exposed
And not be afraid to fall

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
And cannonball into the water
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will for you I will

Always want what you can't have
But I got to try
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will, for you I will, for you I will

if I could dim the lights in the mall
And create a mood, I would
And shout out your name so it echoes in every room
I would

that's what I'd do
That's what I'd do
To get through to you

I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
And cannonball into the water
I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will for you I will

Always want what you can't have
But I got to try




I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have
For you I will, for you I will, for you I will

Overall Meaning

The song "Confidence" by Teddy Geiger is a heartfelt expression of love and the desire to be vulnerable in the face of it. The first two lines of the song set the tone for a feeling of being lost or unsure, as the singer wanders the streets in a world that seems empty and devoid of sweetness or satisfaction. Despite this feeling, there is one thing that stands out to the singer - the object of his affection, who he can't seem to get enough of. He describes watching them twist their hair around their finger, and feeling an urge to express his feelings for them. This is a moment of bravery for the singer, who says he is "not afraid" to tell this person how he feels.


The chorus of the song is an expression of determination and resolve, as the singer declares that he will "muster every ounce of confidence" he has in order to pursue this person. He says he will "cannon ball into the water" despite the risks, and do whatever it takes to make his intentions known. Even if he stutters or feels overwhelmed by the clutter in his head, he is willing to take the chance and be vulnerable in order to pursue love. The final verse expresses a desire to create the perfect setting for a confession of love, with dimmed lights and whispered echoes of the object of his affection's name.


Line by Line Meaning

Wandering the streets, in a world underneath it all
Feeling lost and disconnected from the world, living in a mental space separate from reality.


Nothing seems to be, nothing tastes as sweet As what I can't have Like you and the way that you're twisting your hair round your finger Tonight I'm not afraid to tell you What I feel about you.
Experiencing a desire for what is unattainable, specifically a romantic interest. Despite fear, the singer is determined to express their feelings.


I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have and cannon ball into the water I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have For you I will For you I will
Making the decision to act fearlessly and move forward with expressing their feelings. Willing to take a leap of faith and make their intentions and emotions clear.


Forgive me if I st-stutter From all of the clutter in my head Cause I could fall asleep in those eyes Like a water bed
Acknowledging the possibility of anxiety or nervousness in expressing themselves. A compliment is paid to the romantic interest in reference to their captivating and comforting presence.


Do I seem familiar, I've crossed you in hallways a thousand times, no more camouflage I want to be exposed, and not be afraid to fall.
Reflecting on prior interactions with the romantic interest and a desire to remove any barriers or misunderstandings that may have existed. Expressing the need for honesty and vulnerability in order to move forward.


You always want what you can't have But I've got to try I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have For you I will
Acknowledging the common impulse to desire what is unattainable, but committing to taking a chance and trying regardless.


If I could dim the lights in the mall And create a mood I would Shout out your name so it echoes in every room, yeah That's what I'd do, That's what I'd do, That's what I'd do, To get through to you
Fantasizing about dramatic and grand gestures to express themselves to the romantic interest. Describing a willingness to be bold and creative in order to be heard and seen clearly for who they are.


I'm gonna muster every ounce of confidence I have For you I will For you I will For you I will For you
Reiterating the commitment to taking a chance and expressing themselves fully, with the ultimate goal of winning the affection and attention of the romantic interest.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY MANN, TEDDY GEIGER

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@kittkatt5878

I still think this is a beautiful song.

@jiggyman5

My confidence booster. Since I cannot fake it like everyone else.

@andrewmasc3174

For sure

@superfta14

always be

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Me too!!!

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2021 and this still gives me the feels

@kittkatt5878

Gosh I still love this!

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Holy throwback to my teens

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