dear insecurity
Gnash Lyrics

Dear insecurity
The singer addresses their own feelings of insecurity.

When you gonna take your hands off me?
The singer questions when they will be rid of their insecurities.

When you ever gonna let me be Proud of who I am?
The singer wishes to be able to feel confident and proud of themselves despite their insecurities.

Oh insecurity
The artist restates the theme of the song.

I hate the way you make me feel
The artist despises the negativity that comes with their insecurity.

I hate the things you make me think
The singer dislikes the negative thoughts that arise due to their insecurity.

You make me sick to my stomach
The insecurities cause discomfort and unwellness to the singer.

I wish that I wasn't me
At times, the artist wishes that they were someone else to avoid feeling insecure.

Some days, when I wake up I see myself in the mirror
The artist reflects on how insecurity can be triggered by simply looking in the mirror or seeing oneself in a vulnerable state.

I feel like what shouldn't be couldn't be clearer
The artist feels that their flaws and insecurities are apparent and impossible to ignore.

My nose to my clothes, from my chin to my skin
The singer analyzes every aspect of themselves, both physical and mental, and finds faults in each one.

I'll never be good enough ever again
The artist believes they'll never reach a level of satisfaction or contentment with themselves due to their insecurity.

For you, so I changed for you
The singer conveys how insecurity can cause them to change themselves to meet the standards of others.

Then I'd died for you, then you made me blue
The singer expresses how their insecurity may have caused them to make significant sacrifices for others, but their efforts were not appreciated.

If I were you, I'd hate me too
The singer acknowledges that their self-hatred could be perceived negatively by others.

But I already feel like you do
The artist feels that their insecurity causes them to assume others also dislike them.

Because, you tell me I'm not worth shit
The artist receives negative feedback from their insecurity, telling them that they are not valuable or worthy of love and respect.

And the bad luck's on purpose
The singer feels as if their insecurity attracts negative outcomes and situations in their life.

And if I'm sad then I deserve it
The singer feels as if they are the cause of their own sadness and pain due to their insecurities.

But underneath the surface
The artist implies that there is more to them than what their insecurities reveal.

I'm hurting, searching and learning
The artist reflects on how their insecurity causes them pain, but also prompts them to search for ways to improve and learn about themselves.

My imperfections make me perfect
The artist finds beauty and perfection in their imperfections, and embraces their flaws as part of who they are.

I feel like I'm dying on the inside
The singer experiences significant emotional pain due to their insecurities.

But I smile it off
The artist hides their pain and puts on a façade of happiness to avoid revealing their insecurities.

I'm a mess, I'm depressed, I'm alone and it's all my fault
The singer blames themselves for their negative emotions and feels isolated due to their insecurities.

Did I do something wrong? This feeling's unfair
The singer questions themselves and wonders if they are to blame for their insecurities or if they are being unfairly inflicted on them.

You're making me anxious but why the fuck do I care?
The singer recognizes that their insecurity causes them anxiety, but questions why they still give it power over them.

I overthink everything til' my thoughts are impaired
The artist tends to overanalyze things to the point of damaging their mental state.

I hate everything about me I think I need some air
The artist becomes overwhelmed by their negative self-talk and criticism and feels the need to take a break.

Drink some water, take a breath
The singer suggests simple ways to help calm oneself down and ease anxiety.

Take a moment to be thankful for the reasons that you're blessed
The singer suggests practicing gratitude to shift the focus from negative to positive thoughts.

It's not about mistakes you made or failures that you had
The artist reinforces that flaws and mistakes do not define a person's worth or value.

It's all about the memories & little things you have
The artist encourages focusing on the positive aspects of one's life, such as cherished memories or small joys, to combat insecurity.

Your freckles and flaws to your body and bruises
The artist finds beauty in the imperfections, such as freckles and scars, that make them unique.

Your scars to your beautiful birth marks, the truth is
The singer continues to highlight the beauty in the things that make someone different, such as scars or birthmarks.

We're one in the same
The artist suggests that their audience can find common ground with them when it comes to feeling insecure or flawed.

So play the cards that your dealt
The singer advises accepting oneself and working with what one has.

Nobody likes you more than when you're being yourself
The singer suggests that embracing one's true self is essential to gaining self-respect and acceptance.

I am Proud of the person who I am
The singer declares that they have found pride in themselves despite their insecurities.

Nobody's gon' tell me who I am
The artist asserts that they will not allow others to define or limit them.

Or who I can be
The artist emphasizes that they have the power to choose their own path and identity.

Taking my life into my hands
The singer feels empowered to take control of their own life and decisions.

Their tired of hiding who I am
The singer is no longer willing to hide or be ashamed of who they are.

I am me, so
The artist embraces their true identity and declares that they will no longer be controlled by their insecurities.

It's time I make you take your hands off me
The artist expresses their desire to rid themselves of their insecurities and take back control of their life.

Set me free, I'm gonna let you see
The artist hopes that overcoming their insecurities will allow others to see the true, unguarded version of themselves.

I'm proud of who I am
The singer comes full circle and reiterates the newfound self-respect and confidence they have gained.