Naked
Heaven & Hell - Ava Max Lyrics

Wrap me in designer sheets and trace along this pain
I am looking for comfort and luxury to distract from my inner turmoil and emotional struggles.

Ask me what they used to say, that trouble was my name
I have a reputation for being difficult or causing problems and am haunted by this perception.

I've playin' a fool, since I stepped into the game
I have put on a facade and acted foolishly in order to fit in or succeed in life.

Tell me I'm like Heaven, take the good Lord's name in vain
Even though I have flaws and make mistakes, I want to be perceived as perfect and use religion as an expression of this desire.

But when I play my cards, keep 'em close to my chest
I am hesitant to reveal my true self or emotions, and don't want to be vulnerable.

Never fall in love, everybody loses the bet
I don't believe in love or relationships, as I have been hurt before and think they always end in heartbreak.

But underneath, I just need to forget
Despite my outer confidence, I have a deep desire to forget my pain and escape reality.

So come and get me undressed
I want someone to help me let go of my guard and be vulnerable with them.

Boy, you can take off all my clothes and never see me naked
Just because someone physically undresses me, it doesn't mean they truly see me and understand my inner self.

See me for real
I want someone to see my authentic self, beyond my physical appearance or facade.

If you don't know my heart, you're never gonna break it
I am protecting myself from being hurt by not allowing anyone to truly know me or get close to my heart.

Baby
An informal term of endearment towards the person she is addressing.

Tell me if it's safe to bare my soul
I want reassurance that I can safely open up and be vulnerable with someone without fear of judgement or rejection.

I wanna show you my deepest secrets
I desire to share my most personal and intimate thoughts with someone I trust.

I think I'm ready to be exposed
I am ready to let go of my guard and show my true self to someone I care about.

I want you watching me
I want someone to witness my journey of self-discovery and growth.

And really see me naked
I want someone to not only see me physically undressed, but to see into my soul and truly understand who I am.

If I keep my distance, I can't connect with you
My fear of being hurt and reluctance to be vulnerable is preventing me from forming a deep emotional connection with someone.

Lay my head on your chest, and just surrender
I want to trust someone enough to let go of my guard and surrender control to them, feeling safe in their arms.

Oh, oh-oh
A vocalization used for emphasis and emotional expression in the song.