Freak
Holly Elle Lyrics

This little girl has nightmares almost every night
The girl in question has frightening dreams more frequently than the average person, likely due to the bullying and discrimination she experiences from other girls at her school.

Some of the girls in her high school telling her she ain't right
A group of female peers are constantly berating and belittling the girl, making her feel inadequate and abnormal.

She dresses like a boy; it's how she's always felt
The girl feels more comfortable presenting herself in clothing that would typically be worn by boys/men, and has felt this way for a long time.

But because she's a little bit different they're putting her through hell
Unfortunately, her peers are using her different style of dress as a source of ridicule and torment, making her life miserable.

This little boy likes makeup, but only in his room
The male subject of the verse has an interest in wearing cosmetics, but he only feels comfortable doing so in private.

He is afraid, he is ashamed, thinking what if they knew
The boy feels scared and guilty, worrying about being judged or rejected if his inclination towards makeup became known to others.

He's still in the closet, but the other boys can tell
The boy is keeping his love of makeup hidden from his peers, but they have picked up on some cues that make them suspicious or uncomfortable around him.

In the hall, in the yard, in the locker room, they're putting him through hell
As a result of their suspicion/discomfort, the other boys are bullying and harassing this child, making him feel miserable and isolated.

I'm a freak, you're a freak, he's a freak, she's a freak, it's a freak And it really don't matter If a girl do a boy do a boy do a boy do a girl do a girl do a boy
The chorus is celebrating and embracing people's individual quirks and differences. The singer acknowledges that everyone is a 'freak' in their own way, regardless of gender or sexuality, and encourages people to let go of narrow expectations and embrace their own uniqueness.

That little boy and girl are getting down tonight With every other damn freak in the freakin' world, no we're not gonna hide We're takin' this bitch over, time for show and tell In the club, in the street, no matter where we be, we're gonna be ourselves
The final verse is another call to arms - the singer is suggesting that anyone who has ever felt ostracized or isolated should come together and celebrate their differences. She encourages people to let their freak flag fly high, even in public, and take pride in their own unique identities.