I'M SORRY
Human Kitten Lyrics

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Change the things you hate or change the way you feel
Complaining is fucking worthless, but I totally understand the appeal
Every small trace of sexism in me is the direct result of insecurity
I'm trying to be better, trying to understand the plight of others and the scars on their hands

But I know I'll never be good enough for you
Yes, I know I'll never be good enough for you
And I know, to you, I am weak

But I know that I am not weak
So I'll try to prove myself, I am not a wimp
I am not a wimp

So I'll scream to a room full of strangers all my deepest darkest secrets
And I assure you, my lyrics aren't a joke, yes I really do believe this
That by the end of the show, by the end of the show, by the end of the show, by the end of the show

You'll know more about me than my friends and family
And that's all my fault

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Human Kitten's song "I'm Sorry" address a common struggle with self-improvement and insecurity. The opening line "Change the things you hate or change the way you feel" is reflective of the two options presented to improve oneself. The next line acknowledges the appeal of complaining, but the main message is that it is "fucking worthless." The following line "Every small trace of sexism in me is the direct result of insecurity" is an admission that personal insecurities can lead to negative beliefs and behaviors towards others, specifically sexism.

The artist then expresses a desire to better understand and empathize with others, stating "I'm trying to be better, trying to understand the plight of others and the scars on their hands." However, despite these efforts, there is an acknowledgement that they may never be good enough for someone they care about, saying "But I know I'll never be good enough for you." This creates a tense contradiction between a personal desire for self-improvement and a perceived failure to meet the expectations of others.

The final section of the song describes the artist's attempt to prove themselves by sharing their deepest secrets with strangers during a performance, suggesting a need for validation and acceptance. However, this oversharing is ultimately seen as their own fault, further reflecting a deep self-blame and insecurity. Overall, the lyrics capture the complex and often painful process of trying to improve oneself while navigating a world where expectations and standards are constantly changing.

Line by Line Meaning

Change the things you hate or change the way you feel
You have a choice in how you perceive and react to things you dislike.

Complaining is fucking worthless, but I totally understand the appeal
Although complaining may not bring about significant change, it can be cathartic to express one's frustrations.

Every small trace of sexism in me is the direct result of insecurity
Sexist thoughts or behaviors may stem from personal feelings of inadequacy or anxiety.

I'm trying to be better, trying to understand the plight of others and the scars on their hands
The artist is actively working to improve themselves and empathize with the struggles of others.

But I know I'll never be good enough for you
Despite their efforts, the artist feels inadequate in the eyes of someone they care about.

Yes, I know I'll never be good enough for you
This sentiment is repeated to emphasize the singer's sense of inadequacy.

And I know, to you, I am weak
The same person views the singer as weak and insufficient.

But I know that I am not weak
Despite being viewed as such, the artist recognizes their own strength and resilience.

So I'll try to prove myself, I am not a wimp
The artist will strive to demonstrate their fortitude and dispel the negative perception of them.

I am not a wimp
This statement is repeated to further assert the artist's conviction in their strength.

So I'll scream to a room full of strangers all my deepest darkest secrets
In an effort to be transparent and genuine, the singer will share intimate details of themselves with unfamiliar individuals.

And I assure you, my lyrics aren't a joke, yes I really do believe this
The artist is sincere in their lyrics and wants their audience to know that.

That by the end of the show, by the end of the show, by the end of the show, by the end of the show
The singer hopes that through their performance, their audience will have gained a deeper understanding of who they are.

You'll know more about me than my friends and family
The singer anticipates that their public expression will reveal more about them than even those closest to them know.

And that's all my fault
The singer accepts responsibility for their decision to share personal information with strangers.

Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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