A Spoonful of Shallow Makes Your Head an Empty Space
I the Mighty Lyrics

You came here to lie
You entered this situation with the intention to deceive others.

It's all you know
You have made a habit of lying and it has become your default approach.

It's a desperate cry to feed your low ego
Your lying behavior is motivated by a need to boost your own self-esteem.

So drink up and smile and clench your jaw
You continue to deceive others while inwardly experiencing stress and tension.

Transparent denial
Your attempts to conceal the truth are easily seen through by others.

Like lips curled upward hide your flaws
Just as a smile can mask your true feelings, your lies enable you to keep your shortcomings hidden from view.

Now aren't you a sad little soul? (Aren't you a sad little soul?)
The singer is calling out the listener's behavior and expressing pity for them.

Wouldn't you love to be whole?
The artist poses a rhetorical question to the listener, asking if they aspire to become a better version of themselves.

If you don't know who you are, you are never gonna get that far
Without a clear sense of identity, one cannot hope to make significant progress in their personal or professional life.

I talk to myself
The artist is describing a personal habit of introspection and self-reflection.

It's all I know
This self-talk is the primary mechanism by which the singer works through their personal struggles and issues.

It's how I sort out the mess that is my own ego
The artist's self-talk serves a therapeutic purpose, helping them to identify and address their own flaws and weaknesses.

It gets fragile and worn much like your own
Just as the singer's ego is subject to damage and wear, so too is the listener's sense of self.

But if you hide from that fact
The singer suggests that the listener tries to avoid confronting their own issues and weaknesses.

You fake the life you could have known
By refusing to acknowledge their true self, the listener is missing out on the opportunity to live an authentic and fulfilling life.

Oh yeah, you wanna free yourself?
The artist is challenging the listener to embrace honesty and authenticity in order to achieve personal liberation.

Then say what you feel and give a fuck less
The artist is urging the listener to be more candid and confident, without worrying about the opinions of others.

The color of honesty suits you best
The singer is offering encouragement and support for the listener's efforts to live more truthfully and authentically.

Now you're gonna find your way home
The singer expresses optimism that the listener will find a sense of direction and purpose by embracing their true self.

If you don't know who you are, you're never gonna get that far
The refrain is repeated, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge in achieving personal growth and success.