Conviction
Jessia Lyrics
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I'm dramatic
I′m a psychopath
Ain't it tragic?
Oh, oh
Do you wanna play?
Push my buttons
Before I change my mind
Oh, my mind
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I′m in your head
I′ve got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin′ too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I′m holdin' tight
I′ll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Fill my cup of tea
Slow and steady
I'ma make you weak
You kinda like it
Oh, oh
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I′m in your head
I′ve got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin′ too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I′m holdin' tight
I′ll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Take these broken wings
And watch me fly out of my body
I just wanna be somebody
That I'd like to know
I know all my actions
Are just copin' with my fractures
If I heal to somethin′ different
I will let you know
But for now
I′m in your head
I've got your heart
Don′t you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I′m in your head
I'm holdin′ tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice your conviction
In "Conviction," Jessia takes on the persona of someone who is unstable, unpredictable, and dangerous. The opening lines establish this character, with references to being a "maniac," "dramatic," and "psychopath." Despite this ominous persona, Jessia invites listeners to "play" with her and "push [her] buttons." She suggests that she will rob them blind and then kiss them goodnight, indicating a kind of character who can't be trusted - yet somehow remains alluring.
The song seems to be exploring the idea of attraction to danger and unpredictability. Jessia's character is portrayed as someone who can get inside your mind, seemingly holding your heart in her hands. She warns listeners not to run too far, suggesting that her pull is irresistible. However, the chorus suggests that she is only interested in "practicing" others' conviction for a minute - she is not really invested in causing harm, but rather is exploring the thrill of control.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a maniac
I am crazy and unpredictable
I'm dramatic
I tend to exaggerate and create a scene
I'm a psychopath
I have a mental disorder that makes it difficult for me to empathize with others
Ain't it tragic?
Isn't it sad?
Do you wanna play?
Would you like to engage in this game I am playing?
Push my buttons
Provoke me or cause me to react emotionally
Make my getaway
Escape from me
Before I change my mind
Before I decide to do something different
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
Whenever someone tries to form a close relationship with me
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
They end up experiencing emotions they wanted but without realizing the full consequences
I'm in your head
I am influencing your thoughts
I've got your heart
I have a hold on your emotions
Don't you think twice
Don't hesitate
About runnin' too far
About distancing yourself from me
Let me practice your conviction
Allow me to test your belief in something
But only for a minute
But for a short amount of time
I'm holdin' tight
I am keeping a firm grip on you
I'll rob you blind
I will take everything from you
And then kiss you goodnight
And then give you a false sense of security
Fill my cup of tea
Satisfy my desires and interests
Slow and steady
Taking my time and being careful
I'ma make you weak
I will manipulate you and make you vulnerable
You kinda like it
You enjoy the way I am making you feel
Take these broken wings
Accept my faults and shortcomings
And watch me fly out of my body
Observe me transforming and freeing myself
I just wanna be somebody
I want to become someone who I would admire
That I'd like to know
A person who I would want as a friend
I know all my actions
I am aware of all the things I do
Are just copin' with my fractures
Are just a way for me to deal with my inner conflicts
If I heal to somethin' different
If I become something else after healing
I will let you know
I will inform you
Let me practice, let me practice
Allow me to perfect my manipulative skills
Let me practice your conviction
Allow me to test your strength of belief
But only for a minute
But for a brief period of time
Writer(s): Jessika Harling, Nathan Chiu
Contributed by Henry N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ramana1168
I'm a maniac
I'm dramatic
I'm a psychopath
Ain't it tragic?
Oh, oh
Do you wanna play?
Push my buttons
Make my getaway
Before I change my mind
Oh, my mind
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I'm in your head
I've got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Fill my cup of tea
Slow and steady
I'ma make you weak
You kinda like it
Oh, oh
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I'm in your head
I've got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Take these broken wings
And watch me fly out of my body
I just wanna be somebody
That I'd like to know
I know all my actions
Are just copin' with my fractures
If I heal to somethin' different
I will let you know
But for now
I'm in your head
I've got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice your conviction
@adangjapri3091
I'm a maniac
I'm dramatic
I'm a psychopath
Ain't it tragic?
Oh, oh
[Verse 2]
Do you wanna play?
Push my buttons
Make my getaway
Before I change my mind
Oh, my mind
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted, but little they know
[Chorus]
I'm in your head, I've got your heart
Don't you think twice about runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction, oh
But only for a minute
I'm in your head, I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind and then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction, oh
But only for a minute
[Verse 3]
Fill my cup of tea
Slow and steady
I'ma make you weak
You kinda like it
Oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted, but little they know
[Chorus]
I'm in your head, I've got your heart
Don't you think twice about runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction, oh
But only for a minute
I'm in your head, I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind and then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction, oh
But only for a minute
[Bridge]
Take these broken wings and watch me fly out of my body
I just wanna be somebody that I'd like to know
I know all my actions are just copin' with my fractures
If I heal to somethin' different I will let you know
But for now
[Chorus]
I'm in your head, I've got your heart
Don't you think twice about runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction, oh
But only for a minute
I'm in your head, I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind and then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction, oh
But only for a minute
[Post-Chorus]
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice your conviction
Written By
JESSIA & Nathan Chiu
Release Date
July 20, 2020
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@ramana1168
I'm a maniac
I'm dramatic
I'm a psychopath
Ain't it tragic?
Oh, oh
Do you wanna play?
Push my buttons
Make my getaway
Before I change my mind
Oh, my mind
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I'm in your head
I've got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Fill my cup of tea
Slow and steady
I'ma make you weak
You kinda like it
Oh, oh
'Cause every time somebody tries to get me to get close
They wake up with feelings they wanted but little they know
I'm in your head
I've got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Take these broken wings
And watch me fly out of my body
I just wanna be somebody
That I'd like to know
I know all my actions
Are just copin' with my fractures
If I heal to somethin' different
I will let you know
But for now
I'm in your head
I've got your heart
Don't you think twice
About runnin' too far
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
I'm in your head
I'm holdin' tight
I'll rob you blind
And then kiss you goodnight
Let me practice your conviction
But only for a minute
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice, let me practice
Let me practice your conviction
@homelabsmart7635
Deserves so much more attention. Can't get it out of my head so here I am at 3 am listening to it over and over
@sehr422
man this is so underrated
@sehr422
just leaving this here as proof i was here before this blew up
@mysteriousj2448
Songs I loved from her voice so far: When, Conviction and I'm not pretty
@erikajane2241
I'm addicted to you(r) music
@MJ-ky4oj
How does this not have like 100K likes?? Cause this song is AWESOME!
@yiolantaniva3238
Girl i really hope you become an actual famous singer, because you damn deserve it. Keep it going!
@PlayLyss
What the heck? I was trying to find the lyrics to this song because I love it so much and I couldn't find them anywhere, which was odd because usually every song has some page with lyrics however obscure it is. So I looked it up on YouTube only to find it has 803 views. What???? I expected something more around 22 million. Jessia, this song is SO good. I play it at top volume in my car and sing it at the top of my lungs on my way to and from work. You are beyond talented. Don't lose heart, this song will blow up. It just takes a few more people to comment and like before the algorithm starts recommending it and trust me, people will love it. Thanks for blessing our ears with this masterpiece!!! Unreal that it has so little views.
@lexiallard5774
IKR!? She reminds me so much of Billie Elish! I love her songs!!
@georgiacleme
@Rianna Mangal lmao