I'm not Pretty
Jessia Lyrics

Maybe I'm not pretty, maybe I'm just fun
The singer is acknowledging that they may not fit society’s traditional standards of beauty and is instead focusing on highlighting their other positive qualities.

'Cause I got a belly and I got a bum
The singer is describing their physical features that don't conform to societal standards.

And I'm always jelly of all the other ones
The singer is indicating they feel envious of those who possess the traditional beauty standards.

With their itty bitty bellies and
The artist is referring to small, flat stomachs which are typically held in high regard.

Their rom pum pum pums
The artist is referring to toned bum muscles.

I know that I should love myself
The singer recognizes the importance of self-love.

But it's getting kinda hard when you're
The singer acknowledges the difficulty they face in trying to love themselves.

Constantly feeling like garbage
The artist expresses how they feel about themselves.

Know I shouldn't hurt myself
The artist recognizes the negative impact of self-harm.

But I can't find a way to lose weight
The artist indicates their desire to lose weight but is struggling to do so.

Without literally starving
The singer is highlighting that dieting can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food.

Every other song says I'm beautiful
The artist acknowledges that society celebrates and idolizes traditional beauty standards.

But what if I don't feel like I'm beautiful?
The singer is questioning the pressures of society to conform to traditional beauty standards.

I wish my body image didn't say
The singer wants society to change their focus on traditional beauty standards.

That I should be another kinda way
The singer is highlighting the pressure they feel to conform to traditional beauty standards.

But I can't be jelly of all the other ones
The artist is recognizing the need to focus on and love their own unique qualities.

So I'm falling in love with my
The artist is describing a change in perspective.

Rom pum pum pum
The singer is highlighting the positive traits of their body and, in turn, learning to appreciate themselves more.

I'm not gonna ask for help
The singer recognizes that others' encouragement might not be enough to make such a dramatic shift in perspective.

'Cause all you're gonna say is
The artist is anticipating the positive affirmations they might receive in response to asking for help.

"You're perfect and oh you're so worth it"
The artist is highlighting that the positive affirmations they might receive don't necessarily address the root of the issue.

But sometimes I hate myself
The artist acknowledges that self-love isn't always easy and perfect.

I get inside my head and I think that
The singer is highlighting how self-doubt can take hold of one's thoughts.

I somehow deserve this
The artist acknowledges that they feel responsible for their negative self-image.

So I'm falling in love with my
The singer is describing a renewed focus on self-love.

Rom pum pum pum
The singer is highlighting the positive traits of their body and, in turn, learning to appreciate themselves more.