Skin
Jessica Baio Lyrics

Someone take away my phone
The singer acknowledges her excessive use of the internet and requests help in managing it.

I spend way too long on the internet
The singer admits to devoting excessive amounts of time to internet usage.

And it always finds a way to take control
The singer acknowledges that the internet seems to have a hold on her, despite her efforts to resist its influence.

Yes, I’ve tried to let it go
The artist has attempted to reduce or eliminate her internet usage in the past.

But I can’t unsee what’s in front of me
The artist has been exposed to negative online content that she cannot forget or ignore.

Something about this place just makes me
The singer identifies the internet as a source of negative emotions.

Nauseous and insecure
The singer feels physically ill and doubtful of herself when using the internet.

Self-conscious
The artist is acutely aware of herself and how she is perceived by others on the internet.

In my skin
The artist's insecurity and self-consciousness are closely tied to her identity and sense of self.

I wish I could just feel happy in my skin
The artist desires to feel comfortable and confident in her own body and identity.

That I didn’t have to ask what’s wrong with it
The singer wishes to be free from self-doubt and criticism about her appearance and identity.

Hate the way I hate myself
The artist feels intense self-loathing and struggles to accept herself as she is.

I overthink when I know that I shouldn’t
The singer recognizes that she is engaging in unhealthy thought patterns and that she should try to stop.

Know it’s wrong but I still compare my, my, my
The singer understands that comparing herself to others is harmful, but she still does it anyway.

Self-deprecating
The singer frequently puts herself down and undermines her own self-worth.

Suffocating
The artist feels trapped and unable to escape her negative thoughts and emotions.

No air and I can’t breathe
The artist feels overwhelmed and suffocated by her own negative emotions.

I’m sick and tired of feeling
The singer is exhausted by the constant negativity and self-doubt that she experiences.

Just wanna love myself
The singer desires to feel self-love and acceptance.

And accept what I can’t help
The artist acknowledges that some aspects of herself may be beyond her control and is trying to learn acceptance.

Believe when someone tells me I’m pretty
The artist struggles to believe that others find her attractive, and wishes to be more accepting of compliments.

Oh I wish I could see it
The artist understands that her self-image is distorted and wants to develop a more positive outlook.

Oh why can’t I just be fine
The singer laments her inability to accept and feel good about herself.