Paper Doll
Lauren Martinez Lyrics
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Wondering if someone will ever be mine
And I'm not lonely most of the time
But my mother thinks something isn't right
'Cause here I am again at the back of the line
And she'll ask the question every time to time
Like, "Honey it's okay if you don't really like guys"
All my friends have tied the knot
He's more attractive when he isn't mine
And I don't know why
I hope you're not hoping
Hanging pictures on the wall like I'm a paper doll
If you're gonna hold me
You better take it like a man and watch out for you're hand
I'm never gonna give you what you think
I'm just a paper cut to make you bleed
Always find myself tryna sneak out the back
Maybe it's the chemicals that I really lack?
I'm unbalanced and afraid
Don't say you love me or I'll run away
I never keep 'em long enough to meet my dad
And I don't understand
I hope you're not hoping
Hanging pictures on the wall like I'm a paper doll
If you're gonna hold me
You better take it like a man and watch out for you're hand
I'm never gonna give you what you think
I'm just a paper cut to make you bleed
Cutting into you're skin when you touch me
If I am just paper thin, how could I ever feel you're loving?
Always find myself at the back of the line
Wondering if someone will ever be mine
And I'm not lonely most of the time
But my mother thinks something isn't right
'Cause here I am again at the back of the line
And I don't know why
I hope you're not hoping
Hanging pictures on the wall like I'm a paper doll
If you're gonna hold me
You better take it like a man and watch out for you're hand
I'm never gonna give you what you think
I'm just a paper cut to make you bleed
The song "Paper Doll" by Lauren Martinez is a melancholic reflection on love and self-doubt. The lyrics talk about feeling like a disposable object, never able to find a lasting connection with another person. The singer seems to be struggling with her own identity and desires, trying to understand what it is that she truly wants from a relationship. She notes that her friends have gotten married while she's still pining after her ex, who she finds more attractive when he's not hers.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that she doesn't want to be objectified or idealized by someone who doesn't truly know her. She warns that she's not going to give them what they want and that they better be careful because they might end up hurt. The lyrics suggest that the singer is vulnerable and doesn't want to be taken advantage of. There's a sense of detachment in the way she describes herself as "paper thin" and feeling like a "paper doll."
Overall, "Paper Doll" is a poignant and introspective song that touches on themes of loneliness, insecurity, and the complexity of relationships. The song is raw and emotional, with the singer baring her soul and admitting her fears and doubts.
Line by Line Meaning
Always find myself at the back of the line
I feel like I'm always last in everything I do or try.
Wondering if someone will ever be mine
I hope to find someone with whom I can share my love.
And I'm not lonely most of the time
I'm happy with the person I am, but I would love to have someone to share it with.
But my mother thinks something isn't right
My mom thinks there's something wrong with me because I haven’t found someone yet.
'Cause here I am again at the back of the line
I'm stuck in my position of being last.
And she'll ask the question every time to time
My mom often asks me if I'm okay with not liking guys the way she expected me to.
All my friends have tied the knot
All my friends are married and I'm still single.
And I'm still thinking that my ex is hot
I'm still attracted to my ex even though we're no longer together.
He's more attractive when he isn't mine
I find him more attractive and desirable now that I can't have him.
And I don't know why
I'm not sure why my feelings for my ex haven't gone away yet.
I hope you're not hoping
I don't want you to have unrealistic expectations about me.
Hanging pictures on the wall like I'm a paper doll
I don't want you to think of me as a two-dimensional object.
If you're gonna hold me
If you want to be with me, you have to understand I'm not easy to hold.
You better take it like a man and watch out for you're hand
You need to handle me with care if you want to be with me.
I'm never gonna give you what you think
I'm not going to be who you expect me to be.
I'm just a paper cut to make you bleed
I may cause you pain even though I don't mean to.
Always find myself tryna sneak out the back
I often try to escape from things that make me uncomfortable.
Maybe it's the chemicals that I really lack?
I sometimes wonder if I'm missing something crucial to make a relationship work.
I'm unbalanced and afraid
I feel like I'm not stable enough to make a commitment.
Don't say you love me or I'll run away
If you confess your love to me, I might feel overwhelmed and push you away.
I never keep 'em long enough to meet my dad
I never keep my boyfriends around long enough for them to meet my dad.
And I don't understand
I don't understand why I can't make a relationship work.
Cutting into your skin when you touch me
My sharp edges may hurt you if you get too close to me.
If I am just paper thin, how could I ever feel your loving?
If I'm not enough for you, how could I ever feel loved and cherished?
Contributed by Jayden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nagitokomaedas
Heard this at H&M and I'm so glad I found it. So good.
@laurenmartinez9622
Thank you so much!!♥️♥️♥️
@linaarendt5211
same
@derpyalyssa8897
Same I heard it in H&M and I thought it was cool
@daniarciga890
Same 😂❤️
@mackieyang9576
wow same
@Rach-db9vx
pop up randomly on spotify . love it!!
@exitearth8
I'm at H&M store in Hongkong and I'm hearing this song so I am here now So lov your song ❤❤❤
@laurenmartinez9622
Thank you so much for listening!!♥️
@dora42
same from hk H&M haha love the song