Miss Myself
Loren Allred Lyrics
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Imagine I′m ten feet tall
I'd do a little dance in pajama pants
Running down the halls
Then I had to grow up
No more messing up
I heard you gotta fit in
You gotta blend in of you wanna be happy
′Til I finally looked in the mirror
That's when I started to miss myself
Started to tell myself
You don't need nobody else
Don′t need nothin′ but me
That's when I started to love myself
To take better care of myself
I don′t need nobody else
Don't need nothin′ but me
(Nothin' but me
Nothin′ but me
Nothin' but me
Don't need nothin′ but me)
Had to make myself small
So I could fit the mold
I played by the book of a million rules to please them all
Had to get it wrong
To grow strong
To face living in a world where everybody′s the same
Smiling faces to hide the shame
So if you miss yourself too
I'm singing this song to you
That′s when I started to miss myself
Started to tell myself
You don't need nobody else
Don′t need nothin' but me
That′s when I started to love myself
To take better care of myself
See, I don't need nobody else
Don't need nothin′ but me
(Nothin′ but me
Nothin' but me
Nothin′ but me
Don't need nothin′ but me)
What makes you different makes you special, you see
So I won't let it go to waste
Not everybody has to understand me
For me to stop playing pretend
That′s when I started to miss myself
I started to tell myself
You don't need nobody else
Don't need nothin′ but me
That′s when I started to love myself
To take better care of myself
I don't need nobody else
Don′t need nothin' but me
(Nothin′ but me
Nothin' but me
Nothin′ but me
Don't need nothin' but me)
In Loren Allred's song Miss Myself, she reminisces on the freedom she felt as a child when she used to color on walls and dance around in her pajamas. However, as she grew older, she felt like she had to fit in with society's expectations and become the perfect doll that everyone wanted her to be. She began to hide her true self and play a role to please everyone else, conforming to the industry's endless rules. But the more she tried to fit in, the more she felt like she was losing herself. Eventually, she realized that she didn't need to change herself to fit anyone's mold and that the key to happiness was to love and take care of herself. She encourages her listeners to embrace their unique qualities and not to worry about fitting in with everyone else.
The song's message is a powerful reminder to stay true to ourselves and not to lose our individuality for the sake of others' approval. It speaks to the universal struggle of finding self-love and self-acceptance, and the pressure that society places on individuals to conform. Loren's soulful vocals and empowering lyrics make this song an uplifting and inspiring anthem for anyone struggling to find their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to color on the walls
I used to express myself freely and creatively as a child.
Imagine I'm ten feet tall
I had a big imagination and felt like I could conquer anything as a child.
I'd do a little dance in pajama pants, running down the halls
I was carefree and would dance around in my comfortable clothes with excitement as a child.
Then I had to grow up, no more messing up
As I matured, I felt pressure to be more responsible and make fewer mistakes.
I heard you gotta fit in, you gotta blend in if you wanna be happy
I thought conformity was necessary for happiness.
So I played a part like a perfect doll
I pretended to be who others wanted me to be to fit in.
Til I finally looked in the mirror
Eventually, I took a moment to reflect on who I had become.
That's when I started to miss myself
I realized that I had lost my true self and wanted to find it again.
Started to tell myself: You don't need nobody else, don't need nothin' but me
I began to understand that I only needed to be true to myself and not conform for others' sake.
Started to love myself, to take better care of myself
I began to value myself and prioritize my well-being.
Had to make myself small so I could fit the mold
I shrank myself to fit society's expectations of me.
Played by the book of a million rules to please them all
I followed countless societal expectations just to make others happy.
Had to get it wrong to grow strong
I learned from my mistakes and experiences to become a stronger, more independent person.
To face living in a world where everybody's the same, smiling faces to hide the shame
I realized that many people conform to fit in and hide their true selves.
So if you miss yourself too, I'm singing this song to you
If someone else is feeling lost and disconnected from their true self, this song is for them.
What makes you different makes you special, you see
Being unique and true to oneself is what makes someone special.
So I won't let it go to waste
I won't waste my uniqueness and will embrace it instead.
Not everybody has to understand me
Not everyone will understand or accept me, and that's okay.
For me to stop playing pretend
I don't have to pretend to be someone else to fit in anymore.
That's when I started to love myself, to take better care of myself
By embracing my true self, I began to love and prioritize my well-being.
I don't need nobody else, don't need nothin' but me
I only need to be true to myself and prioritize my own well-being.
Writer(s): Loren Allred, Michel Heyaca
Contributed by Jack S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@MariahClara
Love this song so much! It's one of my favorite songs of all time now. Thank you Loren! <3
@godgirl7546
🥰🥰🥰🥰
@BranFlores
One of the most beautiful voices of our generation.
@tristantupaz
Loren is born to be a STAR. I strongly believe that she'll be like Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, and other Icons. She's so famous here in the Philippines. I'm a professional Radio Dj in Manila. Everyone has been absolutely talking about Loren since she sang a Filipino Song! Loren has a voice and a face of a beautiful Angel. I have been a big fan of hers since she was The Voice Finalist. She worked with Andrea Broccoli, Michael Buble, and the legendary David Foster. Loren absolutely deserve to be a Super Star!!!!! I love her voice. ❤🙏❤🙏
@user-kd1mi9sy6d
I like " Pop" when you sing it because you still bring in your classical voice. Beautiful.
@anindamgoswami8469
I love Loren Allred. I love what she brings into this world. And that is 'Smile'.
@aerishskz3761
We must keep her at all cost. One of those rare talents there. You deserve a lot more better recognition in this word. This is ur year Miss Loren, we claim it!! Love youuu. fighting!
@gemmamccarthy3808
I Miss Myself too 😞 and this song spoke to me Heart & Soul, Thank You🙏❤🤗
@louisesylviawood1256
One hell of a vocalist aswell well done to Britain’s got talent for getting her out there