In 2019, Barrett joined the social media platform TikTok. Despite transitioning into music, Barrett has accumulated over 16 million followers on the platform as of July 2021.[3] Moreover, Barrett has garnered over 184 million likes on the platform and has had singles "Pain" and "La Di Die", featuring jxdn, used by over 89 and 75 thousand videos respectively.
Barrett began her music career in July 2020, when she released her piano-based ballad debut single "Pain". Barrett's debut single was released shortly after signing with Warner Records, the label reaching out and eventually signing her after discovering clips of her singing on TikTok.[4] Barrett continued her music career, intended to embody a "punk, dark rock kind of vibe", with the release of her dramatic second single and romantic-revenge anthem "If U Love Me" in October 2020.[5] Barrett shortly followed the release of her second single with a dark interpretation of Santa Baby, released in December 2020. In February 2021, Barrett released the dark anthem "La Di Die", which explores the downfalls of fame with fellow alt-pop artist Jxdn, produced by Travis Barker.[6][7][8] Barrett and collaborator Jxdn, along with Barker, performed the single live for the first time on the April 7, 2021 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and performed the song again on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 12, 2021.
On June 25, 2021, Barrett released "Counting Crimes", a song said by Barrett to be "about moving on from something toxic with an empowering bad bitch energy. Admitting that you have made mistakes, but the other person has done worse than you and understanding who really is the bad guy in the situation."[9] Barrett confirmed on the Zach Sang Show in July 2021 that her debut EP is titled Pretty Poison. The EP is seven tracks and was released in Fall 2021.[2]
Singer-songwriter Nessa Barrett's Warner Records debut album, young forever, features edgy, gothic pop grounded in stories about heartache, mental health, and accountability. Writing and singing have always been the saving grace that helped Barrett feel less alone in the world and less alone with her thoughts as she battled demons from her past and mental health struggles, including bipolar personality disorder and an eating disorder.
With young forever, Barrett embraces her internal and external conflicts, takes bleak thoughts, and expresses them bravely. "I like the darkness in things," she says. "I talk about a lot of things my generation is struggling with on this album." From the moody single "tired of california," where Barrett muses on the lack of authenticity in the City of Angels, to the psychological thriller-themed "madhouse," which deliciously weaves synth with Barrett's manic melody, to the acoustic "lovebomb," which finds Barrett singing about her struggles with BPD, young forever, is a dynamic debut rooted in reflection and raw emotions.
Punctuated by her grit-glam marvel, Barrett's music has intrinsically always been about empowering people who feel isolated. "Growing up, I was very ashamed of my struggles, so the second I got a platform, I knew what I had to do with it because I didn't want anyone to feel the way I felt - alone." With young forever, Barrett has crafted something truly special.
talk to myself
Nessa Barrett Lyrics
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'Cause parties are too much
And I don't need anymore judgement
So you keep your gossip
You're cool and you're toxic
Already got someone who does it
It's me, and that voice in my head
If you think that you can make me cry
More than me, myself, and I
Well, go ahead and try
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I'd give you the finger, I'd say, "Go to hell"
You can be mean, make it sacred, you will
But you can't say shit I don't say to myself
I wish you could hurt me
So maybe when I bleed
I could blame somebody else
But she's sick and she's twisted
A bit masochistic
There's no point in calling for help
It's me, and that voice in my head
Telling me that I'm better off dead
If you think that you can make me cry
More than me, myself, and I
Well, go ahead and try
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I'd give you the finger, I'd say, "Go to hell"
You can be mean, make it sacred, you will
But you can't say shit I don't say to myself
I get used, baby, it's you, baby
If you're hard to love
No one likes you, you're crazy, you're totally fucked
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I talk to myself
It's me
Yeah, that voice in my head telling me
That I'm better off dead
If you think that you can make me cry
More than me, myself, and I
Make me wanna die
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I'd give you the finger, I'd say, "Go to hell"
You can be mean, make it sacred, you will
But you can't say shit I don't say to myself
I get used, baby, it's you, baby
If you're hard to love
No one likes you, you're crazy, you're totally fucked
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I talk to myself
Nessa Barrett's song "talk to myself" is a contemplative piece about the self-talk and inner conflicts we all experience. The opening lines of the song address the singer's reluctance to socialize and attend parties due to the potential judgement she may face, highlighting her struggles with self-esteem. She expresses her disdain for others' gossip and toxic attitudes towards her, hinting at a deeper sense of isolation and hurt.
The chorus of the song is a powerful statement of self-love and resilience. Nessa asserts that no one can hurt her more than she can hurt herself, and that she will not let anyone speak to her in a way that she wouldn't speak to herself. This can be interpreted as a message of empowerment, encouraging listeners to take control of their inner dialogue and prioritize their mental well-being.
The second verse delves further into the complexity of the singer's psyche, addressing her self-destructive tendencies and the desire to externalize her pain. She acknowledges that she herself is responsible for her negative thoughts and actions, but also recognizes the allure of blaming someone else for her problems.
Overall, "talk to myself" showcases Nessa Barrett's lyrical prowess and introspective nature, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and self-love in navigating mental health challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't go out much
I prefer to stay indoors most of the time
'Cause parties are too much
I find parties overwhelming
And I don't need anymore judgement
I don't want to be criticized anymore
So you keep your gossip
Please don't spread rumors about me
You're cool and you're toxic
You might be considered popular, but you're harmful
Already got someone who does it
I have myself to criticize me already
It's me, and that voice in my head
My inner dialogue includes negative self-talk
Telling me that I'm better off dead
My inner critic tells me that I shouldn't be alive
If you think that you can make me cry
I'm already making myself cry
More than me, myself, and I
No one can hurt me more than I hurt myself
Well, go ahead and try
You can't hurt me more than I already hurt myself
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
If you use the same negative talk towards me that I use on myself
I'd give you the finger, I'd say, "Go to hell"
I would tell you to leave me alone
You can be mean, make it sacred, you will
You can say whatever hurtful things you want, it won't affect me more than what I already say to myself
But you can't say shit I don't say to myself
I already say the same mean things to myself so it won't affect me if you say it too
I wish you could hurt me
I wish someone else could be blamed for my pain
So maybe when I bleed
So when I'm hurting
I could blame somebody else
I could finally be relieved of the self-blame
But she's sick and she's twisted
My inner self is disturbed and dysfunctional
A bit masochistic
I can be self-destructive
There's no point in calling for help
No one can help me except myself
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
If you use negative words towards me like I use on myself
Make me wanna die
It makes me feel suicidal
I get used, baby, it's you, baby
I get accustomed to being hurt by you
If you're hard to love
If you're difficult to care about
No one likes you, you're crazy, you're totally fucked
You're unlikable, crazy, and completely ruined
I talk to myself
I am my own worst critic and I constantly beat myself up mentally
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Evan Robert Eliiot Blair, Janesa Jaida Barrett, Madison Yanofsky
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I don't go out much
'Cause parties are too much
And I don't need anymore judgement
So you keep your gossip
You're cool and you're toxic
Already got someone who does it
[Pre-Chorus]
It's me, and that voice in my head
Telling me that I'm better off dead
If you think that you can make me cry
More than me, myself and I
Well go ahead and try
Chorus]
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I'd give you the finger, I'd say, "Go to hell"
You can be mean, make it sting pretty well
But you can't say shit I don't say to myself
[Verse 2]
I wish you could hurt me
So maybe when I bleed
I could blame somebody else
But she's sick and she's twisted
A bit masochistic
There's no point in calling for help
[Pre-Chorus]
It's me, and that voice in my head
Telling me that I'm better off dead
If you think that you can make me cry
More than me, myself and I
Well go ahead and try
[Chorus]
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I'd give you the finger, I'd say, "Go to hell"
You can be mean, make it sting pretty well
But you can't say shit I don't say to myself
Like you're useless, you're stupid
If you're hard to love
No one likes you, you're crazy, you're totally fucked
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I talk to myself
It's me
Yeah that voice in my head telling me
That I'm better off dead
If you think that you can make me cry
More than me, myself and I
Make me wanna die
[Chorus]
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I'd give you the finger, I'd say, "Go to hell"
You can be mean, make it sting pretty well
But you can't say shit I don't say to myself
Like you're useless, you're stupid
You're too hard to love
No one likes you, you're crazy, you're totally fucked
If you talk to me, like I talk to myself
I talk to myself
Sugar
i literally love all of her songs omgggg. she’s never made one bad song 🤷🏾♀️🖤
CakepopxGirl
The only song that’s bad of hers in my opinion is pain cuz it’s a old song and no one ever listens to it anymore plus it’s different then these songs pain is more like slow and sad and these new ones are more like fast and powerful :3
Ihymuyd
@CakepopxGirl what’re you talking about? i listen to pain all the time it’s my favourite one
Darc val
@CakepopxGirl I’m obsessed w that song and just listened to it. Def depends on the person and their point in life or taste maybe
Amaya Passaglia
@CakepopxGirl I would say if you love me is the most irrelevant song by Nessa still love it thou !!
Nicolas McLamb
@Amaya Passaglia that song is FANTASTIC
Hayden Rose323
“You can’t say shit I don’t say to myself” WE ALL FELT THIS ONE
HE4RTS4JAS
YESSSS I DID!!
☺︎𝚂𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚑𝚊☺︎︎
ME TOO. I just went through a breakup a few days ago and he’s saying some bad stuff about me but I already say those things
Makaita
Exactlyy