Insecure
Nikki Flores Lyrics
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I'm standing here right in front of you
They still stay the same
Then i hear u say I love you
And my worries dissapear
Makes me wonder why i can't let it go
Theres no reason why i should feel alone
But i hide behind my skin afraid of what's within
[Chrous:]
It's my insecurity
It's not you it's me
I'm my worst enemy
It's my insecurity
Just wanna be perfect in your eyes
(perfect in your eyes)
[Verse 2:]
Now I know that you loved me for me
But its so hard
I've been hurt so many times
But you never lit the sky baby
Makes me wonder why i can't let it go
(i can't let it go)
There's no reason why I should feel alone
But I hide behind my skin
Afraid of what's within
[Chrous:]
It's my insecurity
It's not you it's me
I'm my worst enemy
It's my insecurity
Just wanna be perfect in your eyes
(perfect in your eyes)
[Bridge:]
All I really want is love
All I really need is
He's all mine
So tell me why im so lost baby
Of something i already had yeahh
[chorus:]
It's my insecurity
It's not you it's me
I'm my worst enemy
It's my insecurity
Just wanna be perfect in your eyes
(perfect in your eyes)
Nikki Flores' song "Insecure" is a candid confession of her struggles with insecurity in a relationship. Flores opens the song by standing in front of her partner and reflecting on how things have stayed the same, indicating she may be stuck in a cycle of anxiety and fear. However, when her partner expresses love for her, those fears disappear momentarily, causing her to question why she can't let go of own insecurities. Flores pins her unease on the fear of being alone, causing her to hide "behind her skin," but also acknowledges that it is not her partner's fault. In the chorus, Flores admits that her insecurity is the reason for her fear, which isn't her partner but herself. She even goes further to suggest that she is her own worst enemy. When she sings about wanting to be "perfect in your eyes," the song gets to its heart, revealing that what she wants most of all is validation from her partner.
The second verse of the song stresses how much Flores' insecurity is compounded by her residual trauma. Despite loving her, her partner cannot overcome her past experiences. Flores fears that because of her history of getting hurt so often, she can't hold on to what she has now. This fear keeps her fixating on the negative, unable to appreciate the love she has in her life. In the bridge, the songwriter indulges us with the secret desires she wants from her relationship. Although she has all she wants, which is love, and he is all hers, she is still lost and insecure for no reason. Insecurities are not always easy to overcome, but "Insecure" is an ode to awareness and acceptance of every part of a problem in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing here right in front of you
I'm present and visible to you
They still stay the same
My insecurities remain despite being with you
Then I hear you say I love you
Your declaration of love gives me comfort
And my worries disappear
My anxieties vanish momentarily
Makes me wonder why I can't let it go
I question why I can't move past my insecurities
There's no reason why I should feel alone
Logically, I know I shouldn't feel lonely
But I hide behind my skin afraid of what's within
I'm afraid of revealing my true self and being rejected
It's my insecurity
My personal issues are the cause
It's not you it's me
It's not your fault, it's mine
I'm my worst enemy
I am the source of my own problems
Just wanna be perfect in your eyes
I desire to meet your expectations and standards
Now I know that you loved me for me
I realize you accept me for who I am
But it's so hard
But it's difficult to believe and accept
I've been hurt so many times
Past experiences have left me emotionally wounded
But you never lit the sky baby
Your love and affection never wavered
All I really want is love
My heart desires affection and connection
All I really need is
I require basic emotional needs to be met
He's all mine
I have you and that's all I need
So tell me why I'm so lost baby
Still, I feel disoriented and uncertain
Of something I already had yeah
Despite having your love, I can't shake my insecurities
Just wanna be perfect in your eyes
I strive to be flawless and meet your expectations
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michal Khan
From the first Day I started listening to Nikki Flores its like she has stole my Diary and makes songs of what I write in there she's a great role model and a perfect girl inside out!! LOVE YOU NIKKI <3
Jaysen T. Irinco
RaD job on the video! This has always been one of my top favorite songs so far from miss Nikki Flores. Always will be a Nikki Fan!
Alexis Taylor
It's like Nikki Flores is reading my mind! Her songs speak to me (: <3 Role Model
Alyssa Cropley
i can relate to this song. i have the perfect relationship, hv no reason to feel insecure in my relationship but everyday i cry and i cant help but feel the way i do, and no matter how many times he tells me he loves me and stuff.. i still sit there in fear and worries
Alyssa Adams
This is an amazing song! It was a beautiful voice singing this too! I listen to lyrics and i loved them!:) Graet Job!
Stephen Mair
What an amazing tune and words, so talented x
ihearty0u
This songs brings back so many memories. In 2011 I found the one I believe that could have been the love of my life. My insecurities messed everything up, and really hold me back from a good thing. Unfortunately i had to let him go because i knew it was selfish of me to hold on to him when I needed to work and figure myself out. I hurt him a lot unintentionally and pushed him away so many times out of fear. Truthfully I hated myself and lacked so much self love at that time. Fast forward 10 years later he’s married with children. He’s always been a great man and deserves the life that he has now. I think a lot about what could have been and wish I could speak to him to apologize and explain why I acted the way I did. But I know everything happens for a reason though. I’m glad I am no longer that young naive girl. Defiantly an experience that I learned from. Hopefully one day I can feel a love like that again.
Brooklyn Picciotti
Love this song!
Rayne Jordae
that moment when a song explains everything you feel...
brooklyn seow
Love it ,she's amazing<3