On November 17th, 2017 Olivia released her debut EP āItās Not That Deep,ā with the singles āEmptyā and āRIPā being released on February 17th and July 14th respectively. The EP dropped on November 17th and included previously unreleased songs called āTequilawine,ā āF**k Feelingsā and āNo Love.ā On June 29th, 2018 a remix of āRIPā was released, featuring G-Eazy and Drew Love.
On August 3rd, 2018 the lead single to OāBrienās debut album was released. āUDK,ā the lead single, marked a change in sound for the singer-songwriter. The 2nd single, āI Donāt Existā was released on September 14th, 2018. āCare Less More,ā the third single, was released on November 9th, 2018. On December 18th, 2018 Olivia announced her first ever headline tour, named after her debut album āWas It Even Real?,ā which she announced a few months later. The fourth single, āLove Myself,ā was released on February 1st, 2019.
On March 28th, 2019 Olivia announced her debut album āWas It Even Real?ā would be released on April 26th, 2019. āJust Friends,ā the first and only promotional single, was released on March 29th, 2019 alongside preorder for the album. On April 19th, 2019, a week before the album the 5th and final single, āJust A Boyā was released. Oliviaās debut album, āWas It Even Real?ā was released on April 26th, 2019. On May 15th, 2019 āFade Outā by Seeb featuring Olivia and Space Primates was released.
On November 12th, 2019 Olivia announced that she will be releasing multiple micromixtapes following the release of the first one, āIt Was A Sad F**cking Summerā that Friday. Olivia explained in a video on Instagram that micromixtapes contained 2-3 songs that fit together sonically and lyrically as well as all making you feel the same emotion. For āIt Was A Sad F**king Summer,ā those emotions are melancholy, bittersweet and nostalgic. Alongside the release of the first micromixtape Olivia announced that she was going on tour and that the tour was titled āIt Was A Sad F**cking Tour.ā
2 days before the release of the 2nd micromixtape Olivia started teasing on Instagram by asking her followers if they were ready for micromixtape #2. One day before release she posted lyrics to the chorus āJosslynā but without the title lyric. āThe Results Of My Poor Judgementā was released on February 7th, 2020.
Love Myself
Olivia O'Brien Lyrics
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I feel like I'm different from everyone else
Yeah, why am I like this? Can somebody please tell me?
I look in the mirror and what do I see?
I don't really know who's looking back at me
I don't even know who I wanna be
I don't need to know who I am yet
I don't need to be the same as everyone else
I just need to motherfuckin' love myself
I need to (I need to) I need to love myself
I need to (I need to) I need to love myself
I need to (I need to) I need to love myself
I need to love myself before I love anyone else, yeah
No matter how hard I try or what I do
I just can never fuckin' impress you
So why am I letting what you say get me down?
I spent my whole life thinking I was wrong
And nobody likes me and it's all my fault
But I'm done with that shit, I finally figured out
I don't need to be the same as everyone else
I just need to motherfuckin' love myself
I need to (I need to) I need to love myself
I need to (I need to) I need to love myself
I need to (I need to) I need to love myself
I need to love myself before I love anyone else
I need to, and I don't need your help
I need to (I need to) just fuckin' love myself
I need to, before I love anyone else
I need to (love myself) just fuckin' love myself, oh no
Love myself
Love myself
People are constantly judgin' and eyein'
And plottin' and lyin', so why am I tryin'?
They all gon' talk shit anyway
They're all gon' say what they wanna say
They're all gon' say what they wanna say anyway
That's why I need to
I need to love myself
I need to, I need to, I need to love myself
I need to, I need to love myself
I need to love myself before I love anyone else
I need to, and I don't need your help
I need to (love myself, I need to), I need to just fuckin' love myself
I need to (I need to), before I love anyone else
I need to (love myself) I need to just fuckin' love myself, oh, no
The lyrics of Olivia O'Brien's song "Love Myself" touch on the struggle of self-acceptance and self-love in a society that constantly judges and scrutinizes us. The first verse reveals the artist's uncertainty about her identity and her place in the world. She questions why she feels so different from others and struggles to find her true self. Looking in the mirror, she feels disconnected from her reflection and unsure of who she wants to be.
However, the chorus provides a powerful solution to this internal conflict. O'Brien acknowledges that she doesn't need to have everything figured out or fit in with everyone else. She simply needs to love herself, flaws and all. The repetition of "I need to love myself" reinforces the importance of this message and serves as a reminder that self-love should always come first.
The second verse continues this theme, as O'Brien realizes that she will never be able to please everyone no matter how hard she tries. She has been consumed by the idea that something is wrong with her and that nobody likes her. But now she is done with that mentality and has finally figured out that it's not about fitting in, it's about embracing who you are.
The final chorus adds a new layer to the message, emphasizing the fact that people will always talk and judge, but that should not stop us from loving ourselves. The use of profanity in "just fuckin' love myself" adds emphasis to the importance of this message and highlights the artist's determination to prioritize self-love above all else.
Overall, "Love Myself" is a powerful anthem for self-acceptance and self-love in a society that often tells us we're not good enough. The repetition of the chorus and use of profanity add emphasis to the importance of prioritizing self-love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is it so hard to just be myself?
I find it challenging to be true to myself.
I feel like I'm different from everyone else
I perceive myself as dissimilar from others.
Yeah, why am I like this? Can somebody please tell me?
I am seeking to understand why I am different from others.
I look in the mirror and what do I see?
I see an ambiguous reflection of myself.
I don't really know who's looking back at me
I do not recognize the person I see in the mirror.
I don't even know who I wanna be
I am uncertain of who I aspire to become.
I don't need to know who I am yet
It is not essential for me to have a clear sense of self at this point.
I don't need to have a solid plan yet
It is not necessary for me to have a definite outline for my future.
I don't need to be the same as everyone else
It is not imperative for me to conform to societal expectations.
I just need to motherfuckin' love myself
All I need to do is to love and appreciate myself unconditionally.
No matter how hard I try or what I do
Regardless of my best efforts or actions.
I just can never fuckin' impress you
I am unable to satisfy your expectations.
So why am I letting what you say get me down?
Why am I allowing your words to affect my self-esteem?
I spent my whole life thinking I was wrong
I have always felt inadequate or flawed.
And nobody likes me and it's all my fault
I blame myself for not being likable.
But I'm done with that shit, I finally figured out
I am no longer tolerating this negative self-talk, I understand now.
People are constantly judgin' and eyein'
Individuals are perpetually assessing and scrutinizing others.
And plottin' and lyin', so why am I tryin'?
They are also conniving and dishonest, so why should I bother?
They all gon' talk shit anyway
People will gossip and badmouth me regardless of my actions.
They're all gon' say what they wanna say
They will express what they have in mind.
They're all gon' say what they wanna say anyway
They are free to voice their opinions regardless of how it affects me.
That's why I need to
This is why I have to take action.
I need to, I need to, I need to love myself
I must learn to appreciate and cherish myself globally.
I need to love myself before I love anyone else
I have to prioritize my self-love before loving others.
I need to, and I don't need your help
I am capable of loving myself without any assistance from you.
I need to (love myself, I need to), I need to just fuckin' love myself
I have to wholeheartedly love myself without any reservations or attachments.
I need to (I need to), before I love anyone else
I have to place myself first before prioritizing the love for others.
I need to (love myself) I need to just fuckin' love myself, oh, no
All I need to do is unconditionally embrace and perceive myself as valuable.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anton Bror Hard Af Segerstad, Olivia Gail O'Brien, Tobias Krister Frelin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fs99al
Underrated AF! Also, she has the best purple hair game in the industry, don't @ me
@Anna-hn8nr
@knightX youre right
@lTRAANN
knightX who else has purple hair
@AndrewLoganJameson
Lol
@janadelacruz1612
She needs to be fucking Raven in Titan cos I'll definitely watch it
@lTRAANN
laya am i suppose to know who that is
@andressavee
This girl needs more recognition. Her work is amazing all around, from her lyrics to production. She is an inspiration to our younger generation. Such a powerful and beautiful message!
@Bobby3OOO
Andressa Vannucci This is probably the most unimaginative music video Iāve ever seen.
@naomim7598
Couldnāt agree more!! She is a true story teller and speaks to the soul! What music should always be about! šš¼šš¼
@MokeTV.
The lyrics are trash tho lol