Insecure
Perri Jones Lyrics
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You whisper in my ear this lullaby
I start to shake and then you hold me tight
You promised everything would be alright
I′m such a mess
So many things are running through my head
Remember everything my momma said
I hope this night won't turn into regrets
Now it's too late and I don′t have control
And when I think how far this love will go
I don′t know, no
Because, you make me sad
You make me smile
You make me feel like, a newborn child
When I feel low, you take me high
Make me forget, that there's a sky
Feels like a dream, that′s full of skin
Even in sin, feels heaven sent
But when you look into my eyes and I'm unsure, it′s cause I'm insecure
I′m so insecure...
I wasn't the worst time
No, it was my first time
Oooh
Yeah Lawd
It wasn't the worst time, no
(It wasn′t the worst time)
It was the first time
(It was just the first time)
Butterfly fly away
We could chat some other day
It wasn′t the worst time
(It wasn't the worst time)
It was the first time
(It was just the first time)
Butterfly fly away
We could chat some other day
Another day...
The lyrics to Perri Jones' song "Insecure" tell the story of a young woman who is struggling with insecurity and uncertainty in a new relationship. The song begins with the woman feeling vulnerable and unsure about the situation she's found herself in. She knows that she's not in control and may end up regretting her choices. She's also grappling with conflicting thoughts and advice from her upbringing.
Despite her feelings of insecurity, the woman is drawn to this person who makes her feel so many things: happy, sad, elevated, and lost. She's not sure if this feeling is love or something less pure, but she is willing to go along with it for now. The lyrics capture this duality of emotions and the confusion that often comes with new relationships.
Towards the end of the song, the woman reveals that this was her first time being intimate with someone - an important detail that sheds light on her vulnerability and insecurity. Despite the uncertainty she's facing, she seems to be optimistic about the future and suggests that they can talk more another day.
Overall, "Insecure" is a relatable song that captures the complex emotions that come with new relationships and the vulnerability associated with opening up to someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Open wide...
Starting off wide and vulnerable
You whisper in my ear this lullaby
Partners words offer comfort
I start to shake and then you hold me tight
Partner providing physical support
You promised everything would be alright
Partner promised safety and security
I′m such a mess
Feeling of personal instability
So many things are running through my head
Anxiety and racing thoughts
Remember everything my momma said
Incorporating upbringing into relationship
I hope this night won't turn into regrets
Hope for lack of regret in current experiences
It′s all my fault, I should've told you no
Placing blame on oneself for current situation
Now it's too late and I don′t have control
Lack of control in current situation
And when I think how far this love will go
Questioning the future of the relationship
I don′t know, no
Uncertain of future
Because, you make me sad
Partner causing negative emotions
You make me smile
Partner causing positive emotions
You make me feel like, a newborn child
Partner provides sense of rebirth and innocence
When I feel low, you take me high
Partner providing emotional support
Make me forget, that there's a sky
Distracts from reality and problems
Feels like a dream, that′s full of skin
Intense but fleeting physical attraction
Even in sin, feels heaven sent
Despite moral transgressions, feels like fate
But when you look into my eyes and I'm unsure, it′s cause I'm insecure
Self-doubt arises when partner is uncertain
I′m so insecure...
Overall feeling of insecurity in the relationship
It wasn't the worst time, no
Reflecting on a first experience
It was the first time
Acknowledging newness in the experience
Butterfly fly away
Feeling of freedom and lightness
We could chat some other day
Potential for future communication
Another day...
Leaving the present moment for a later time
Writer(s): Perri Marie Jones
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