Identity
Pete & The Fox Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah
(Xttravulous)
Taylor bout to fucking flex

I see your eyes and your pretty smile
Yeah, yeah

I seen your eyes and your pretty smile

Never seen the demons that you tried to hide
You seen my songs and stereotyped
Never seen the person that I was inside
Yeah we walk around with masks that we give ourselves
Sometimes I have to ask myself like who am I
You heard my songs and you loved the hype
But would you love me if I took off the disguise
Who am I

None of these n***as know who I am, they ain't know from the start (Hey)
They see all my skills and talents, but don't see my heart (Heart)
I took all my pain and struggles and masked it with art
And started rapping and hid my true self away in the dark (Dark)
But if I took off the mask would you love me for me
Or would you tear me apart
Probably hit my heart with a dart
Every time I act like a person, everyone around me departs
They only want me cause they know one day, I'll make it so far
Cause I'll take a shot in the dark
Cause they know I ain't scared to fail
But sometimes showing y'all how I'm feeling is torture from hell
That's why I'm nervous and introverted
The struggle is real
Feel like I'm trapped and nobody hears me
I'm stuck in a well
It's got me feeling so lonely
Like nobody knows me
I guess it's true what people say when everybody said
You can't get hurt if you stay quiet
So I'm just going to stay silent
But how can I be famous if my life is on stay private
For real

I seen your eyes and your pretty smile
Never seen the demons that you tried to hide
You seen my songs and stereotyped
Never seen the person that I was inside
Yeah we walk around with masks that we give ourselves
Sometimes I have to ask myself like who am I
You heard my songs and you loved the hype
But would you love me if I took off the disguise
Who am I

She never noticed the real me
She never did feel me
If I took off the mask, I know she'd practically kill me
And I know she can't love me cause I don't love myself
They never accepted me, so I stayed in my shell
I got so much thoughts that I could've said, but withheld
But now I'm letting out all of the pain that I've held in
I'm sharing all the feelings of depression I felt then
And I don't care what people have to say because I've held that pain in
More than enough
And I'm more than fed up
If they knock me down and knock me down some more, I'll get up
Cause this pain has been rough
But I never did tell it
And y'all ain't ever felt what I felt, you ain't felt it
And all that I've done dealt with, I should express it
But I've done wore this mask so long, I've learned to accept it
But now I'm taking off the mask
Feelings fade to black
Yeah, I lost my true identity, but can I bring it back
Bring it back

I seen your eyes and your pretty smile
Never seen the demons that you tried to hide
You seen my songs and stereotyped
Never seen the person that I was inside
Yeah we walk around with masks that we give ourselves
Sometimes I have to ask myself like who am I
You heard my songs and you loved the hype

But would you love me if I took off the disguise
Who am I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Identity" by Pete & The Fox explore the theme of identity and the masks we wear to hide our true selves. The song delves into the internal struggle of trying to maintain a public image while feeling disconnected from one's true identity.

The opening lines express the singer's initial attraction to someone based on their appearance, yet acknowledging that they have never seen the demons and hidden aspects that person may be dealing with. The second verse then turns the focus inward, as the singer reflects on how they also wear a mask, hiding their true self from others. They question who they really are and wonder if others would still love them if they revealed their true identity.

The chorus emphasizes the common experience of wearing masks and the disconnect between the persona we present to the world and our inner selves. The lyrics highlight the fear of vulnerability and the consequences of revealing one's true self, expressing a sense of loneliness and a longing for genuine connection.

The second half of the song dives deeper into the struggles of maintaining an external image while suppressing one's true feelings. The lyrics touch on the pressure to succeed and the fear of failure, the conflict between staying silent or expressing one's emotions. The singer also expresses the pain of not feeling understood or accepted by others, leading to a sense of isolation.

Line by Line Meaning

I seen your eyes and your pretty smile
I have observed the surface level of your appearance, your eyes and smile

Never seen the demons that you tried to hide
However, I have not witnessed the inner struggles and challenges that you attempt to conceal

You seen my songs and stereotyped
Similarly, you have only perceived my music and formed preconceived notions about me based on that

Never seen the person that I was inside
Without truly knowing me, you have failed to recognize the true individual that exists within me

Yeah we walk around with masks that we give ourselves
Both of us wear metaphorical masks that we craft and present to the world

Sometimes I have to ask myself like who am I
Occasionally, I find myself questioning my own identity and true essence

You heard my songs and you loved the hype
You have listened to my songs and enjoyed the excitement they generated

But would you love me if I took off the disguise
However, would you still feel affection for me if I revealed my true self without any pretense

Who am I
Ultimately, I am left wondering about my own identity and who I truly am

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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