Ballerina
RAFFAELLA Lyrics
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Quit at 5 you should have seen her
She was great
Scared off by talents
And buns who could balance
An art with an impossible weight
Doo do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
My body is a relic of an untrained ballerina
Quit at 5 you should have seen her she was great
Waste all my money on books that I won′t read
Still stories look pretty on a dusty shelf
And I keep shit talking the girls I respect
Cuz I'm not far away from who I was at 12
I′m a mess in a dress
Just short of a college degree
I could never possess the courage of a nobody
A sparkling quitter
Self-love counterfeiter
I'm safe and I'm stuck as a potential winner
A mess in a dress
Just short of a college degree
I let the college boys steal all my powers
Cuz I spent my whole allowance on a taste
So I preach all my opinions
Always talking never listening
Looking for that little girl I′ve erased
Waste all my money on books that I won′t read
Still stories look pretty on a dusty shelf
And I keep shit talking the girls I respect
Cuz I'm not far away from who I was at 12
I′m a mess in a dress
Just short of a college degree
I could never possess the courage of a nobody
A sparkling quitter
Self-love counterfeiter
Im safe and I'm stuck as a potential winner
Walking with my ghosts
I′ve on too many coats and
Girls who can't cover my bad side
Walking with my ghosts
I keep them under oath
No wonder why I just can′t sleep right
Doo do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
I'm a mess in a dress
Just short of a college degree
I could never possess the courage of a nobody
A sparkling quitter
Self-love counterfeiter
I'm safe and I′m stuck as a potential winner
A mess in a dress
Just short of a college degree
Doo do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do
In RAFFAELLA's song "Ballerina," the singer explores themes of insecurity, self-doubt, and the pressures of societal expectations. Throughout the song, she reminisces on her childhood dreams of becoming a ballerina and how those dreams were cut short when she quit at the age of five. She reflects on how she was scared off by the talents of others and the pressure to be perfect, ultimately causing her to give up her passion.
The lyrics also touch on her struggles with self-worth and the societal pressure to achieve success. She talks about wasting money on books that she never reads, and how she struggles to find her place in the world. She also confesses to being a "sparkling quitter" and a "self-love counterfeiter," revealing that despite her external successes, she is still plagued by insecurities and self-doubt.
The song's chorus, "I'm a mess in a dress, just short of a college degree, I could never possess the courage of a nobody," highlights the pressure to achieve external success and the difficultly of finding self-acceptance despite these societal expectations.
Overall, "Ballerina" is a poignant and introspective exploration of the pressures and challenges of growing up in a society that values success and perfection above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
My body is a relic of an untrained ballerina
My body serves as evidence of my failed attempt at being a ballerina without proper training
Quit at 5 you should have seen her she was great
I quit ballet at a young age and had potential
Waste all my money on books that I won't read
I have a tendency to spend money on things I don't need or won't use
Still stories look pretty on a dusty shelf
I value the appearance of having books more than actually reading them
And I keep shit talking the girls I respect
I talk negatively about the girls I admire because I feel inferior to them
Cuz I'm not far away from who I was at 12
I still feel like the insecure, naive girl I was at 12 years old
I'm a mess in a dress
I appear put-together on the surface, but inside I feel chaotic
Just short of a college degree
I didn't complete college or attain a degree
I could never possess the courage of a nobody
I lack the bravery to take risks and pursue my passions like someone who has nothing to lose
A sparkling quitter
I appear to have potential and a certain shine, but I have given up on my goals
Self-love counterfeiter
I talk about self-love, but in reality I struggle with accepting and loving myself
I'm safe and I'm stuck as a potential winner
I play it safe and have the potential to succeed, but am unable to take advantage of my opportunities
Walking with my ghosts
I am plagued by my past mistakes and regrets
I've on too many coats and
I am weighed down by the burden of my past emotions and experiences
Girls who can't cover my bad side
I am surrounded by people who can't hide or overlook my flaws and shortcomings
I keep them under oath
I make my regrets and negative feelings swear to secrecy and bottle them up instead of facing them
No wonder why I just can't sleep right
My unresolved issues keep me up at night and affect my mental health
Writer(s): James Oliver Richard Flannigan, Raffaella Meloni
Contributed by Bailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gailweathers2319
Heres what I found out.
I never stopped loving him when I met you.
I never stopped loving Carson either.
Love doesnt die darlings..
Its just a different love.
And your love was the best one yet.
And now it's like your so happy finding yourself without me
And I dont know how to cope with it
But I'll find a way to.
I'll do whatever it takes to feel okay without you again.
Just so I can hangout with you because Its something i want. And not something i need.
But please don't push that in my throat.
Please dont make it harder.
Make it hurt more.
I loved you.
That doesn't go away.
All of it hurts.
It all matters and it all hurts
I dont know how to cope with that Ashton..
I dont know how to cope with me never being able to be with the person i love because their gay..
I dont know how to cope with you loving me back.
With the friendship that I have with you that I've never had with anyone ever before.
And it hurts so fucking much. Because i dont know how to cope with losing you, when you were the honest best part of me.
You were the most important part of me to me.
And all the other parts had faded in comparison and now that your gone I'm here alone trying to pick up a bunch of grey shattered pieces while I watch you thrive in color.
Fuck this love it hurts all the time..
Fuck you, for loving me
@bichnawhat
This sounds like a realistic story of a Disney princess 🤍 I love this.
@linn469
"I'm a mess, in a dress, just short of a college degree"
Soundtrack of my life....
For real though, so happy I found your music 💛
@Daisy-oe7hh
This has been stuck in my head all day after playing it on repeat off my Spotify ‘new release track’. Loving the new sounds!
@kamakiridaimaku8304
Omg sameee
Edit: Although I found it in my weekly discovery
@ashleylamarche9306
story of my life!
I did ballet when I was 5 and quit a year later and it is still the only thing I have ever done outside of school. And didn't even get good grades.
and now I"m 19 still in high school but graduating this year
and I wish I still was a ballerina.
@tomripsin730
She's quite the songwriter.
@pandajesus5052
Love this artist's style and voice. This is the second song I've ever head of hers and I think she definitely needs more recognition.
@zo_vachon2781
BROOOO helloooo first time meeting u online in a comment sectionnn
@pandajesus5052
@@zo_vachon2781 lmao no, we have definitely met before-
@suz-y
오마이갓 홀리몰리과카몰리🥺🥺