For Yourself
Ralph Lyrics


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Who do you do your hair for in the morning?
Did you buy that dress for someone else?
No one compliments you
Do you feel like you′re just see through?
If no one sees you, you don't see yourself
If you don′t love yourself
How the hell you're gonna love someone else, someone else?
'Cause you′re never gonna find another love
Like you have with yourself

Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
For somebody else?
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin′?)
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin′ for yourself?

Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don′t need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don′t need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself

Why do we wait till no one else is watching?
To be ourselves, oh God, it's so exhausting
Well, fuck this need for validation
Speak our minds, no hesitation
The only thing that′s real is how you feel
If you don′t love yourself
How the hell you're gonna love someone else, someone else?
′Cause you're never gonna find another love
Like you have with yourself

Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin′?)
For somebody else?
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin′ for yourself?

Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you′re so good
You don′t need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself

Livin′ for yourself
Don't define yourself by the people around you
If they disappear, then there′s no one to ground you
Baby, there's a beauty in solitude
Get in, get into the mood
Don′t define yourself by the people around you
If they disappear, then there's no one to ground you
Baby, there's a beauty in solitude
Get in, get into the mood, yeah

Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you′re so good
You don′t need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don′t need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself





You′re gonna live, babe, for yourself
You're gonna live, babe, for yourself

Overall Meaning

Ralph's song "For Yourself" is a celebration of self-love and self-appreciation. The singer uses rhetorical questions and personal experiences to explore the theme of self-worth. The chorus is catchy and reinforces the idea that self-love is crucial for living a fulfilling life. Ralph asks why we do things for other people and why we wait until we are alone to truly be ourselves. She declares that there is beauty in solitude and that we should not define ourselves by the people around us. Ralph encourages listeners to focus on themselves, to get in the mood of self-appreciation, to light their own fire and to live for themselves.


The lyrics are relatable and resonate with anyone who has ever questioned their self-worth or has struggled with self-doubt. Ralph's message is simple yet powerful, and her delivery is heartfelt and genuine. The song is a reminder that it is okay to put oneself first, to prioritize one's own needs, and to be comfortable in one's own skin.


Line by Line Meaning

Who do you do your hair for in the morning?
Do you style your hair for your own satisfaction or to please someone else?


Did you buy that dress for someone else?
Did you purchase that dress for your own enjoyment or to impress someone else?


No one compliments you
You don't receive any positive recognition or admiration from others.


Do you feel like you′re just see through?
Do you feel invisible and insignificant, like no one notices you?


If no one sees you, you don't see yourself
If you don't receive any external validation, you struggle to feel confident and self-assured.


If you don′t love yourself
If you don't have a positive self-perception and self-respect,


How the hell you're gonna love someone else, someone else?
It's difficult to give love and affection to others if you don't first learn to love and appreciate yourself.


'Cause you′re never gonna find another love
Because you're never going to find a love


Like you have with yourself
That can match the level of self-love and acceptance that you can give yourself.


Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you truly living and enjoying your life?


Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you genuinely experiencing life to the fullest?


Are you livin′? (Are you livin'?)
Are you truly happy and fulfilled in your present circumstances?


For somebody else?
Or are you just living your life to please others?


Never be lonely if you got you
You will never be lonely if you have a positive self-image and self-acceptance.


Might seem scary, but you're so good
It might seem intimidating, but you are capable and worthy of self-love and respect.


You don′t need praise to lift you up higher
You don't require external validation to feel confident and happy with yourself.


You know how to light your own fire
You know how to motivate and inspire yourself without depending on others.


Why do we wait till no one else is watching?
Why do we hold back our true selves and desires when no one else is around to judge us?


To be ourselves, oh God, it's so exhausting
It is challenging and tiring to always be true to oneself in a world that pressures us to conform.


Well, fuck this need for validation
Let go of the desire for external validation and seek self-validation.


Speak our minds, no hesitation
Express our honest thoughts and opinions without fear or doubt.


The only thing that′s real is how you feel
The only truth that matters is how you perceive and feel about yourself and your life.


Don't define yourself by the people around you
Avoid shaping your identity based on the opinions or presence of others in your environment.


If they disappear, then there′s no one to ground you
If those people leave or abandon you, you may feel lost and unstable without them as a reference point.


Baby, there's a beauty in solitude
Solitude can provide a beautiful, introspective, and healing experience.


Get in, get into the mood
Allow yourself to embrace and enjoy the beauty of solitude.


You′re gonna live, babe, for yourself
You will live your life according to your own principles and desires.




Writer(s): Dmitriy Burenok, David Charles Fischer, Raffaela Rosemary Weyman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Joel Gamez

Who do you do your hair for in the morning?
Did you buy that dress for someone else?
No one compliments you
Do you feel like you're just see through?
If no one sees you, you don't see yourself
If you don't love yourself
How the hell you're gonna love someone else, someone else?
'Cause you're never gonna find another love
Like you have with yourself
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
For somebody else?
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin' for yourself?
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself
Why do we wait till no one else is watching?
To be ourselves, oh God, it's so exhausting
Well, fuck this need for validation
Speak our minds, no hesitation
The only thing that's real is how you feel
If you don't love yourself
How the hell you're gonna love someone else, someone else?
'Cause you're never gonna find another love
Like you have with yourself
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
For somebody else?
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin' for yourself?
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself
Livin' for yourself
Don't define yourself by the people around you
If they disappear, then there's no one to ground you
Baby, there's a beauty in solitude
Get in, get into the mood
Don't define yourself by the people around you
If they disappear, then there's no one to ground you
Baby, there's a beauty in solitude
Get in, get into the mood, yeah
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself
You're gonna live, babe, for yourself
You're gonna live, babe, for yourself



All comments from YouTube:

Richard B

Going through a pretty tough time at the moment and I just wanted to genuinely thank you for this, Ralph.

Ashish Singh

Sorry to hear man. Going through the same hardship. I feel ya

me+food=〈3

This song has such a good meaning. I was feeling so down today and this came on spotify

Daniel Pérez Domínguez

This song came to me in a tough moment living in a toxic dependant relationship. Thank you very much for this. This is the beauty of music and art. There are some sentences here that made me realise how wrong I was taking it all.

WESLEE

This song helped me "light my own fire" 🔥 Beautiful work Ralph!

Finnix

Why are you so underrated? This is banger! Loveeee the lyrics 😭😭

Joel Gamez

Who do you do your hair for in the morning?
Did you buy that dress for someone else?
No one compliments you
Do you feel like you're just see through?
If no one sees you, you don't see yourself
If you don't love yourself
How the hell you're gonna love someone else, someone else?
'Cause you're never gonna find another love
Like you have with yourself
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
For somebody else?
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin' for yourself?
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself
Why do we wait till no one else is watching?
To be ourselves, oh God, it's so exhausting
Well, fuck this need for validation
Speak our minds, no hesitation
The only thing that's real is how you feel
If you don't love yourself
How the hell you're gonna love someone else, someone else?
'Cause you're never gonna find another love
Like you have with yourself
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
For somebody else?
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin'? (Are you livin'?)
Are you livin' for yourself?
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself
Livin' for yourself
Don't define yourself by the people around you
If they disappear, then there's no one to ground you
Baby, there's a beauty in solitude
Get in, get into the mood
Don't define yourself by the people around you
If they disappear, then there's no one to ground you
Baby, there's a beauty in solitude
Get in, get into the mood, yeah
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up higher
You know how to light your own fire
Never be lonely if you got you
Might seem scary, but you're so good
You don't need praise to lift you up
Livin' for yourself
You're gonna live, babe, for yourself
You're gonna live, babe, for yourself

Alex Maria

I dont understand why youre not crazy famous. Your music is AMAZING💙💙

DeniseChannel

Fav song right now ! Love everything about it ✔️

許凱淳

It's a great song which always give me strength to keep going. You're amazing artist. ❤️

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