Confessions
S.L.M.N Lyrics
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Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
Teasing the boys in class
She doesn't hide the fact
She's loving it
Adderall is
They've got suspicions
She doesn't say much
Deep fakes on Insta
She's just the good girl the guys
Want
Guys
Want
I don't know why you got left on
Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
I don't know why you got left on
Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
Lately
All these dark thoughts are closing in
Hating
All the scars that she's covered in
Then she
Cries
Takes a picture and pose
Cuts are covered in gold
Maybe no one will know
She uploads
Know and they know
And they know
And they know
And they know
They know it
They're all liking the post
But they don't really know
What it is they're fueling
I don't know why you got left on
Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
I don't know why you got left on
Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
Hold him
Closer than you've ever know him
No strings
Then maybe you can feign love
Millions
Of followers
But you cant follow the one
The one
Feeling so
Hollow
Nobody'd miss me when I'm gone
I don't know why you got left on
Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
I don't know why you got left on
Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
I don't know why you got left on
Baby looking fresh ugh
You pull up with a confession
Maybe it's the lesson
The lyrics to S.L.M.N's song "Confessions" provide a poignant commentary on the struggles faced by young people in the modern world. The opening lines, "I don't know why you got left on, baby looking fresh ugh, you pull up with a confession, maybe it's the lesson" speak to the pressure that people feel to maintain a façade of perfection while dealing with deep, personal issues. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the idea that the singer is unsure why anyone would have left the subject behind, while also admiring their outward appearance.
The verses delve deeper into the subject's struggles, highlighting the ways in which people today try to cope with their problems. The line "Adderall is making her head worse, they've got suspicions, she doesn't say much" sheds light on the common issue of prescription drug abuse, while the mention of "deep fakes on Insta" speaks to the pressures that come from social media and the way that people present themselves on these platforms.
In the second half of the song, the subject's dark thoughts become more apparent, as they lament their scars and cry behind closed doors. Despite this, they continue to put on a brave face and post images of themselves covered in "gold" to hide their pain. The final lines reveal that the subject feels alone and hollow, but still sees worth in trying to learn from their experiences and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why you got left on
I'm not sure why you were abandoned
Baby looking fresh ugh
You look great despite the situation
You pull up with a confession
You've come with something to admit
Maybe it's the lesson
Perhaps this is a learning experience for you
Teasing the boys in class
You enjoy flirting with male classmates
She doesn't hide the fact
You don't conceal it
She's loving it
You enjoy it very much
Adderall is
The drug Adderall is
Making her head worse
It's negatively affecting your mental state
They've got suspicions
People have doubts about something
She doesn't say much
You keep quiet about it
Deep fakes on Insta
You're posting manipulated images on Instagram
She's just the good girl the guys
You present yourself as a wholesome girl whom guys desire
Want
Desire
Guys
Men
Lately
Recently
All these dark thoughts are closing in
Negative thoughts are overwhelming you
Hating
You dislike
All the scars that she's covered in
You're hiding your emotional wounds
Then she
Then you
Cries
You shed tears
Takes a picture and pose
You take a photo in a certain way
Cuts are covered in gold
You beautify your physical self-harm scars with jewelry
Maybe no one will know
Perhaps others won't find out
She uploads
You post on social media
Know and they know
You and others understand
They know it
Others recognize it
They're all liking the post
They're expressing approval of your post
But they don't really know
But they don't truly comprehend
What it is they're fueling
What they're inadvertently contributing to
Hold him
Embrace him
Closer than you've ever know him
With more intimacy than you've ever experienced with him
No strings
No commitment
Then maybe you can feign love
Then perhaps you can pretend to be in love
Millions
A large number
Of followers
People who follow you on social media
But you cant follow the one
You're unable to pursue one particular person romantically
The one
That special someone
Feeling so
Experiencing such
Hollow
Empty inside
Nobody'd miss me when I'm gone
No one would care if you were gone
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Declan McCallum
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