Insecure
Sho Baraka & James Portier Lyrics

1, 2, 3, 4
The song starts with a numerical count to signify the beginning of the song.

she walks in lookng for attention
A woman enters the room and desires attention from others.

drunk off approval she needs some intervention
The woman seeks approval from others, possibly to an unhealthy degree.

a dark girl hated her skin when she was young
Growing up, a dark-skinned girl disliked her appearance.

she felt blackness was equivalent to dumb
The girl mistakenly believed that being Black was associated with being unintelligent.

she beautiful but all she see is flaws
Though she is physically attractive, the woman only notices her own imperfections.

first dude who call her pretty is probably gettin' them drawers
The first man to compliment her looks will likely gain her sexual attention.

she looking for love in all the wrong places
The woman searches for love and affection in unhealthy environments.

she's making up her mind with all the wrong faces
She makes decisions and forms opinions based on the influence of negative individuals.

just another product to be dancin in a video, video
She is objectified and used as a product for entertainment purposes.

shake a lil mo' get a little dough
She can earn money by dancing provocatively.

fellas dont sweat her cause the sista got brains
Men are not attracted to her intelligence, only her physical features.

shes killing these juggas[?] cuz her body go bang
She is attractive physically, leading men to become overly infatuated with her.

yeah, im trying to get her off the pole
The song's narrator wants to convince her to stop being a stripper.

but its hard when every other song is tryna put you on
It is difficult to avoid being influenced by the media that encourages her to continue dancing provocatively.

some say she controls her sexuality
Some people believe that she chooses to use her sexuality as a tool for success.

shes just playing a role in a male sex fantasy
She is objectified and seen as a fantasy object for men to objectify.

you got that body bangin like uhhh huhh
The woman possesses an attractive body.

you got them boys [?] like uhhh huhh
Men are overly infatuated with her sexually.

you out here killin like uhh huh
The woman is extremely attractive and captivating.

but you know you still empty right?
Despite being perceived as attractive, she still feels insecure and unsatisfied with herself.

baby you so insecure
The woman has a lot of insecurities.

im thinkin you so insecure
The singer believes that the woman is deeply insecure.

but baby we are insecure
Everyone experiences insecurities.

my boy from the 'burbs with a story so predictable
The singer knows someone from the suburbs who has a commonplace background.

he searchin for a purpose he feel so invisable
The individual is trying to find meaning in life and feels that he is not seen or recognized by others.

i guess a healthy family wasn't good enough he wanna be from the hood
Despite having a stable and healthy family life, the individual still desires to experience the harsh realities of a poorer neighborhood.

[?] head of the class now he loosin his principles,
The individual was once a good student and person but is now losing his way in life.

he does stupid things to try to prove he's a criminal
He behaves recklessly to prove his supposed street credibility.

that boy denzel n he actin' real hrd
The individual is trying to act like the tough character played by actor Denzel Washington.

he'll do anything to get up on world star
The individual seeks attention and clout by behaving in extreme ways that might get him featured on the website World Star Hip Hop.

maybe hes insecure because his daddy never loved him
The individual may be insecure because he did not receive emotional validation from his father.

or maybe his daddy did but the country says he doesnt
Even if his father loved him, societal messages might have led him to believe otherwise.

maybe hes insecure because he listens to the voices or
Perhaps, he feels insecure because he is influenced by the opinions of others.

maybe he's insecure because he has too many choices
The individual may be overwhelmed and insecure because he has too many options in life.

he dont know
The individual is confused and unsure of himself.

thats the life someone forced to live
The individual feels like he is forced to live a certain kind of life.

he was fortunate
He grew up with privilege and opportunities.

now he's forcin it
He is trying too hard to fit in and belong to a community that he does not quite fit into.

dont judge him is what everybody stressin
Others advise against judging him too harshly.

but how can a culture grow if the culture is correctional[?]
A culture cannot thrive if it is focused on correcting and policing individuals rather than celebrating and supporting diverse ways of living.

got them girls goin like uhhh huhh
Women are attracted to him physically.

you got that money stacking like uhhh huuh
He has financial success.

you out here killin like uhhh huhh
The individual is desirable and popular.

but you know you still empty right? yeah
Despite perceived success, the individual still feels unfulfilled.

brother you so insecure
The artist believes that the individual is deeply insecure.

im sayin you so insecure
The singer is emphasizing that the individual is experiencing a lot of insecurity.

im thinkin you so insecure
The artist is sure that the individual is deeply insecure.

but maybe we all insecure
The singer suggests that everyone experiences some level of insecurity.

yeah i know its just a human condition
Being insecure is a part of being human.

die[?] to impress people and still be distant
We try to impress others but still feel emotionally distant from them.

we all seem to be lookin for answer in the void
We are all searching for answers in life and feel like we are surrounded by emptiness or lack of direction.

theres truth in the silence we fill it up with noise
There is value in silence and contemplation, but we often fill it with distractions and noise.

is it god we trust or the god we lust[?]
Do we place our faith in something pure and true, or do we merely desire success and pleasure?

because we wanna make people in the image of us
We want to surround ourselves with people who are like us, and who resemble our own values and beliefs.

yeah im insecure ill be the first to say
The artist acknowledges that he struggles with insecurity.

ill pull the skeletons out of the closet dress 'em up
The artist is willing to face his insecurities head-on and address his flaws and weaknesses.

nd play, put on a show just to impress folks
He might perform or show off for others to win their approval.

im actin like im healthy but i know im really broke
The singer appears to be okay but knows that he is struggling internally.

i live that way where [?]bread is going to follow you
The artist believes that if you truly commit yourself to something, success and financial stability will follow.

cant picture greatness then fire your photographer
If you cannot envision yourself becoming great, then you should seek new sources of inspiration and motivation.

be a themestat dont bea thermometer
Be a leader who sets the tone for others, rather than just following along with the trends.

you could change the room no matter what the climate does
You have the power to change the energy and atmosphere of a space, regardless of external circumstances.

put your phones in the air if you agree while you
The song invites listeners to participate and show agreement.

edit my pride and give me a retweet like
The artist requests that listeners help him check his ego by showing their support on social media.

(yeeeaaahhhh)
A vocalization to add emphasis to the previous statement.

i need help like
The singer asks for help with his struggles.

we need help like
The artist suggests that everyone needs help and support.

this song will make you have a little more confidence
The song aims to inspire listeners to feel more self-assured.

james u a genious (i forgot how to spell tht)
The artist compliments and thanks their collaborator, James Portier, for helping write the song.