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Less Than
The Bilinda Butchers Lyrics
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I just want to hear you say
That you're okay, yeah, you're okay
At least a couple times a day
Still feel sick before I see you
Even though it's been a while
But when you open the door and you look at me
How can you ever feel sorry?
(How can you ever feel?)
How can you ever love me?
(How can you ever love?)
How can you ever feel less than what you should be?
Less than what you should be
Did you think I was pretending
When I said you were divine?
I'm full of worthless thoughts but even so,
To you I'd never lie
So when you want to tell me secrets
With tears in your lovely eyes
I'll try to comfort you make you feel okay
But on the inside I could die
How can you ever feel sorry?
(How can you ever feel?)
How can you ever love me?
(How can you ever love?)
How can you ever feel less than what you should be?
Less than what you should be
The lyrics in The Bilinda Butchers's song "Less Than" portrays a desire for unconditional love and reassurance. The song talks about the need to hear someone say that they are okay, just to feel secure. The singer expresses anxiety before seeing the person, but when they open the door, their fear fades away, and they can smile. The lyrics are honest and vulnerable, depicting the singer's deepest feelings and insecurities.
The chorus, "How can you ever feel sorry? How can you ever love me? How can you ever feel less than what you should be?" highlights the singer's doubts about their own self-worth and the fear of being a burden to the person they love. The lyrics depict the idea of needing someone to love you unconditionally, even with all of your faults and imperfections. The singer acknowledges that they have their own issues, but they still want to support this person and help them through their troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking for reasons to call you
I have a strong desire to talk to you and I constantly search for reasons to call you.
I just want to hear you say
All I want is to hear you speak and be reassured that you are well.
That you're okay, yeah, you're okay
I want to hear you say that you are in good condition both mentally and physically.
At least a couple times a day
I wish to hear from you multiple times throughout the day.
Still feel sick before I see you
I experience strong anxiety and uneasiness before I meet you.
Even though it's been a while
Despite the passage of time, my anxiety still persists.
But when you open the door and you look at me
When I see your face upon opening the door, my anxiety disappears.
It fades away and I can smile
The uneasiness disappears, and I am able to smile once again.
How can you ever feel sorry? (How can you ever feel?)
How can you ever experience remorse for anything when you are such a wonderful person? (Reiterated with a questioning tone)
How can you ever love me? (How can you ever love?)
How is it even possible for someone like you to love someone like me? (Reiterated with a questioning tone)
How can you ever feel less than what you should be?
How can you even consider underestimating yourself when you are worth so much? (Questioning tone)
Less than what you should be
You should never feel inferior to anyone or anything because you are worth so much more than that.
Did you think I was pretending
Did you ever believe that I was acting insincerely?
When I said you were divine?
Did you ever doubt my praise when I called you heavenly?
I'm full of worthless thoughts but even so,
I am plagued with many useless thoughts, but I will still maintain my honesty with you.
To you I'd never lie
I will never be dishonest with you, and you can always trust my words.
So when you want to tell me secrets
If you ever need to confide in me personal information or secrets,
With tears in your lovely eyes
Even if you cry while sharing your secrets,
I'll try to comfort you make you feel okay
I will always attempt to provide you with comfort and ease your troubles.
But on the inside I could die
However, on the inside, my emotions may be overwhelming despite my efforts to comfort you.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.