Convince Yourself
Tom A. Smith Lyrics

Call me soft if you want
You can label me as overly sensitive or weak if that makes you feel better.

But I've got feelings too
Don't forget that I have my own emotions and vulnerabilities, just like everyone else.

Call me numb if it helps
If it makes it easier for you to cope, you can view me as emotionally detached.

Others start believin' you
Your perception could sway others into thinking the same way you do about me.

Convince yourself I'm worthless then
If you need to believe that I have no value, then go ahead and tell yourself that.

And you're just being kind
You might rationalize your behavior as an act of compassion or benevolence.

Peel back the layer, think for a moment
Take a deeper look and reflect on my true self instead of dismissing me superficially.

And my heart is easy to find
If you genuinely look within, you'll discover my emotional depth and sincerity.

Destroy my self-confidence
Your actions and words have the power to erode my belief in myself.

By sayin' I'm wrong
When you repeatedly correct or criticize me, it undermines my confidence further.

Toy with my emotions, emotions
You manipulate my feelings as if they were a game, causing confusion and pain.

And string me along
You keep me hanging on without commitment or clarity, leading me to uncertainty.

Convince yourself I'm worthless then
If you must, maintain your belief that I lack significance.

And you're just being kind
You're likely trying to justify your treatment of me as merciful or generous.

Peel back the layer, think for a moment
Take a pause and consider who I am beneath the surface-level assumptions.

And my heart is easy to find
Digging into my true self will reveal the compassion and love I hold within.

Convince yourself I'm worthless then
If it helps your own narrative, keep telling yourself that I have no worth.

And you're just being kind
Frame your actions as a charitable choice to make it seem less harmful.

Convince yourself I'm all of these things
If you need to, rationalize that I'm everything negative you've said about me.

Peel back the layer, think for a moment
Explore deeper and really reflect on who I am beyond your judgments.

And my heart is easy to find
Look closely enough, and you'll see my true feelings and intentions are readily accessible.

Yeah, yeah mm, mm, mm
This section embodies a sense of resignation or contemplation, reflecting the complexity of emotions.

Convince yourself I'm worthless then
If that belief is comforting to you, continue to uphold that thought in your mind.

And you're just being kind
Justifying your actions as consideration, despite their actual impact on me.

Peel back the layer, think for a moment
Encouraging re-evaluation of me and recognizing my value beyond your perceptions.

And my heart is easy to find
A reminder that understanding my emotions and vulnerabilities is achievable with a little effort.

And they tell me to walk from you
Others advise me to leave you behind due to the negative influence you have on me.

But you had me on your mind
Despite their warnings, I know you still care about me in your own way.

Convince yourself I'm all of these things
Keep reinforcing in your mind that I am every negative attribute you ascribe to me.

Peel back the layer, think for a moment
Encouraging exploration beyond the surface to truly understand my character.

And my heart is easy to find
With genuine consideration, it's possible for you to uncover my emotional essence.

It's easy to find
Amidst all the confusion, my true self and feelings are not as complex to understand as they seem.