Love Myself
VELVETEARS Lyrics
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So I lay on this grass and let all of the smell through.
And I can still smell your skin on my pillow.
I know you say I'll never change, but I will now.
And I'm just going through the motions on my own.
It's all my fault, say it all, get it out, and let it go.
You were perfect, I deserved it, shove me lower in the ground.
You said I dug my own grave so I fell dirt all on it now.
How could I love you right? You know I didn't love myself.
(How could I love you right?
You know I didn't love myself.)
(How could I love you right?)
The lyrics to VELVETEARS's song Love Myself paint the picture of a broken relationship and serve as a reflection on the singer’s personal growth after the break-up. The song opens with the imagery of the leaves falling off a tree as a representation of the end of the relationship. The singer tries to hold onto the memories of the relationship but eventually comes to terms with the end, laying on the grass and taking in all of the smells around them. The line “I can still smell your skin on my pillow” emphasizes how the singer is unable to escape thoughts of their ex-lover, making it impossible for them to move on.
The chorus is the most powerful part of the song, with the singer questioning how they could have loved their ex-lover when they did not even love themselves. The line “And I’m just going through the motions on my own” further emphasizes this feeling of emptiness and lack of self-love. The singer takes responsibility for the end of the relationship, acknowledging that they were not deserving of their partner’s love and asks for their ex to say everything they need to say to move on. The line “You said I dug my own grave so I fell dirt all on it now” represents the singer taking ownership of their mistakes and actively trying to make amends.
Overall, Love Myself presents the message of the importance of self-love before pursuing a romantic relationship. It encourages individuals to work on themselves first before involving someone else in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
You left with the leaves and I shook the tree that held you,
You ended our relationship while I tried my best to make it work.
So I lay on this grass and let all of the smell through.
I'm trying to absorb all the scents around me to forget about you.
And I can still smell your skin on my pillow.
Your presence lingers in my space, reminding me of what I lost.
I know you say I'll never change, but I will now.
You think I'm incapable of changing, but I'll prove you wrong and make positive changes.
And I'm just going through the motions on my own.
I'm feeling lost and unsure of how to move forward without you.
It's all my fault, say it all, get it out, and let it go.
I take full responsibility for how our relationship ended, so tell me everything you need to say to move on.
You were perfect, I deserved it, shove me lower in the ground.
You were a great partner but I didn't deserve you, so now I feel ashamed and guilty about how I treated you.
You said I dug my own grave so I fell dirt all on it now.
You warned me of the consequences of my actions and now I feel the weight of my mistakes.
How could I love you right? You know I didn't love myself.
I couldn't love you properly because I didn't love myself first.
How could I love you right? You know I didn't love myself.
I keep repeating this because it's a painful truth that I can't escape.
(How could I love you right?
You know I didn't love myself.)
Repeating the same line to emphasize how my lack of self-love affected our relationship.
(How could I love you right?)
Final repetition to drive home the main message of the song.
Writer(s): Velvetears
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