Insecure
We Three Lyrics


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I wish that I could speak my mind,
But my words don′t ever really come out right
My schooling stops at a GED
And all my friends have some other kinda degree

Watch me blow your mind
With a stutter and a rhyme
You'll wanna shut your eyes,
Cause I′m awkward and I sometimes blind

I'll say that I don't really care
I′ll lie until you disappear
Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror,
Cause the truth is I′m pretty insecure

I'll lie and say I′m never scared,
But people are my biggest fear
Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror,
Cause the truth is I'm pretty insecure

I′m pretty insecure

I'm not that tall only five foot ten
And all my hair is fallin′ out and I don't know if I fit in
I can do a lot with a pad and a pen,
But when there's people comin′ round I head right back where I began

Blowin′ your mind
With a stutter and a rhyme
You'll wanna shut your eyes,
Cause I′m awkward and I sometimes blind

I'll say that I don′t really care
I'll lie until you disappear
Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror,
Cause the truth is I′m pretty insecure

I'll lie and say I'm never scared,
But people are my biggest fear
Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror,
Cause the truth is I′m pretty insecure

I′m pretty insecure

Tick tock tick tock I'm gonna go off
But I′m not a lot, I never show off
That's probably why I′m such a turn off
And cause of all these damn guys that take their shirts off

Nah, I'm fine right here, you make me nauseous
And I feel a lot less weird when I watch the office
That′s why you'll find me right here, I hate your gossip
And I don't talk enough, but you talk too often

I grew up biblically raised
That′s just a technical phrase
Don′t think my friends think I'm saved
And I don′t know what I should say

All their pathetic displays
Yeah, their prophetic Sundays
Yeah, it's what made me this way,
So insecure everyday

I′m not a typical man
I'm just too damn difficult
And I get real damn cynical
When you grab your pad and your pen

Cause I′m not clinical now
And I won't be clinical then
Yeah, all my invisible friends
They like me for who I am

I'll say that I don′t really care
I′ll lie until you disappear
Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror,
Cause the truth is I'm pretty insecure

I′ll lie and say I'm never scared,
But people are my biggest fear
Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror,
Cause the truth is I′m pretty insecure





I'm pretty insecure

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Insecure" by We Three express the singer's lack of confidence and the struggle to fit in despite their talents. The song starts with the singer wishing they could speak their mind, but admitting that their words often don't come out right. They explain that their schooling only went up to a GED, and all their friends have some other kind of degree. This could imply that the singer feels inferior to their friends, who have had more opportunities and achieved more traditional forms of success.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's insecurities, as they lie to others and even to themselves about not caring or being afraid. They admit that when they see a mirror, they have to shut their eyes because they don't like what they see. The second verse reinforces these feelings, as the singer lists physical flaws and doubts about fitting in with peers. The bridge includes references to the singer's religious upbringing and social awkwardness, as well as their preference for solitude and dislike of gossip.


Overall, the song provides a vulnerable and relatable insight into the singer's struggles with self-doubt and acceptance. They may feel like they don't belong and can't express themselves properly, but they still try to push through and have their voice heard.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish that I could speak my mind, But my words don′t ever really come out right
I struggle to express my thoughts and emotions effectively with words.


My schooling stops at a GED And all my friends have some other kinda degree
I lack formal education compared to my peers, which makes me feel inferior.


Watch me blow your mind With a stutter and a rhyme You'll wanna shut your eyes, Cause I′m awkward and I sometimes blind
Despite my insecurities, I try to impress and entertain others, but I often stumble or make mistakes in the process.


I'll say that I don't really care I′ll lie until you disappear Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror, Cause the truth is I′m pretty insecure
I put up a facade of indifference or apathy, but deep down, I am very self-conscious and struggle with low self-esteem.


I′m pretty insecure
I have a constant sense of doubt, uncertainty, and vulnerability about myself and my abilities.


I'm not that tall only five foot ten And all my hair is fallin′ out and I don't know if I fit in I can do a lot with a pad and a pen, But when there's people comin′ round I head right back where I began
I feel physically inadequate and unattractive, and I prefer to express myself through writing rather than face-to-face interactions, which make me anxious and uncomfortable.


Tick tock tick tock I'm gonna go off But I′m not a lot, I never show off That's probably why I′m such a turn off And cause of all these damn guys that take their shirts off
I feel overlooked and underestimated due to my reserved nature and lack of confidence, which makes me resentful of others who seem to have it easier in social situations.


Nah, I'm fine right here, you make me nauseous And I feel a lot less weird when I watch the office That′s why you'll find me right here, I hate your gossip And I don't talk enough, but you talk too often
I avoid certain people and situations that make me uncomfortable, and I prefer to withdraw into my own thoughts or distractions, rather than engage in small talk or drama.


I grew up biblically raised That′s just a technical phrase Don′t think my friends think I'm saved And I don′t know what I should say
I have conflicting feelings about my religious upbringing and beliefs, and I feel isolated or judged by others who do not share or respect them.


All their pathetic displays Yeah, their prophetic Sundays Yeah, it's what made me this way, So insecure everyday
The hypocrisy and pressure I experienced in my religious community contributed to my sense of doubt and insecurity about myself and my worth.


I′m not a typical man I'm just too damn difficult And I get real damn cynical When you grab your pad and your pen
I do not conform to societal norms of masculinity or conformity, and I often question or criticize the status quo or authority figures.


Cause I′m not clinical now And I won't be clinical then Yeah, all my invisible friends They like me for who I am
Despite my idiosyncrasies, I have a strong connection to my own imagination and creativity, and I value the acceptance and understanding of others who share that connection.


I'll say that I don′t really care I′ll lie until you disappear Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror, Cause the truth is I'm pretty insecure
My insecurities are deep-seated and difficult to confront, so I often try to suppress or deny them, rather than face them head-on.


I′ll lie and say I'm never scared, But people are my biggest fear Gotta shut my eyes when I see a mirror, Cause the truth is I′m pretty insecure
I struggle with social anxiety and fear of rejection or ridicule, which makes me feel isolated and disconnected from others.


I'm pretty insecure
My insecurities impact every aspect of my life, and I am still learning to accept and overcome them.




Writer(s): Bethany Blanchard, Keith Sommers, Joshua Humlie, Emmanuel Humlie

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@happy_clifford

I freaking love this!! And I also love the Ed Sheeran vibe I’m getting 😍😍😍

@ghostworldo

I know what u mean by the Ed Sheehan vibe in this song

@katiewilson4779

Really o get Shawn Mendes vibes from this😂

@naysaabrahamson5131

"people are my biggest fear"
-sincerely every introvert

@despoinantoulia9059

These lyrics hit me so hard

@abelortiz5488

Shape of u vibes I think

@kendalljulian4927

Im so obsessed with yall

@lilygrumbles1080

I like that I feel like I am having a conversation with him

@aebbly

i love this song sm omg

@Yaberlee

This song reminds me of Shape of you by Ed sheeran. Not saying you copied or anything. I really like this song! Keep up the good work.

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