Insecure
anthony c Lyrics

What's your definition of perfection?
What do you consider to be perfect?

Why you letting them making you feel less then?
Why are you allowing others to make you feel inadequate?

Wanting a reason to feel acceptance
Desiring acceptance and validation from others

But you ain't gotta succumb to what they pressin'
You don't have to give in to their expectations

Tryna to press your button to make you act ugly
Attempting to make you angry and react negatively

Seeing how you'll react like a test dummy
Observing and studying your reactions like a test subject

Ain't nothing funny, no need to suppress
This is a serious matter, no need to hide or suppress your feelings

Leaving your mind to stress, give your heart a rest
Relax your mind and give your heart a break from the stress

Just chill
Relax and calm down

Why you tripping on how they feel?
Why are you worrying about how others feel?

Be firm, not still
Be assertive, not passive

Don't let 'em cross on your field
Don't let them take advantage of you

Don't let them wave your flag of dignity
Don't allow others to disrespect or diminish your self-respect

I know it's hard to find serenity
I understand that it's difficult to find inner peace

Feel that energy to keep your head up off the floor
Harness your positive energy to lift your head up and not feel defeated

If you truly wanna soar
If you truly want to succeed and reach new heights

Why are you so insecure?
Why do you lack confidence and self-assurance?

What are you so afraid for?
What are you afraid of?

Don't let these thoughts get to you
Don't let negative thoughts consume and control you

Discover what is true to you
Find your own truth and identity

Don't you know you are worth more?
Don't you realize that you have more value and worth than you think?

Don't change yourself to hide your flaws
Don't alter yourself or hide your imperfections to fit in

You're perfect just the way you are
You are already perfect just as you are

She don't like the way she looks in the mirror
She is unhappy with her appearance when she sees herself in the mirror

That's why you always see her wearing baggy clothes
She wears loose clothing to hide her body image insecurities

Hidden from the words, disguised in her curves
Trying to hide and disguise her curves from what people say

Cause she doesn't really know who's friend or foe (Oh!)
She doesn't know who to trust or who might hurt her

Teary eyes behind the trauma
Crying and feeling emotional pain from past experiences

Deep cuts increased beyond the drama
Experiencing severe emotional pain beyond just the surface level drama

What's the point of wishing for karma when the harm of it all will just alarm us
There's no point in wishing bad things on others when the negative consequences will ultimately affect us too

Of the followers feigning for reactions and attention
The people who pretend to seek reactions and attention from others

Or just to get a follow and a mention
Or just to receive a social media follow and mention

And raise tension to change our features
Causing tension and conflict to force us to change ourselves

From the soil they reach us, but we rise as leaders
Despite coming from difficult circumstances, we can choose to become leaders and not let our past define us

Dry your eyes for me
Don't cry anymore

I know it's hard to see
I understand that it's difficult to see the brighter side

Who love is real and who conceals to be the enemy and live in ecstasy
It's hard to distinguish who really loves us and who pretends to be friend but is actually our enemy

Don't fall for temptation
Don't give into temptations

You don't need another lifestyle worth changin'
You don't need to change your lifestyle to be accepted by others

Or for them to use your power to have your heart breakin'
Don't let others use your personal power and influence to manipulate and hurt you

I'm just sayin'
I'm just expressing my thoughts on the matter

Even though we are not pure
Despite our imperfections and flaws

You don't need be (Insecure)
You don't need to be insecure

It's okay to be (Insecure)
It's okay to feel insecure, it's normal

I don't want you to be (Insecure)
I want you to overcome your insecurities

Don't you know you are something more
You are more than your insecurities and have value beyond them

Something more
You have more potential and purpose

No magazine
Not influenced by unrealistic media portrayals

This the true image
This is the real and authentic image of oneself

No celebrity
Not trying to live up to the standards of celebrities

Can tell me any different
Their opinions and standards don't affect my sense of self

Hands up to the ceiling cause the world is yours
Feeling empowered and confident in oneself

Have you ever felt lost in a world, caving in with judgment?
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and judged by the world around you?

Betrayed by the ones close to heart you trusted?
Have you ever been betrayed by someone you trusted deeply?

Feelings numbing, head keeps rumbling
Feeling emotionally numb and overwhelmed

Tired of fussing, hearing lies behind discussions
Tired of arguing and hearing dishonesty during discussions

As the curtain closes, the role is exposed
When everything unravels, the true nature of people is revealed

Tangled emotions trying to withhold
Feeling uncertain and conflicted

Hoping no one notices what's wrong
Hoping others don't notice your struggles or problems

Not feeling too strong
Feeling weak or vulnerable

How much longer can I hold on?
How much longer can I endure or persevere?

C'mon, get a grip, bro
Come on, get a hold of yourself

Pick yourself back up before you trip, yo
Get back on your feet before you fall down

Just a little tough love, can't live by a shrug
Sometimes tough love is necessary and you can't just ignore problems

When life is getting rough, you'll never know it's enough
When facing hardships, it's hard to tell when you've done enough

Trying to act tough, we all call your bluff
Pretending to be strong doesn't fool anyone

Out of touch with yourself the more it builds up
The more you ignore or suppress your feelings, the more disconnected you become from yourself

Feeling like it's getting to be too much
Feeling overwhelmed by all the stress and pressure

Why you holding on to clovers just to have good luck?
Why are you relying on luck instead of taking control of your situation?

You need to lift yourself up now
You need to empower yourself and lift yourself up

Before it breaks you down
Before the stress and pressure causes you to break

Still standing like a solider
Remaining strong and resilient like a soldier

Don't let them think they fold ya
Don't let others think they can overpower or manipulate you

Although in need of closure
Although you may need closure

Don't let that hate doze you over
Don't let the hate and negativity consume you

Apply pressure to keep yourself open minded
Push yourself to stay open-minded and receptive to new ideas

Don't believe in the narratives that'll leave you blinded
Don't blindly believe in the stories others tell you

Like a deer in headlights
Feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed like a deer in the headlights of a car

Anxiety won't win tonight
You won't let anxiety overcome you tonight

God made me to shine bright
I was created to shine and be successful

Don't you know you are something more
You have value and purpose