Insecure
lil' louis & the world Lyrics
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'Cause I can't tell myself
You'll never hurt me
A promise never kept
Neurosis from my past
Trust is hard
When you've been burned
And slow to earn
As a kid, my father was absent
I've got a theory, avoidant attachment
I hope you understand
Please, just understand
Say that you love me
Your feelings are so pure
I can't believe you
Because I'm insecure
But you're in my veins and you're under my skin
You're the voice in my head and the symptoms within
You're in my veins and you're under my skin
You're the voice in my head and
Say that you love me
Your feelings are so pure
I can't believe you
Because I'm insecure, and
I never wanted to be this way
But trust just feels like foolish naivete
We all die alone
When fear is all we've known
I know I've had enough
So sick of cracking up
I want you, I need you
Please just let me know
Say that you love me
Your feelings are so pure
Want to believe you
But I'm still insecure
Say that you love me
Your feelings are so pure
Want to believe you
Because I'm still insecure, and
I never wanted to be this way
But trust just feels like foolish naivete
Say that you love me
The lyrics of "Insecure" by Lil' Louis & the World touch on themes of trust and past experiences that can affect how one views love and relationships. The songwriters delve into the complexities of feeling both needy for reassurance and skeptical about someone's true intentions, as the singer struggles with feelings of insecurity and neurosis brought on by past trauma. The lyrics are a plea for the other person to express their love and devotion in a way that can overcome the barriers of mistrust and emotional walls built up over time.
The songwriters use powerful metaphors to convey the intensity of the singer's emotions. The lines "You're in my veins and you're under my skin / You're the voice in my head and the symptoms within" paint a vivid picture of someone consumed by their anxieties and fears, unable to escape the grip of past trauma. The repeated refrain of "Say that you love me" underscores how important trust and affirmation are for the singer to fully embrace love and vulnerability.
Overall, "Insecure" explores the challenges of overcoming past baggage and allowing oneself to trust again. The lyrics portray a raw vulnerability and emotional honesty that many listeners can likely relate to, with Lil' Louis & the World's minimalist production and soulful vocals adding a sense of intimacy and urgency to the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Say that you love me
Express your love for me verbally
'Cause I can't tell myself
I'm unsure about my own worthiness and need reassurance from you
You'll never hurt me
I want your promise to keep me from feeling pain
A promise never kept
Broken promises have hurt me in the past
Neurosis from my past
My past has caused me anxiety and insecurity
Trust is hard
It's difficult for me to trust
When you've been burned
Past experiences of betrayal have left me cautious
It's quick to lose
Trust can be lost easily
And slow to earn
Rebuilding trust takes time and effort
As a kid, my father was absent
My father was not present during my childhood
I've got a theory, avoidant attachment
I hypothesize that I have an avoidant attachment style
I hope you understand
I want you to comprehend my perspective
Please, just understand
I'm requesting your empathy and patience
Your feelings are so pure
Your emotions are genuine
I can't believe you
I struggle to accept that you are being honest
Because I'm insecure
My own feelings of inadequacy make me suspicious
But you're in my veins and you're under my skin
You have become an integral part of me
You're the voice in my head and the symptoms within
You affect my thoughts and emotions deeply
We all die alone
We leave this world as individuals, regardless of our connections
When fear is all we've known
Constant fear prevents us from making meaningful connections
I know I've had enough
I'm tired of living in constant fear and uncertainty
So sick of cracking up
I'm tired of breaking down emotionally
I want you, I need you
I desire your love and support
Because I'm still insecure
My feelings of doubt persist
And I never wanted to be this way
I wish I could be more confident and trusting
But trust just feels like foolish naivete
I'm afraid of being hurt again by trusting too easily
Want to believe you
I want to trust you
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Landon Trujillo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cantforgetyou
I really liked this song in the late 80's. And now I still do. Thanks for posting.
David King
What a beautiful tune! Good Memories of past times! 😁
TheHouseofHank
December 2022 and this is still one of the most hauntingly amazing tunes I've ever heard (Larry Heard ;-)
Graham Sharpe
What a lovely track just does something to me inside can't get enough of this artist I just hope someone comes up with a way to play it in my coffin when it's my time don't laugh no one knows what happens when we pass away sharpie nottingham
Styles
Beautiful
Peter Gravelle
lovely
discoverydavid
I hear a Heard...a Larry Heard.