How Am I Supposed To Love Myself? Lyrics by Beth McCarthy
[Verse 1]
Hiding from mirrors
Photos deleted
If I don’t have to see it
I’m fine
Been quiet at dinner
Sick with a secret
I don’t feel like eating
I’m lying
[Pre Chorus]
How am I supposed to love myself
When I can’t bear to see my face?
How am I supposed to love myself
When I feel like my life’s a mistake?
[Chorus]
I don’t belong in this body
It has my name but it’s not me
Oh I’m trying, I’m trying my best
I know I’m not what you wanted
And honestly, I’m exhausted
‘Cause I’m trying, I’m trying
But, I don’t fit in
I don’t fit in this skin
[Verse 2]
I wish I was different
I wish I was happy
I wish I was beautiful
[Pre Chorus 2]
How am I supposed to love myself
When I have a reflеction I hate?
How am I supposed to love mysеlf
When I feel like my life’s a mistake?
[Chorus 2]
I don’t belong in this body
It has my name but it’s not me
Oh I’m trying, I’m trying my best
I know I’m not what you wanted
And honestly, I’m exhausted
‘Cause I’m trying, I’m trying
But, I don’t fit in
I don’t fit in
[Bridge]
It’s your body, your choice
‘Till you don’t choose right
And you’re fighting for your life
While they’re taking away your rights
And the man in white decides
What happens in between your thighs
My body, isn’t mine
[Pre Chorus 3]
How am I supposed to love myself?
[Chorus 3]
I don’t belong in this body
Don’t say her name ‘cause it’s not me
Oh I’m trying, I’m trying my best
To tell you I didn’t want this
And honestly, I’m exhausted
‘Cause I’m trying, I’m trying but
I don’t fit in
I don’t fit in this skin