Language: English 

Trigger warning: feeling self conscious 

(Verse 1)

He walks in, the spotlight's his throne,

Effortless charm, like he's always known.

His voice is smooth, his steps are light,

Everything about him feels so right.

I watch from the side, trying to blend,

While he's the one they all recommend.

It's like he's living the life I dream,

And I'm just stuck, caught in between.

(Pre-Chorus)

Why can't I feel enough in my skin?

Why do I keep breaking from within?

They say love yourself, but it's so hard to do,

When the mirror only shows what I wish wasn't true.

(Chorus) 

Why ain't I pretty? Why don't they see?

Why can't I be who they want me to be?

Why do I fade when I try to shine?

Why am I searching for a love that's not mine?

Why ain't I lovely? Love me, please.

I'm falling apart, I'm down on my knees.

What's so wrong, so wrong with me?

Why ain't I pretty?

(Verse 2)

I scroll through lives I'll never live,

A thousand likes they're willing to give.

I chase approval, but it feels so fake,

Another piece of me they'll never take.

They say, "You're strong, you'll make it through,"

But the voices in my head say it's not true.

I wear their words like a fragile disguise,

Hiding the tears behind my eyes.

(Pre-Chorus)*

Why do I care so much what they think?

Why does their love feel like the missing link?

I'm tired of running, I'm tired of pain,

But I don't know how to break this chain.

(Chorus)

Why ain't I pretty? Why don't they care?

Why do I feel like I'm gasping for air?

Why can't I be the one they choose?

Why does it feel like I'm built to lose?

Why ain't I lovely? Love me, please.

I'm breaking apart, I'm begging for peace.

What's so wrong, so wrong with me?

Why ain't I pretty?

*(Bridge)*

I try to let go, I try to be free,

But the weight of the world is crushing me.

I don't want perfect; I just want to feel,

Like someone sees me, like this could be real.

Every effort, every tear,

Still, I'm haunted by this fear.

Will I always be the one they ignore?

Just an echo, nothing more?

*(Pre-Chorus)*

Why can't I breathe without feeling this ache?

Why does my heart feel so easy to break?

They tell me to wait, they tell me to try,

But I'm so tired of asking why

(Chorus) 

Why ain't I pretty? Why don't they see?

Why can't I be who they want me to be?

Why do I fade when I try to shine?

Why am I searching for a love that's not mine?

Why ain't I lovely? Love me, please.

I'm falling apart, I'm down on my knees.

What's so wrong, so wrong with me?

Why ain't I pretty?

(Outro)

I whisper the words, a quiet refrain,

Hoping someone will ease the pain.

Why ain't I pretty? Why don't they care?

I'm trapped in a world that feels unfair.

Why ain't I pretty? Why can't I be

The one they all love, the one they see?

Inspiriert von (G)Idles song ‚allergy' my fav song rn. Mir geht's ok btw ❤️