I Like Myself When I'm with You
Embracing Imperfections: Finding Self-Love in Jöran Steinhauer's Melody
Lyrics
I say: No, in the end
Expressing denial, stating a negative response.
I’m not half as fit as I pretend
Acknowledging a lack of fitness compared to outward appearance.
Guess you’d rather keep it secret - guess you wouldn't say it loud
Suggesting a desire for secrecy, reluctance to express feelings openly.
I’m like the first pancake - I never work out
Comparing oneself to the first pancake, indicating a lack of success or effectiveness.
When I’m on my own I’m feeling down
Describing a negative emotional state when alone.
Miserable and lost but never found
Feeling miserable, lost, and unable to find oneself.
I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
Expressing liking oneself in the presence of someone else, implying a positive influence on self-esteem.
I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
-I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
-And when I like myself I like you, too
-Why should I go outside?
Questioning the need to go outside, possibly due to social expectations.
No-one wants a friend without a life
Highlighting the importance of having a life for social acceptance.
I can’t stand all I wanna be
Expressing discomfort with one's aspirations or desires.
I’m far from truth, far from reality
Feeling distant from truth and reality.
Hiding in my garden like a fool
Describing a self-imposed isolation in a garden, suggesting a sense of foolishness.
Isolation is not good for you
Stating the negative effects of isolation on well-being.
I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
Reiterating the positive impact of being with someone on self-perception and liking the other person as well.
I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
-I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
-And when I like myself I like you, too
-I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
Emphasizing the recurring theme of improved self-esteem and liking others when in their company.
I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
-I la la la la like myself when I’m with you
-And when I like myself I like you, too
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