Lyrics
It’s been stolen away
Expressing the feeling of something being taken away.
Everyone tries to dim my light
Feeling that others are trying to diminish her brightness or individuality.
And now I’m just as afraid
Now experiencing fear, possibly related to self-expression.
Of finally shining as I am of hiding
Fearful both of standing out (shining) and hiding.
When I cover up my body it’s because I hate myself
Covering up physically due to self-hate.
But If I ever show my body I objectify myself
Fear of objectifying herself when revealing her body.
There’s a ghost inside my bedroom it’s been cursing all my love It’s a dark and lonely secret that nobody speaks of
Describing a haunting and unspoken personal struggle.
This is supposed to feel good but it hurts
Contrast between expectation (feeling good) and reality (hurting).
This is supposed to feel good but it hurts
Reiteration of the conflicting emotions in supposed pleasurable experiences.
How dare she think she can be a sexual woman How dare she think she can be a sexual woman
Questioning societal expectations and judgments towards a woman embracing her sexuality.
I’m done suppressing myself
Expressing a decision to stop suppressing her true self.
As hard as they try to say it’s a sin
Acknowledging societal attempts to label her choices as sinful.
I deserve to reclaim all the control over my skin
Claiming the right to control her own body and decisions.
Cuz they’re shaming every woman who puts it on display But they still expect a woman to wear makeup every day I am weak if I’m too soft, I’m a bitch if I’m too tough
Highlighting societal contradictions and expectations placed on women.
Tear me down if I look pretty
Addressing criticism for both looking pretty and not meeting societal standards.
Or not pretty enough
Reflecting on the contradictory judgments faced by women.
Shame on me
Feeling societal shame for personal choices and expressions.
I wanna be a sexual woman Shame on me
Expressing a desire to embrace and be proud of her sexuality.
I wanna be a sexual woman
Reiterating the desire to be a sexual woman despite societal judgment.
Finally I’m gonna be a sexual woman
Affirming the decision to finally embrace being a sexual woman.
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