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Discovering Beauty Within: Julie G Olive's Reflection on Self-Perception
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Life would be so much easier if I was beautiful
Expresses the belief that life would be easier if the speaker were physically attractive.
If I was better at what I do best
Desires improvement in the speaker's skills or abilities.
I bet I'm not the only one who feels this
Suggests that others may share similar feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt.
But in my feed I feel ashamed
Feels a sense of shame when comparing oneself to others, particularly on social media.
Attraction to my own personality
Reflects on the speaker's attraction to their own personality.
To the thing staring back at me
Addresses self-reflection and the struggle with self-image.
Why's it so damn hard to look back
Expresses difficulty in revisiting the past or facing one's own history.
Distraction, I find my own happiness
Finds happiness through distractions, possibly temporary or external sources.
From pulling it out of others
Derives happiness by seeking validation or fulfillment from others.
Why can't I be happy all alone
Expresses a desire for self-sufficiency and the ability to find happiness independently.
(attraction)
Reiterates the theme of attraction to oneself.
I've done it I've become so much beautiful
Claims personal growth and improvement in physical attractiveness.
I've filled the void inside my life
States that personal development has filled an emotional void.
The potholes filled with gratitude for the beautiful
Metaphorically references overcoming challenges with gratitude for beauty.
Tar drenched but still I am alive
Despite challenges (tar), the speaker remains alive and resilient.
(Attraction) Where's the love I've been looking for
Questions the absence of love despite personal growth and attractiveness.
Sympathy so much more than before
Desires increased sympathy or understanding from others.
But I am who counts
Acknowledges the speaker's self-worth and importance.
(Distraction) Maybe I was always beautiful
Contemplates the possibility of always being beautiful, possibly a realization.
Missing out on those beautiful moments
Reflects on missed beautiful moments while focusing on personal improvement.
With those who truly count
Values meaningful connections with those who truly matter.
Pull myself away from everyone else
Intention to distance oneself from others for self-care.
Give myself the care that I need
Recognizes the importance of self-care and prioritizing personal well-being.
Peel away the layers of disdain written across my skin
Expresses a need to shed negative perceptions imposed on oneself.
Find myself missing
Feels a sense of loss or absence within oneself.
(Attraction) To my own personality
Reiterates attraction to one's own personality, possibly a journey of self-discovery.
To the thing staring back at me
Revisits the struggle of looking back at one's own reflection.
Why's it so damn hard to look back
Questions the difficulty of self-reflection and facing one's past.
(Distraction) Maybe I was always beautiful
Repeats the idea of potentially always being beautiful and missing out.
Missing out on those beautiful moments
Reiterates the theme of missing beautiful moments while focusing on self-improvement.
With those who truly count, oh
Emphasizes the importance of meaningful connections with significant others.
I can't look back at who I was before
Expresses an inability to revisit or dwell on the past.
I can't look back at who I was before
Repeats the difficulty of looking back at one's previous self.
I can't look back at who I was before
Reiterates the challenge of facing one's past and personal history.
I can't look back at who I was before
Continues the theme of avoiding reflection on the past.
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