Made To Be
Embrace Your Scars: Finding Beauty Within
Lyrics
They say the first cut is the deepest
Acknowledging the pain of the first significant emotional wound.
But what about the hundredth time
Raising the question of repeated hurts and their cumulative impact.
And now you don't know how to change your mind
Expressing uncertainty about how to change one's perspective or situation.
Got shame locked up like a secret
Describing a feeling of deep shame kept hidden like a secret.
Insecurity, fears and lies
Mentioning inner struggles with insecurity, fears, and deception.
A painted smile is your disguise
Highlighting the use of a false smile as a disguise.
But look a little deeper in my eyes
Encouraging a deeper understanding by looking into the eyes of the person.
If you could only see yourself
Prompting self-reflection by suggesting looking at oneself.
The way I see you
Comparing the self-perception to how the speaker sees the person.
You should know I think your scars
Positively valuing the emotional wounds or imperfections as beautiful.
Are beautiful
Reiterating the beauty found in the scars or vulnerabilities.
So why are you
Posing a question about the person's internal conflict.
Staring at the mirror, wishing you were someone else completely
Describing dissatisfaction with one's current identity and appearance.
You're already who
Asserting that the person is already who they are meant to be.
You were made to be
Affirming the idea that the person is inherently their true self.
They say that the grass is greener
Exploring the common belief that things are better elsewhere.
And better on the other side
Recognizing the shared struggle of survival in life's challenges.
But really we're all just trying to survive
Emphasizing the universality of human experiences and emotions.
We are not so different inside
Highlighting the similarities among people despite outward differences.
If you could only see yourself
Encouraging self-awareness by comparing self-perception to the speaker's view.
The way I see you, ooh
Reiterating the positive perception of the person's imperfections.
You should know I think your scars
Continuing to express the beauty found in the person's scars.
Are beautiful
Prompting introspection about dissatisfaction with one's image.
So why are you
Asking why the person is not embracing their true self.
Staring at the mirror, wishing you were someone else completely
Repeating the theme of dissatisfaction with one's current identity.
You're already who
Reaffirming that the person is already who they are meant to be.
You were made to be, oh
Emphasizing the inherent nature of the person's true self.
Can't fast forward, can't rewind
Stating the impossibility of altering or rewinding time.
Press pause in this moment in time
Suggesting the importance of cherishing the present moment.
Slow it down and just be here with me
Encouraging slowing down and being present in the current moment.
If you could only see yourself
Returning to the theme of comparing self-perception to the speaker's view.
The way I see you
Reiterating the positive perception of the person's imperfections.
You should know I think your scars
Continuing to express the beauty found in the person's scars.
Are beautiful
Affirming the positive perception of the person's vulnerabilities.
So why are you
Repeating the question of why the person is not embracing their true self.
Staring at the mirror, wishing you were someone else completely
Reiterating dissatisfaction with one's current identity.
You're already who
Reaffirming that the person is already who they are meant to be.
You were made to be
Reiterating the inherent nature of the person's true self.
You're already who
Stating again that the person is already who they are meant to be.
You were made to be
Concluding with the affirmation of the person's inherent identity.
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