Authenticity
Discovering Me: Embracing the Journey to Authenticity
Lyrics
I'm workin' every time I walk in a room
I consistently work on self-improvement whenever I enter a space.
Takin' notes on how to be the best version of you
Observing and learning how to embody the best version of oneself.
How to think, how to act
Learning how to think and act in a certain way.
How to look, how to speak, how to be
Understanding how to present oneself in appearance and speech.
But I've plagiarized so credit's due
Acknowledging that I've borrowed ideas, giving credit to friends, family, and movies.
To my friends and family, yeah movies too
Recognizing influences from friends, family, and movies on my personality.
But nobody's original so should I really feel bad?
Questioning the concept of originality and whether feeling guilty is justified.
That I'm the number one fan of a band my friend showed me just last week
Acknowledging being a big fan of something recently introduced by a friend.
My personality's not mine; surely not unique
Expressing doubt about the uniqueness of my personality.
I'm a mirror to the world, reflecting you not me
Seeing myself as a reflection of the world, not an individual.
My personality's not mine; what you see it isn't me
Reiterating that my personality is not truly mine; it's a reflection of others.
Oh it isn't me
Emphasizing the disparity between the perceived and authentic self.
Authenticity, where can I buy it?
Pondering where one can acquire authenticity.
I want just a little bit so I can try it
Expressing a desire to experience authenticity even in small doses.
A thrifty kind of person, only get it if it's cheap oh
Preferring authenticity but only if it comes at a low cost.
Authenticity, stop hidin' and come find me
Calling for authenticity to reveal itself and not remain hidden.
Oh I never seem to get there, but I'm closer
Acknowledging progress in the journey toward self-discovery.
To discoverin' who I am without the mirror
Getting closer to understanding oneself without external influences.
No more lies, no more games
Expressing a desire for honesty and an end to games in self-presentation.
I've been waitin' to change for so long
Waiting for a long time to make positive changes in oneself.
But I've plagiarized so credit's due
Reiterating the acknowledgment of borrowed ideas from friends, family, and movies.
To my friends and family, yeah movies too
Highlighting the inevitability of everything being done before.
But everything's been done before so can they even be mad?
Questioning whether others can be upset about borrowed influences.
That I'm the number one fan of a band my friend showed me just last week
Reaffirming being a passionate fan of something introduced recently.
My personality's not mine; surely not unique
Reflecting on the lack of uniqueness in one's personality.
I'm a mirror to the world, reflecting you not me
Seeing oneself as a mirror, reflecting others more than an authentic self.
My personality's not mine; what you see it isn't me
Reiterating that what others see as the personality is not the real self.
Oh it isn't me
Emphasizing the discrepancy between the perceived and authentic self.
Authenticity, where can I buy it?
Questioning where one can acquire authenticity.
I want just a little bit so I can try it
Expressing a desire to experience authenticity even in small doses.
A thrifty kind of person, only get it if it's cheap oh
Preferring authenticity but only if it comes at a low cost.
Authenticity, stop hidin' and come find me
Calling for authenticity to reveal itself and not remain hidden.
Oh I live in a world where I'm just supposed to be me
Living in a world that expects authentic self-expression.
But what if I don't know what that looks like?
Expressing uncertainty about one's true identity.
Authenticity, where can I buy it?
Questioning where one can acquire authenticity.
I want just a little bit so I can try it
Expressing a desire to experience authenticity even in small doses.
A thrifty kind of person, only get it if it's cheap oh
Preferring authenticity but only if it comes at a low cost.
Authenticity, stop hidin' and come find me
Calling for authenticity to reveal itself and not remain hidden.
Comment