Apple of My Eye

Encouraging self-reflection, urging a boy to look in the mirror and confront unsettling aspects of himself.

Highlighting the unknown and frightening aspects of self-awareness revealed in the mirror.

Encouraging self-reflection, urging a girl to confront the unpredictable and chaotic aspects of herself in the mirror.

Emphasizing the unpredictable and crazy aspects one may discover about oneself in the mirror.

Expressing a persistent and continuous effort, running metaphorically, possibly symbolizing the pursuit of self-improvement or understanding.

I'll be running, and running, til my lungs give out

I'll be running, and running, and running around

I'll be running

Expressing the difficulty of self-acceptance and the effort required to become one's own priority.

Desiring to be the center of one's own attention and affection, striving for self-love.

Feeling emotionally restrained or tied up, acknowledging invisible struggles that may not be apparent to others.

And I know you can't see the binds

But they're just as real as you and I

Pondering the inability to look at oneself objectively or confront personal challenges directly.

Encouraging self-awareness by asking to see the pain, tears, and stains in the metaphorical mirror.

Can you see the pain and tears I've had to brush away

Look in that mirror girl, look in that mirror

Can you see the green that stains it

Highlighting the persistence of negative experiences or influences on one's self-image.

Reiterating the theme of continuous effort and running, possibly symbolizing the struggle for self-acceptance.

I'll be running, and running, til my lungs give out

I'll be running, and running, and running around

I'll be running

Reiterating the challenge of becoming one's own priority and gaining self-approval.

Continuing the desire to be the central focus of one's own affection and attention.

Expressing the difficulty of breaking free from invisible constraints and acknowledging their reality.

And I know you can't see the binds

But they're just as real as you and I

Expressing frustration or confusion about the challenges of self-acceptance.

Reflecting on external validation and recognition, questioning the worthiness of the efforts made.

For making all this progress

They awarded, awarded me for almost being perfect

And I loved it

I loved every fucking bit of it

Because all the feathers of a bowl were starting to be worth it

Repeating the idea that the efforts and struggles are starting to be worthwhile, possibly indicating a sense of personal growth.

They were starting to be worth it

(I'll be running, and running, til my lungs give out)

They were starting to be worth it

(I'll be running, and running, and running around)

They were starting to be worth it

(I'll be running)

Reiterating the challenge of becoming the center of one's own attention and affection.

Continuing the desire for self-love and self-recognition despite the difficulties.

Acknowledging the existence of invisible binds or constraints that affect self-perception.

And I know you can't see the binds

But they're just as real as you and I

Expressing ongoing frustration or confusion about the challenges of self-acceptance.