Impostor Syndrome
Unveiling the Struggle: Superfriends' Impostor Syndrome MeaningLyrics
These days I'm mostly scrolling Wikipedia articles
Engaging in extensive reading on Wikipedia as a way to distract oneself and possibly avoid acknowledging wasted time.
Trying to kid myself I'm not wasting time
Attempting to convince oneself that time spent is not being wasted.
My problem seems to stem from placing people on pedestals
The core issue arises from elevating people to high status in one's mind.
One after another, they jostle for the front of my mind
Constantly dealing with different individuals competing for attention in one's thoughts.
What if I'm not good enough? Is it okay
Questioning personal competence and worthiness.
What if I'm not alright? It's not okay
Expressing concern about not being emotionally or mentally well.
What about my friends and family? Do they know
Wondering if close relationships are aware of the struggles.
Will it ever change? They don't know
Uncertainty about whether the situation will improve, with those close not having answers.
So what if I admit that I've got a problem
Contemplating the potential relief or persistence of acknowledging a personal issue.
Will I feel better, or will it just keep dragging on
Questioning the effectiveness of self-awareness in resolving the issue.
I've been to the gym and I've tried every chemical
Trying various physical and chemical approaches to overcome personal challenges.
Go jogging twice a week, one day I'll outrun it all
Engaging in physical activities with the hope of eventually overcoming obstacles.
What if I'm not good enough? Is it okay
Reiterating concerns about personal adequacy.
What if I'm not alright? It's not okay
Expressing the seriousness of not feeling emotionally or mentally well.
What about my friends and family? Do they know
Questioning whether friends and family are aware of the internal struggles.
Will it ever change? They don't know
Reflecting uncertainty about the potential for positive change, with loved ones lacking insight.
What if I'm not good enough? Is it okay
Reiterating concerns about personal adequacy, emphasizing the seriousness.
What if I'm not alright? It's not okay
Expressing the gravity of not feeling emotionally or mentally well.
What about my friends and family? Do they know
Pondering whether friends and family are aware of the internal struggles, echoing earlier lines.
Will it ever change? They don't know
Repeating uncertainty about the potential for positive change, with loved ones lacking insight.
Impostor syndrome, definition
Introducing the term "Impostor syndrome" and its definition.
A debilitating social condition
Describing "Impostor syndrome" as a debilitating social condition affecting interactions.
Impostor syndrome, definition
Reiterating the term "Impostor syndrome" and its adverse impact on social well-being.
Cannot reconcile my position
Expressing the inability to reconcile one's perceived position with the impact of "Impostor syndrome."
Impostor syndrome, definition
Repeating the term "Impostor syndrome" and its definition.
A debilitating social condition
Reiterating the debilitating social impact of "Impostor syndrome."
Impostor syndrome, definition
Emphasizing once more the term "Impostor syndrome" and its definition.
Cannot reconcile my position
Highlighting the ongoing struggle to reconcile one's perceived position with the effects of "Impostor syndrome."
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