Does It Show
Discovering Self: A Quest for Recognition
Lyrics
Can you see me from where I’m standing
Expressing a desire to be noticed or acknowledged by someone.
Tell me am I shimmering
Questioning whether the speaker's presence is noticeable or attractive.
They say it’s bad for my health
Acknowledging that pursuing love may have negative effects on the speaker's well-being.
To live for the love of someone else
Recognizing the potential harm in living solely for the love of another person.
But maybe if you could see me
Hoping that being seen by someone will bring belief or confidence to the speaker.
Then I could believe
Linking belief in oneself to the perception of others, emphasizing external validation.
In just how far I think I could go
Expressing a belief in one's potential and the desire to achieve significant accomplishments.
Tell me does it show
Repeating the question "Tell me does it show," seeking confirmation or recognition of the speaker's inner feelings or struggles.
Tell me does it show
-Tell me does it show
-Tell me does it show
-And if I want to succeed
Exploring the idea of personal success and questioning the advice to focus on oneself.
They say to do it just for me
Reflecting on the suggestion to pursue personal success rather than for others.
But tell me who can I help
Questioning the value of singing songs if it's only for the speaker's benefit.
Singing these songs for just myself
Highlighting the potential loneliness or emptiness in creating art solely for personal fulfillment.
When maybe if you could see me
Desiring shared belief and confidence with another person.
I could make us both believe
Believing that shared belief can lead to greater achievements.
In just how far I think we could go
Expressing confidence in the potential for joint success with someone else.
Though I’ve learned better than to live
Indicating past experiences that taught the speaker not to live solely for others.
Just for someone else to get
Warning against living for someone else to achieve what the speaker already knows.
Something that I already know
Implies possessing knowledge or skills that shouldn't be sacrificed for others.
Tell me does it show
Reiterating the central question, emphasizing the importance of external validation and recognition.
Tell me does it show
-Tell me does it show
-Tell me does it show
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