A heartfelt ballad reflecting on the struggles of youth, this song delves into themes of self-acceptance, the fight against perfection, and an emotional apology to one's past self. With haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, Emily Sande captures the darkness and pain of feeling inadequate while offering a glimmer of hope for healing and understanding.
Verse 1:
Dear younger me, I wish you knew
The world’s not as cruel as it's shown to you
You’ve carried the weight of a heavy heart
Fighting battles inside, feeling torn apart
Chorus:
I see you trying, fighting through the pain
Crying silent tears like falling rain
An apology whispered on each tear stain
Please forgive me, it’s okay to feel this way
Verse 2:
I remember the nights spent lost in despair
Looking for solace in the shadows that stare
Self-harm was your way to cope and control
But I promise you now, it’s not how to be whole
Chorus:
I see you trying, fighting through the pain
Crying silent tears like falling rain
An apology whispered on each tear stain
Please forgive me, it’s okay to feel this way
Bridge:
Perfection's a cage, don’t let it bind
You are enough, so be gentle and kind
With every misstep, you’ve learned and you’ve grown
Embrace who you are and let your light show
Chorus:
I see you trying, fighting through the pain
Crying silent tears like falling rain
An apology whispered on each tear stain
Please forgive me, it’s okay to feel this way
Outro:
So here’s my letter, a promise to you
To love who you are, to fight and break through
Dear younger me, hold on to this truth
You are worthy of love, you are living proof.
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Letter to my younger self, apology, acceptance, fight against perfection, see you trying, dark, sad, emotional, tears, self harm, never feeling good enough, female voice