‘Dear Younger Me’ is an emotional ballad performed by Luna Ray that explores themes of love, apology, and acceptance. The song speaks to the struggles of being a perfectionist, the battle with self-doubt, and the quest for comfort during dark times. With a hauntingly beautiful female vocal, the lyrics convey a heartfelt message to the younger self about facing inner demons and finding solace among the chaos.
Verse 1:
I see you there, with tears in your eyes,
Chasing shadows, where the darkness lies.
You fight so hard, against the raging tide,
Feeling like a ghost, with nowhere left to hide.
Chorus:
Dear younger me, I’m sorry I let you down,
In the mirror's cold stare, you wear a heavy crown.
With every scar you bear, and the pain that you feel,
I wish I could tell you, it's okay to heal.
Verse 2:
Perfection is a thief, steals your joy away,
In the quest for acceptance, you lose sight of the day.
Haunted by your thoughts, the shadows start to scream,
You’re never good enough, or so it seems.
Chorus:
Dear younger me, I’m sorry I let you down,
In the mirror's cold stare, you wear a heavy crown.
With every scar you bear, and the pain that you feel,
I wish I could tell you, it's okay to heal.
Bridge:
Rage against the night, let the darkness fade,
Embrace the broken parts; love the life you've made.
You’re not alone, in this silent fight,
Find the spark of hope, and hold on tight.
Chorus:
Dear younger me, I’m sorry I let you down,
In the mirror's cold stare, you wear a heavy crown.
With every scar you bear, and the pain that you feel,
I wish I could tell you, it's okay to heal.
Outro:
So stand up tall, let the world see your light,
You’re stronger than you know, you’re ready for the fight.
Dear younger me, I’m here, I won’t stray,
Together we’ll rise, through the shadows and gray.
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love to my younger self, apology, acceptance, perfectionist, trying hard, dark, sad, self harm, never feeling good enough, female voice, rage, comfort