Story Behind The Song
"Love Me Too" was born from a deeply personal struggle with self-acceptance. The song reflects the battle of trying to live up to impossible standards while masking inner pain with a smile. It captures the exhaustion of chasing perfection, the weight of past mistakes, and the lonely feeling of not being enough.
The inspiration came from a moment of self-reflection—staring into the mirror and realizing that the harshest critic was the voice within. It's about the realization that external validation will never fill the void left by self-doubt. The lyrics mirror that inner dialogue: the fear of letting go, the pressure to appear okay, and the longing to feel truly seen and accepted, especially by oneself.
Ultimately, "Love Me Too" is a message of hope. It’s a reminder that learning to love yourself is a journey, not a destination. It speaks to anyone who's ever felt like they’re losing themselves in the pursuit of perfection and encourages embracing imperfections as part of what makes us human. The song is as much about the listener as it is about the writer—because everyone deserves to feel enough, just as they are.
Song Description
"Love Me Too" is a raw and emotional journey through the complexities of self-doubt, perfectionism, and the struggle to embrace self-love. The song delves into the internal conflict of constantly chasing unattainable standards while masking the damage behind a carefully crafted smile. It paints a vivid picture of the mental tug-of-war between holding on to the past and trying to move forward, all while grappling with the belief that being anything less than perfect means being unworthy.
The lyrics reflect the exhaustion of living with a critical inner voice—the one that whispers fears of failure and unworthiness. Through its verses, the song reveals the vulnerability of feeling unseen, the weight of past mistakes, and the difficulty of breaking through those emotional walls. The chorus serves as a moment of clarity, expressing the universal need to be understood and accepted, especially by oneself.
At its core, "Love Me Too" is more than a personal confession; it’s an anthem for anyone who's ever felt lost within themselves. It’s a reminder that self-love isn’t a destination—it’s a process of learning, unlearning, and growing. The song conveys that while not everyone may love or understand us, the most important relationship we have is the one with ourselves. Only by embracing our flaws, scars, and imperfections can we finally break free from the past and step into a future where self-worth isn’t measured by external validation but by genuine self-acceptance.
| Song Length |
2:49 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Endearing |
Subject |
Change, Encouragement |
| Similar Artists |
Post Malone, The Cure |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I see my flaws when I close my eyes,
Chasing perfection as I wear a smile.
Hiding the damage, the regrets—
Because I'm not thinking forward;
My mind is drowning in the past.
I know not everyone loves me,
And I appreciate those that do.
But I really need to learn to love me, too.
[Pre-Chorus]
Just look at my reflection—
Is that really who I am?
I try to hold on, but I slip through my tired hands.
I tell myself, If you're not first, you're last.
I'm chased by my choices,
Yeah, and swallowed by my past.
[Chorus]
But sometimes, it's so hard to break through
When the voice in my head says, You're just gonna lose.
I'm falling fast, like we always do—
'Cause this song is as much about me
As it is about you.
I just need to learn to love me, too.
[Verse 2]
I put on my smile, held up by this masquerade,
Following threads tangled in the pain.
I buried it deep, but it still remains—
Learning to live with the scars and the stains.
[Pre-Chorus]
Just look at my reflection—
Is that really who I am?
I try to hold on, but I slip through my tired hands.
I tell myself, If you're not first, you're last.
I'm chased by my choices,
Yeah, and swallowed by my past.
[Chorus]
But sometimes, it's so hard to break through
When the voice in my head says, You're just gonna lose.
I'm falling fast, like we always do—
'Cause this song is as much about me
As it is about you.
I just need to learn to love me, too.
[Bridge]
If I let go, will I finally breathe?
Or will the weight still bury me?
I’ve been running, falling behind,
Chasing a truth I’m too scared to find.
I've been waiting for someone to see—
Blind to the damage inside of me.
I'll take a deep breath, push on through,
And I'll just love me, too.
[Chorus]
But sometimes, it's so hard to break through
When the voice in my head says, You're just gonna lose.
I'm falling fast, like we always do—
'Cause this song is as much about me
As it is about you.
I just need to learn to love me, too.
[Outro]
If I let go, will I finally breathe?
I know not everyone loves me.
But I didn't really think it through.
Yeah, I know I should believe in me,
And I know I need to love me, too.
This song is as much about me,
As it is about you.