Raye – Body Dysmorphia MP3 Download
Body Dysmorphia is a poignant and self-questioning song by British indie artist Raye. It was released on February 3rd, 2023, as the tenth track of her album "My 21st Century Blues." The lyrics delve into the complex emotions surrounding body image issues and the struggle for self-acceptance. The opening verse paints a vivid picture of someone struggling with disordered eating habits, using their fingers to pinch their skin and feeling guilty about eating. They express dissatisfaction with various parts of their body, from their face to arms. In an attempt to achieve society's standards of beauty, they wear multiple corsets underneath their clothes.
The pre-chorus highlights some of the coping mechanisms used to deal with these feelings - wearing oversized clothing or smoking marijuana. However, even these don't fully alleviate the anxiety around being intimate with someone else.
In the chorus section of the song, Raye sings about not liking her own body but realizing that it's still hers alone. She knows she should reach out for help but hasn't yet found it in herself to do so. The second verse continues this theme by describing how fierce these feelings can be - wanting to cut pieces off or rearrange one's face entirely. Overall, Body Dysmorphia is a forceful reminder that many people struggle with negative perceptions of themselves based on societal standards and expectations. By sharing her own experience through music, Raye sheds light on a topic often considered taboo and encourages listeners who may relate to seek support if needed.
I'm so hungry I can't sleep, but I know if I eat
Then I'll be in the bathroom on my knees
I hate the way my face is square
I hate my arms inside these sleeves
For this hourglass we all desire
I wear three corsets underneath
XL T-shirts, baggy jeans, so I don't have to stress about it
Marijuana every day, so I cannot obsess about it
How can I expect you to romance me, touch my body, baby?
I don't even want to take it off for you so turn the lights off
I don't really like my body
But knowing it's my only body
I should prolly call somebody
I should really show you how I'm feeling inside
Matter fact, I'm glad you called me
I've been hiding, I been high
And I've been sleeping hungry
I hug my knees, I squeeze my waist
There's so much that I want to change
Yes, lately I've been thinking
'Bout the ways to rearrange my face
I wanna cut pieces off
Looking in the mirror
Want to take a pair of scissors, sadly dear
I wanna cut pieces off
Lately, I've been so depressed about it
No one sees what I can see, and I'm so fu*king scared about it
How can I expect you to romance me, touch my body, baby?
I don't want to take it off for you until you turn the lights off
And I don't really like my body
But knowin' it's my only body
I should probably call somebody
I should really show you how I'm feeling inside
Matter fact, I'm glad you called me
I've been hiding, I been high
And I've been sleeping hungry
I think when I grow older, I'm going to get a nosejob
I have a bump in my nose and it's ugly
When I grow up, I want to be skinny but with an hourglass figure
I hope I'll be pretty when I grow up, or I think I'll be sad