Self Esteem by The Offspring discusses themes of low self-esteem and toxic relationships. Inspired by lead vocalist Dexter Hollands personal experience, it reflects on a one-sided relationship and its negative impact on self-worth. The lyrics capture the essence of desperation and dependency in dysfunctional relationships.
AmFCG I wrote her off for the tenth time today AmFCG And practice all the things I would say AmFCG When she came over I lost my nerve AmFCG I took her back and made her dessert AmFCG Now I know I'm being used AmFCG That's okay man cause I like the abuse AmFCG I know she's playing with me AmFCG That's okay 'cause I got no self esteem
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AmFCG We make plans to go out at night AmFCG I wait till 2 then I turn out the light AmFCG All this rejection's got me so low AmFCG If she keeps it up I just might tell her so
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DmBbFC When she's saying oh that she wants only me DmBbFC Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends DmBbFC When she's saying oh that I'm like a disease DmBbFC Then I wonder how much more I can spend DmBbFC Well I Guess I should stick up for myself DmBbFC But I really think it's better this way DmBbCGF The more you suffer, the more it shows you really care G Right? Yeah yeah yeah...
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AmFCG Now I'll relate this little bit AmFCG That happens more than I'd like to admit AmFCG Late at night she knocks on my door AmFCG She's drunk again and looking to score AmFCG Now I know I should say no AmFCG But that's kind of hard when she's ready to go AmFCG I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb AmFCG I'm just a sucker with no self esteem
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DmBbFC When she's saying oh that she wants only me DmBbFC Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends DmBbFC When she's saying oh that I'm like a disease DmBbFC Then I wonder how much more I can spend DmBbFC Well I Guess I should stick up for myself DmBbFC But I really think it's better this way DmBbCGF The more you suffer, the more it shows you really care GAm Right? Yeah yeah yeah...