Natalie Merchant - Tell Yourself Lyrics
I know what you tell yourself, you tell yourself.Look in the mirror, look in the mirror what does it show?I hear you countingI know you're adding. adding up the score.I know, oh yes I know what you tell yourself,Tell yourself.Ever since Eden we're built for pleasing everyone knowsAnd ever since Adam cracked his ribs and let us goI know, oh yes I know what you tell yourselfTell yourselfWho taught you how to lie so wellAnd to believe in each and every word you say?Who told you that nothing about you is alrightIt's just no use, it's just no good you'll never be O.K.?Well I know, I know that wrong's been done to you"It's such a tough world," that's what you sayWell I know, I know it's easier said than doneBut that's enough girl, give it away,Give it, give it all awayTell yourself that you're not prettyLook at you, you're beautiful.Tell yourself that no one seesPlain Jane invisible me, just tell yourselfTell yourself you'll never beLike the anorexic beauties in the magazinesJust a bargain basement Barbie DollNo belle du jour, no femme fataleJust tell yourselfTell yourself there's nothing worseThan the pain inside and the way it hurtsBut tell yourself it's nothing newCause everybody feels it tooThey feel it tooAnd there's just no getting 'roundThe fact that you're thirteen right now
