Lauren Jauregui's song Inside is about the struggle to understand and connect with oneself. The lyrics express the difficulty in finding someone's true self, despite trying to get closer to them. The singer acknowledges the presence of negative thoughts and feelings that haunt and drown her. However, she refused to let others' projections govern her life and creates her own space to govern herself. The chorus emphasizes the importance of what's on the inside to get through difficult times. It suggests that self-discovery and self-acceptance are the key to overcoming challenges. The song is a reminder to search carefully within oneself and trust in one's true identity. Ultimately, the message of the song is to be true to oneself and trust in one's inner strength to face whatever comes.
