The song "Self Dysmorphia" by Mckenna Grace explores the theme of self-image and the negative impacts of social media on one's self-esteem. The lyrics depict the narrator feeling inadequate and comparing themselves to others based on physical appearance. The opening lines, "Cherry lip, apocalypse / The world ends at her perfect hips / Sweetest smile on the internet / How could I compete with that," suggest that the narrator feels overwhelmed and overshadowed by others who appear to have flawless beauty and popularity online. The chorus reveals the narrator's feelings of misery and longing for acceptance, as they continuously compare themselves to the physically attractive images they see online. The line "I compare myself to all this physical" emphasizes their constant struggle with self-comparison and the pressure to meet societal beauty standards. The song delves into the concept of self-dysmorphia, which refers to a distorted view of one's own appearance. The lyrics express this issue, with lines such as "I got Self Dysmorphia / A constant reminder I was made wrong." The constant reminder of feeling inadequate due to societal standards and the desire for physical perfection contribute to their self-dysmorphia. The narrator also experiences a fear of being seen fully, as depicted in the lines "I got a Full me phobia / This party'd be better with me / Me gone." This fear arises from the belief that they are not attractive enough to be noticed or appreciated by others. The lyrics also touch upon the societal pressure to be physically beautiful, with lines like "Dirty mirror on the wall / Who's the fairest of them all / It's not me." These lines suggest that the narrator feels they will never meet society's standards of beauty and constantly find themselves falling short. In essence, "Self Dysmorphia" describes the detrimental effects of social media and the constant comparison to others on one's self-esteem. It highlights the struggle with self-acceptance and the yearning to be seen as beautiful in a world that often prioritizes physical appearance.
