The song "Can't Even Love Myself" by Unspoken delves into the struggle of self-love and acceptance. The lyrics express the artist's personal battle with insecurities and feelings of unworthiness. The song starts with the artist looking into a mirror, where they see all the imperfections that define them. Despite thinking they are a man, they still feel like a boy and are constantly trying to avoid and hide their true self. This self-deprecation leads to the artist hating themselves and causing damage to their own heart. The artist acknowledges the golden rule of treating others as they would like to be treated but admits that they have been neglecting to apply this principle to themselves. They hide their true feelings of unworthiness, but the truth always reveals itself. The lyrics imply that what you carry inside will always show and what you bury will still grow. Normal conversations become difficult for the artist as their words become sharper. They want to open up but fear that others, especially the person they are addressing in the song, will judge them. The artist longs for acceptance and fears what others will see if they truly open up. In the chorus, the artist questions how they can love another person if they cannot even love themselves. They understand that hiding their feelings of unworthiness will not solve anything, as the truth will always be revealed. They recognize that loving someone else starts with learning to love themselves. The bridge of the song emphasizes the artist's plea for support and understanding. They ask for prayers and for the person they are addressing to stay with them, even if they have pushed them away in the past. They express their need for the other person's presence and ask them not to turn away. The song ends with the repetition of the question "Can I love, can I love, can I love You?" suggesting that the artist is questioning their ability to truly love the person they are addressing. However, they acknowledge the love that the other person has shown them and that they need help in learning to love themselves. Overall, "Can't Even Love Myself" explores the struggles of self-acceptance and the importance of learning to love oneself before being able to fully love someone else. The song conveys vulnerability, seeking support, and the desire for genuine connection.
