Self Esteem (1994) Lyrics
The Offspring
Lyrics
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I wrote her off for the tenth time today
And practiced all the things I would say
When she came over
I lost my nerve
I took her BACK and made her dessert
Now I know I'm being used
That's okay because I like the abuse
I know she's playing with me
That's okay cause I've got no self esteem
Oh wayo, yeah, yeah
Ohhhhhhh, yeah, yeah (Repeat three times)
We make plans to go out at night
I wait till 2 then I turn out the light
this rejections got me so low
If she keeps it up I just might tell her so
When she's saying, oh that she wants only me
Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends
When she saying, oh that I'm like a disease
Then I wonder how much more I can spend
Well I guess, I should stick up for myself
But I really think it's better this way
The more you suffer
The more it shows you really care Right? Yeah!
Now I'll relate, this little bit
It happens more than I'd like to admit
Late at night, she knocks on my door
She's drunk again and, looking to score
Now I know, I should say no, but
That's kind of hard when she's ready to go
I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb
I'm just a sucker with no self esteem
When she's saying, oh that she want's only me
Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends
When she's saying, oh that I'm like a disease
Then I wonder how much more I can spend
Well I guess, I should stick up for myself
But I really think it's better this way
The more you suffer
The more it shows you really care Right? Yeah!
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Offspring's 1994 hit single "Self Esteem" is a punk rock classic. Released as part of their third album Smash, the song was written by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel.
It was recorded in 1993 at Track Record Studios in North Hollywood with producer Thom Wilson. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Dexter Holland, bassist Greg Kriesel, drummer Ron Welty, and guitarist Noodles. The lyrics to “Self Esteem” are about having low self-esteem and being unable to trust anyone due to past experiences. The song became an instant hit upon its release, peaking at number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It has since become one of the most successful songs in the history of alternative rock music.