Small Lyrics – Lauren Spencer Smith

Small Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In this verse, the singer describes the constant effort to maintain a certain appearance by physically restricting themselves. They hold in their stomach and work out tirelessly, but despite all the effort, they don’t feel any different. This reflects the frustration of putting in so much work without seeing the desired changes, both physically and emotionally.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the singer wonders if things will ever change. They express a feeling of hopelessness, suggesting they might not be able to live this way anymore, implying that the constant struggle is taking a toll.

[Chorus]
The chorus highlights the deep dissatisfaction the singer feels with their body. They wake up disliking themselves and fear nothing will make them feel better. They question their worth if they aren’t skinny, pretty, or quiet, and express discomfort about their hunger and the internal pain they suppress. Despite all the effort, they don’t believe any of it is helping, as they continue trying to shrink themselves, metaphorically and literally.

[Post-Chorus]
This part is just an emotional, almost empty cry, repeating the “ooh-ooh” as a way to express frustration, exhaustion, or an emotional release without using words.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the singer speaks about constantly trying to please others, letting them walk over them without standing up for themselves. They care too much about others’ opinions, to the point that it stops them from showing their true emotions. The contrast is stark from the past when they used to smile freely but now feel numb, unable to enjoy things.

[Pre-Chorus]
In this pre-chorus, the singer wonders if they can ever break free from their destructive cycle. They also express a desire to change, but they’re unsure if they want to continue living this way—feeling trapped in their own expectations.

[Chorus]
This chorus is a repeat of earlier, reinforcing the singer’s intense body image struggles. They feel inadequate and question their worth if they don’t meet societal beauty standards. Their physical and emotional pain is escalating, and they don’t think the sacrifices they’re making are truly helping them feel better.

[Bridge]
The bridge reveals deeper emotional struggles. The singer feels consumed by sadness and describes being treated poorly, likening themselves to a punching bag. They wish they could eat freely without guilt or shame. Their frustration builds to the point where they feel like screaming but feel unheard and uncared for. However, music remains their outlet, and as long as they can sing, they hold onto the idea that life could still have some purpose.

[Chorus]
This chorus echoes previous ones, reiterating the same feelings of body dissatisfaction, hunger, and emotional pain. The singer is still caught in the destructive cycle of trying to meet unattainable standards, wondering if they will ever break free from this internal struggle.

[Outro]
The outro is a painful realization. The singer admits to the harm they’re doing to themselves and recognizes it’s unhealthy, but they feel trapped in the relentless pursuit of being “small,” suggesting that despite the pain, they can’t stop.