Borrowed Me - Where Did My True Face Go

A bittersweet reflection on identity in the age of social media, where the search for acceptance slowly drowns out the search for oneself.

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[Verse 1]

Every word I speak is borrowed now,

Collected from the internet somehow.

Yesterday's words came from my friends,

I copied all the latest trends.

Tomorrow's words will come from social feeds,

Still searching for more likes to feed my needs.

If I don't keep up, I'll be left behind,

I'm scared they'll leave me every time.

[Verse 2]

My fashion's measured by little hearts,

Yesterday TikTok topped the charts.

Yesterday's outfit was "must-have" style,

A message from an online friend arrived.

Tomorrow's clothes are tears in disguise,

The dress she wore to steal my guy.

If I don't stand on tiptoe high,

I'm scared they'll pass me by.

I'm terrified of being all alone.

[Verse 3]

My meals are judged by stars and scores,

I never ask what I hunger for.

Yesterday's dinner came from the store,

I wasn't planning to tell anyone more.

Tomorrow's meal? I'll let them choose.

Calling it a date... eating alone.

If I don't pretend, they'll laugh at me.

Where did I lose the real me?

Why can't I simply be sincere?

Where has my true face disappeared?

Somebody, please find the real me.

Please find me... won't you find me?

Where has my true face disappeared?

Somebody, please find the real me.

(The beat fades out slowly, only the weeping guitar and a soft sigh remain)

Where... has my true face gone…

Somebody, please find the real me.

Where... has my true face gone…

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