Daddy Issues‘ “I’m Not” was written by the band’s drummer Emily Maxwell about her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault. The song is an honest declaration of the hardest parts of dealing with difficulty, and proposes a form of empowerment through the recognition of one’s own hurt.
[Verse 1]
If you want
You can read my diary
I’ve got nothing left to lose
I’ve been losing since I lost my virginity
Just another pretty face, I’m no use
[Chorus]
I’m naked and I feel dumb
TV and adolescence screwed me up
You’re out there and I’m home smoking pot
You’re so, you’re so great
And I, I’m not
[Verse 2]
They wouldn’t get it sweetheart, please don’t tell on me
I let my memories fall through
It’s not my fault
I blame my sexuality
I feel promiscuous but maybe I’m a prude
[Chorus]
I’m naked and I feel dumb
TV and adolescence screwed me up
You’re out there and I’m home smoking pot
You’re so, you’re so great
And I, I’m not
I’m not
[Chorus]
I’m naked and I feel dumb
TV and Adderall screwed me up
You’re out there and I’m home smoking pot
You’re so fucking great and I’m not
You're just so fucking great and I’m not
I’m not
I’m Not was written by Daddy Issues.
Daddy Issues released I’m Not on Wed May 17 2017.