My mother says I am a pretty girl
She says that I have my father’s eyes
Oh, my mother says that I am beautiful
But she picks apart her every shape and size
So when my mother says I am a pretty girl
While I’m walking around with my mother’s thighs
When my mother says that I am beautiful
All I’m thinking to myself, “My mother lies”
Because if she don’t think she’s pretty, how can I?
Exploring Inherited Beauty and Self-Perception
In “my mother lies (voice memo),” Avery Anna delivers a poignant exploration of self-image shaped by generational influence. The lyrics tell the story of a daughter who questions her own beauty, echoing the insecurities she witnesses in her mother. Despite receiving compliments from her mother, the protagonist grapples with accepting them due to her mother’s own struggles with self-acceptance. The song delicately captures the paradox of loving words from a parent who cannot extend that kindness to herself, highlighting how family dynamics and self-perception are closely linked. The emotional honesty in Anna’s songwriting offers a relatable reflection on the impact of parental influence on confidence and self-worth.
Song Credits
Artist: Avery Anna
Release Year: 2024