I wanna be s-k-i-n-n-y
S-k-i-n-n-y
Oh yeah
Say that I’m doin’ it for myself, doin’ it for my health, it’s a lie
Sometimes, I try on the jeans, oh-oh, when I was sixteen and I cry
Oh, it’s a shame I’m to blame and I hate that I’m not her size
Oh, I complain ’bout the way I was made, and I don’t know why
I wanna be s-k-i-n-n-y
Mm, mm, s-k-i-n-n-y
Why?
Strawberry shortcake, my twentieth birthday
I’m starin’ at my waist, I’m tapin’ up my legs
I’ve never been thinner, I’ve never been sicker
I wanna feel better, I wanna be thicker
I don’t wanna be s-k-i-n-n-y
Why?
Why?
S-k-i-n-n-y
Mm, mm
Why do I wanna be you and you wanna be me?
Why are we so obsessed with bein’ skinny?
Exploring Insecurity and Self-Acceptance in “skinny”
In “skinny,” Avery Anna delivers a raw, honest reflection on body image struggles and societal pressures. The lyrics reveal a vulnerable narrative, capturing the constant desire to fit into an unattainable ideal. Anna’s repeated spelling out of “s-k-i-n-n-y” echoes both obsession and frustration, as she questions the reasons behind her longing for thinness. The song skillfully contrasts moments of self-critique—trying on old jeans, comparing herself to others—with flashes of clarity, like realizing that thinner doesn’t always mean healthier or happier. Ultimately, the chorus reframes the central question: Why do we want to be someone else, and why is there such an obsession with being skinny? Through this introspective lens, Anna invites listeners to challenge beauty standards and embrace self-compassion.
Song Credits
“skinny” is performed by Avery Anna. Released in 2024. (Songwriting credits and label information are not publicly available.)