Laufey - Letter To My 13 Year Old Self (Official Lyric Video With Chords)
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Lyric Video by Sasha Guimaraes
Lyrics:
Don’t you worry ‘bout your curly hair
Clothes that don't quite fit you anywhere
Voices echo in the gym, another girls had her first kiss
Please don’t think too much of it, darling
I'm so sorry that they pick you last
Try to say your foreign name and laugh
I know that you feel loud, so different from the crowd
Of big blue eyes and long blond hair and boys that stare
But baby know that
You'll grow up and
Grow so tough and
Charm them
Write your story
Fall in love a little too
The things you thought you’d never do
I wish I could go back and give her a squeeze
Myself at thirteen
And just let her know
Know that she’s beautiful
Keep on going with your silly dream
Life is prettier than it may seem
One day you’ll be up on stage, little girls will scream your name
The days of tears and failure fears and no one cares
Will all make sense cuz
You'll grow up and
Grow so confident and
Write your story
Fall in love a little too
The things you thought you’d never do
I wish I could go back and give her a squeeze
Myself at thirteen
And just let her know
Know that she’s beautiful
My daughter had me listen to this song, she’s going to me 18 soon. My girls sitting with me as we listen to it. I look over they’re all in tears. My heart is completely broken so we sit and cry and hold each other. Thank you for this beautiful gift.
That's so sweet❤
The bonding of a mother and her children is so beautiful 💗
THIS IS SO REAL.
damn
omg you had me in tears TvT
“I’m so sorry that they pick you last” bawling my eyes out out of this line
I Can tell, look at ur pf😭😭
ME TOO😭😭😭
sameee 😭😭😭
gave me flashbacks to 4th grade when me and my bsf were always picked last in gym😭
Eye*
I am probably not the target audience for this song (a 16 y/o guy) but I really appreciate this song.
For these past few years, I have had a bad image of myself, (gotten so bad that I couldn’t look at myself in the mirror) and stopped listening to music. When I was 15 I decided to listen to music again and Laufey is one of the five artists I appreciate.
Back to the song, it is the first one to actually make me cry. I can feel the emotion in the lyrics and somewhat relate to them. Though I may not have a unique name and not a girl, I was picked last, annoyed by the popular group, and just didn’t feel in place, and this song made the questions and worries about my future feel less preeminent and comforts me to know that I will be okay and I shouldn’t worry too much. THANK YOU LAUFEY FOR ALL YOU DO! HAVE A VERY LAUFEY DAY EVERYONE!
Her music is a work of god for real. I'm also an 18 y/o dude, but somehow I "felt" so much listening to her. I had a rough past, not because of social things but it comes from my own family, the burden, the stress, I felt that I am worthless and not suppose to be alive but then... I snapped myself wake, and from that point I realize, if there is someone who could help me then that person must be myself. That I think Laufey convey pretty well here, telling her past self to become better, just like me and probably you, also want to a day travel back and have a small talk with our younger, purer mind. Anyway, have a nice day, I don't feel anything but wonderfulness from you.
@@vanilla_cookies0603 I do wish that I could go back in time just to talk to my younger self, kinda comforting in a weird way that other people wish too as well. Hope you have a great day too and good luck on your future endeavors!
yeah i could totally relate (i'm also 16) and yeah I felt so unfit to the group and the place I'm living. And Laufey's lyrics are just masterpiece that I look up too. Stay strong!!!
ye i understand you dude(i too am a 16 old dude lol), sometimes i wish i could go back at tell myself that things will be fine, and that laufey would bless us all with a new album!!!!@@vanilla_cookies0603
I'm glad you and I and all the other people that listened to this, were Lucky enough to stumble upon one of her songs at some point of our lives.
Can I ask Who the other 4 artists were?
As a 13 year old girl, thank you.
@MichealLewis-gd8kc you creep
same seungberry
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that "darling" is so soft and emotional, it's like a mother singing to her child or an older sibling, telling it's gonna be okay. that single word holds so many power and emotion, i cry every single time i hear it
real
Thank you for this Laufey! 13 year old me would have really liked to hear this and maybe would have appreciated herself better if she had. Yet another win for the healing sad child in all of us.
This is making me cry this comment is so relatable 😭😭😭
😭😭😭
When I grow up I'm probably going to cry when I listen to this
Ngl I cried when I first listened to this, I'm fourteen. I've talked to my guidance counselor before but she really never made me feel like this one did. It was like a warm hug by an angel, telling me everything would be okay. Idk how she did it, but she definitely put something special in this song. Love you, laufey.
i cried too being 21 but felt a sense of proudness after seeing how my life played out and how much it got better. keep being yourself and confide in your weirdness and your unique experiences
This song is absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking. It hits so close to home. Especially being the "weird" or "ugly" girl growing up. I wasn't picked on often, but I wasn't talked to either. I'm 17 now and your music is just amazing
Same. I’m 17, and I was picked on a lot for most of my life. It wasn’t until the last year or two that I started making real good friends that care about me. Being a teenager is hard, but we’ve almost made it. Just one more year and then we can move on to being young adults. Yay to us for making it through one of the hardest phases of life. Never give up on yourself or your dreams.🙂
this is exactly my life. I wasn't teased often but I was always invisible. also the same age.
heavy on “wasn’t picked on but not noticed either”. sometimes i wonder how easy it was for us compared to those who were picked on or if we get to be classified as the same group they were in
I'm thirteen years old, and even though I am young, I relate to a lot of this song. And I want to say to you Laufey, thank you, you are such an amazing soul, and you have helped me through some difficult times. I love you ♥
I’m 13 years old as well and this song I can relate to really well. I sometimes feel like I don’t belong since I’m not fully American. I hate my weight and body, but I try my best to make it into what I want. I’ve been exercising and making a better version of myself, a healthier one. Recently, I’ve also realized how beautiful I am. I’ve realized how I can be confident. I’ve realized I can make friends too. I’ve realized how much my family loves me. I’ve realized I’m not worthless, and that’s something that makes a huge difference. I’m not worthless because I am me and being me is enough to be called worthy.
@@Rin-bx4sxI'm really glad that you try to heal! It's also so impressive to see how much selfreflection you have with 13, I sure was way less mature!!!.. Be weird and have fun you're never 13 again 🎉
@@Rin-bx4sxsorry for my bad English, it's not my first language😂.. and btw don't ever feel ashamed about your ethnicity be proud of your culture, EVERY culture especially non western ones are to appreciate!!
enjoy ur life baby girl
14 here! ❤ U!
To all the 13 year olds listening to this please never let anything hold you back. One day you'll grow up and realize things like being cool or being liked by everyone isn't important. Just be yourself always and be proud of who you are even when you feel like no one else is because you'll come to realize that the only thing that really matters is what you think of yourself. Don't let opportunities pass you by because of fear or lack of confidencem Life doesn't have to be so stressful we make it stressful. Life is simple, love yourself first then love those who love you and even those who don't so you can fill your life with love and gratitude as that is 1000× better than filling it with hate. You are awesome
Thank you so much! this means more than you can imagine :D
Thank so much, and it helps more than you think, thank you
@@Shioka-dc5jy you're very welcome. I hope it did help in some way. No one is perfect so all we can do is try our best. It will never be perfect and that is fine and completely normal. Good luck with life
This means so much to me as a fourteen year old girl who’s always trying to get people to like me. Thank you. Xx
@@CaoimheCarragher hey, just do your best to like yourself and people will follow. You may not believe it now but if you ever look at how charismatic/popular people live their lives it's all about their energy in an environment. They have that confidence and trust in themselves. Just try to slowly cultivate that love for yourself and it will turn into confidence and you will see how people just naturally gravitate towards you and you don't have to get people to like you. People like people that are confident, positive and fun. It makes them feel better about themselves. In order to be all that all you really have to do is love yourself. Good luck with life!
The best advice I have for any child is this. This might not be the highlight of your life like you've been told. I was a very angry and confused kid. I'm autistic and I was alone a lot in school up until late high school. Funnily enough, I always felt normal and like everyone else was odd. I spent more time trying to talk to teachers than students. I was never really allowed to be myself at home, so it felt like there just wasn't a lot of space for me. It doesn't matter what all happened to me, but it is worth noting that there were some really horrible and awful things that I endured. I remember hearing the old cliché about how "you need to enjoy childhood, because it's so stressful when you grow up." That phrase killed several of my friends before the end of high school. I've been to more child funerals than adults. I spend a lot of time thinking about the friends I lost and how beautiful they were. They didn't even get to see what life would be like without their awful parents or school bullies. Both are temporary problems. One of my best friends died because of her dad's abuse. But if she waited one more year, she wouldn't have had to see him ever again. The world has changed so much in 12 years and she'll never know how. Every year she feels like more of a dream and it makes me sick. A lot of kids don't really have a childhood that can be savored. And when you're told that THIS is as good as it gets, the idea of living longer is terrifying. The reality is that you don't know where you'll be. Maybe it will be worse and maybe it will be better. For me, I live in a trailer park. I'm physically disabled at 28 years old. I have a severe memory condition. I live alone.
I am the happiest person I know. I have the full freedom to be exactly who I want to be. "Find solace in the privilege to pursue." is my motto. I have 9 close friends that I see regularly. I blame the autism. I'm weird and honest and people love it. I have more luck romantically than anyone I know. My girlfriend thinks the sun shines out of my *** even though again I live in a trailer park and can barely work. I repaired the relationship with my mother and we're able to hang out in a healthy way now. My father has been forgiven, but I don't let him around me anymore. My childhood abuser is genuinely afraid of me now. The point is, that I am incredibly happy. I live in a cozy little house where no one yells at me. I get to run around climbing trees and playing video games still. I imagined myself alone and miserable with a bunch of money when I grew up and I'm pretty happy with what I got instead. You might be reading this and thinking that my life doesssss not sound fun. But that's important. You don't need a ton of stuff to be happy. Sometimes freedom and safety is more than enough. That "happiness comes from within" crap is absolutely true.
hi stranger on the internet. i love you
As a girl who was the “weird girl” in elementary school, this song hits so hard. Thank you
Omg samee Im so glad to see other people like me😭
No such thing as a weird girl just misunderstood💖
same 😭
same😭
Omg same
I sobbed. The young girl inside me sobbed harder. This song is so beautiful. Its perfect. It feels like a teary eyed hug.
i cannot be the only one that cried about the lyrics?
nope definitely not ❤️🩹🫶🏼
Nope
😊
Nope, I cried hard to it
I’m actually crying right now. Sounds like my 13…..😭
I bawled 😭😭
I'm 17, yet this touched my heart so deeply. To you who's listening to this right now and especially to those who can relate, Laufey hears us and I hope you can embrace who you are. I love who you are even if you don't know me. Protect your sparkle and grow into an exquisite like a cherry blossom tree... you are loved and heard, I'm so proud of you.
I wasn't 13 a long time ago (I'm 15) but I find this so relatable as I'm slowly learning to love myself and even though I have a lot ahead of me I really think that if I could send something to the younger me, I'd send her this song.
Same, except I'm older than you 🤧 and I'm also a guy
I feel that yk
TWINNN😭😭
[Verse 1]
Don't you worry 'bout your curly hair
Clothes that don't quite fit you anywhere
Voices echo in the gym
Another girl's had her first kiss
Please don't think too much of it, darling
[Verse 2]
I'm so sorry that they pick you last
Try to say your foreign name and laugh
I know that you feel loud, so different from the crowd
Of big blue eyes, and long blonde hair, and boys that stare
But, baby, know that
[Chorus]
You'll grow up
And grow so tough and charm them
Write your story, fall in love a little too
The things you thought you'd never do
I wish I could go back and give her a squeeze
Myself at thirteen
And just let her know, know that she's beautiful
[Verse 3]
Keep on going with your silly dream
Life is prettier than it may seem
One day, you'll bе up on stage
Little girls will scream your namе
The days of tears and failure fears
And no one cares
Will all make sense, 'cause
[Chorus]
You'll grow up
And grow so confident, and
Write your story, fall in love a little too
The things you thought you'd never do
I wish I could go back and give her a squeeze
Myself at thirteen
And just let her know, know that she's beautiful
[Outro]
Ooh
“try to say your foreign name and laugh” that hit me hard oml. my name is japanese, making it extremely hard for people to pronounce. I love laufey sm :(
ITS OK :((( i feel like us Asians get picked on a lot 😭
I got called a dog eater. I really hope no one calls you that.
@@Miabukk same
@Tiaffirmations gosh! I hope you’re okay now. I remember in 5th grade my teacher thought I was either Japanese Chinese Korean Vietnamese or Taiwanese and she never even asked me before hand. She just assumed. Btw I like ur videos
@Tiaffirmations that's absolutely devastating. i hope you the best, nobody deserves to be called such a thing, im glad that you're doing better and you've learned how to accept your heritage 💗💗
As a (current) 13 year old, this song never fails to make me tear up everytime I listen to it. I really appreciate laufey for making this song. Like the part at 2:13 especially makes me want to cry. I know probably no one will see or read this comment since I doubt really anyone cares, but I think ever since I was 11, I really started to get insecure. About my body, about my face. And I feel like the insecurities have just piled up even more now as I am now 13. It really hurts.
But this song really makes me feel loved, and I love every single thing about this song. I love how gentle and soothing laufey's voice sounds in this song especially. It really just seems like she's trying to comfort her 13 year old self, and possibly any other 13 year old who liatens to this song like me.
Or, at least that's how I see it.
Im a 12year old lauver but i feel like laufey is singing this to me, i love you so much laufey, you healed me with your songs:) ive been a fan since the valentines era and u helped me to move on to those guys i liked and to the toxic friends i lost :)
This song describes my childhood perfectly. Bullies constantly told me I was ugly and unlovable, and for a long time I believed them. I wish I could hug 13 year old me.
Just discovered Laufey today
🎶💖🎶 Binge listening/ sobbing
to every song. Guess I REALLY needed some music therapy!! Thank you!! Lush gorgeous voice and spellbinding acoustic guitar...
Just what the doctor ordered ☺️
Not even before the first minute of the song, I was already crying, I'm 14 and I'm seen as the weird girl of my class since I'm very reserved and don't socialize more, and people often talk behind my back, body shaming me for not having too much chest, I'm also socially anxious and that makes it difficult for me to socialize with others, which also leads me to overthink stuff a lot.This song really touched me, since whenever I'm with my friends, I tend to be more confident and have a lot of self-esteem, but in reality, I can't even look in the mirror and think that I look good. I now get why you said on why this song was the most emotional to write, for the people that have passed through being judged by others, not having enough self-esteem, and other related problems, It is a very beautiful song.
I swear, every lyrics hit so hard. If I could go back, I’d wrap my arms around myself and say, “You are more than enough, and you deserve all the good things."
I am a 14 year old girl who has incredibly curly hair that I've always felt insecure about. I've always been insecure about the clothes I own, because they never seem to fit me properly or just don't look good if they do. I've never had a relationship, no matter how much I want one. I'm picked last. I have an incredibly foreign and hard-to-pronounce name, and whenever someone says it wrong everyone in the room bursts out laughing, like hearing my name mispronounced for the hundredth time is the most hilarious thing ever. And I have never, never felt that I fit in. I am Indian, but I don't look it in the slightest. However, I don't look white or anything else. I have never been "indian enough" for my indian friends but always "too indian" for everyone else. I guess, as you, Laufey, perfectly described it, I feel loud.
When I discovered this song, I felt seen in a way that I never had been before. It felt surreal, because I could relate, could see myself in every line, no matter how specific it was. This song has helped me through more than you can imagine, and I will treasure this song for the rest of my life. Laufey, you have created a true masterpiece, and I am eternally grateful. ❤️
i completely relate to you 💔
I cried reading this, even though I can’t relate it is so sad to hear that people go through things like this. I’m so sorry.
I am 29 , inner child 13 year old me needed this hug thank you
I'm thirteen and currently on my journey of identity and self-healing and this song is what I wish i could to me at 6y-12. I'm honestly so surprised and proud of the fact I didn't choose suicide as a course of action during my depressed/insecure era! I know now God has something bigger foe me and everyone out there. SO, no matter what age you are don't stop climbing that mountain because i asure you that once you get to the top it'll be all worth it. ❤❤❤
I found this song yesterday, ironically my 13th birthday and fell in love with it. I even showed it to my mom and she loves it too, she told me to take it as a sign. But the lyrics is what got me. I thankfully dont struggle with feeling I should date already, as being in a relationship just stresses me out. "Try to say your foreign name and laugh," boy did that get me. In elementary, I grew up hearing my real name, Lourdes being pronounced as loor-des. I hate that pronunciation and only now am I hearing people question my name. I prefer my nickname now. "Keep on going with your silly dream." "One day you'll be up on stage, little girls will scream your name." I long for the work I put into my passions not be for nothing. I've listened to this song on repeat and sobbed, now I think it's becoming my new favorite song :) so thank you, Laufey
This song hit so hard sm, it shows the growth of laufey it's so beautiful 😭❤️❤️
I just heard this song today, i just got goosebumps and didn’t understand the feeling but suddenly just started crying, i never cried for a song, i felt it so hard and just remembered all that my 13th year old self had to go through, this is so though but also so beautiful to listen to, thank you.
Here I’m sitting as an 18 year old girl and wow word for word is how I felt at 13, thank u laufey ❤ I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart for making such relatable music luv luv
I’m only 14 and I’m constantly finding myself merely rolling through the motions of life. I admire how this song reaches down to these feelings and shows validity towards one’s struggles. I know life is hard, but knowing these feelings are okay is so comforting. Hopefully I can look back at 14 year old me one day and appreciate my life more for what is was. Anyways thank you for the eye watering song🥹😌
You got this. stay true to yourself. You are so strong.
samee!
this song makes me cry every time. I cant explain how beautiful this song is
I'm a sixteenyo girl, and those lyrics HIT ME like a drum. Myself at 13 felt so ugly and left out, thinking about things that don't really matter. Three years pass and I realize I'm not that ugly - that I don't need to have to force myself to be friends with people who hurt me. Thanks for this song, Laufey. You're an ARTIST!!!!!
I was born on the 13th and discovered Laufey on February 16. The numbers are wild to me. Her music reminds me of the songs and poetry I wrote as a child. I believed it was too feminine. I wanted to be seen as a strong tomboy and I am but I am also so much of her voice. Looking forward to going to see her in concert on May 7th in Boston. Thanks so much for sharing Laufey I always needed you.
My daughter played this in the car and I'm touched. She has curly hair and she's beautiful ❤️ thanks for sharing I found this song.
As a 14 year old girl with curly hair this whole song is so great to hear and truly validating
I am 13 and I just want to say how much this touched me so much I am crying rn. Thank you for weighing this because it is helping so many teen girls overcome struggles and hardships ❤
I cried the first time I heard this song. I love this song so much and I still cry actually this song will always remind me how I was and when I heard “I’m so sorry that they pick you last” on the verge of tears, I just started crying. Thank you for this song Laufey 🙏
It's amazing reading these comments what children go through in life. Laufey you really touched alot of hearts with this one song. You should be very proud of yourself. You're something you know that. I see why so many people love you.
I found this song on my thirteenth birthday. The third verse was what finally got me to cry bc it hit so close to the heart, I’m trying very hard to achieve my goals and I hop it pays off❤ 2:34
I appreciate this song sm, I'm 13 turning 14 soon. I resonate especially with the lyrics at 3:52 ! Although I'm still 13, I wish I could go back and tell myself, all the versions of me, the ages I've been, and the phases I've gone through she was beautiful through it all. I wish I had appreciated myself more.
I really understood where she was coming from when she mentions at, 0.56 "I'm so sorry that they pick you last", all of my friends have dated or are dating, I've never talked to a Boy romantically or have ever been talked to romantically by one. Ive never been told by a boy that they liked me, I was always the butt of the joke to them. I feel like ill never be picked, by girls and boys. I don't fit in with the girls and I'm not enough for the boys.
Also, "try to say your foreign name and laugh", tho I don't have a relatively foreign name (it's foreign-ish but easy to pronounce) I understand being laughed at for being from a different country, not being born In america and being teased for my looks at a young age & curly hair. Also constantly having to resort to making fun of yourself so people will laugh at your jokes since i was a chold because thats the only way I could make friends, Cause if I'm not the joke is it really funny? Having to make yourself seem like a clown and constantly embarrass yourself for their entertainment so people can even slightly bare you, but having to be quiet at the same time because you know if you say something they'll leave you and when they only talk to u when their friends are gone...
Going through the same situ and also turning 14 soon! when I heard this song I immediately cried because I related sm to it…especially with everyone dating and doing all these fun things, I feel so left out but I am also scared to do these things myself. I also relate to that last part you said about trying to laugh at yourself and your friends talking to you because there other friend left. Going through that rn and it does really hurt me but I don’t wanna lose them either as, I will be alone if they do. Every time I remember myself when I was 9 I cry a lil too much because I really happy and was this cheerful kid who never cared about anyone’s opinion or liked love. but everything’s changed now I’m this shy girl who has to be weird or relevant for my own friends taste..and also so alone. It feels like I am on this cold deserted island with no one around me. But no matter what and all the stuff I have gone through, I still love myself and I make new friends and even have one right now supporting me and letting me vent instead of being the therapist friend. Let’s hope that we can both have a better future and better friends. Knowing that we still love ourselves very deeply.
@@suminxa I wish I could go back in time and be a kid again, who was clueless that her presence was a nuisance to others, and never realized how loud she was but never really cared, she was happy, she would light up when she would hear or see new things, she was so accepting of people and the world around her, she loved. eveytime I bring a little bit of her out, people look at me weird, or tell me to shut up, and I'm reminded of the time where I lost that little girl at a young age because nobody ever seemed to care then, now i have social anxiety and now the presence of 2 people is like a crowd of 10,000. Thankfully i also have a friend, who's sadly in a diffrent school, my only best friend, we've been friends for years and we both vent to each other and comfort each other I'm so grateful that I have her. I was also the therapist friend to other people, I loved that people felt like they could trust me, I wanted to be liked, to be trusted, but I never realized how much of a toll that would take on me, how I'd feel so responsible for their problems I'd start to blame myself. I also relate to what you said, I always have to do something weird to be relevant cause that's all I am to them, I'm not sure it I should blame them or myself. I was the first to put on this persona but, if I was myself do you think they would like me? Not only that, in school their the "popular kids", I wouldn't really consider them popular it's just that people know them and they know people, so I'm constantly being left out for other people or being talked over or having their backs turned to me. All of that doesn't bother me as much as it used to, I've learned to stop caring, because hey they don't really bother to even look at me so why bother to make them, I've also found some form of love for myself, or in otherwords I'm able to bare myself.
Let's hope for a better future and friends!
Dude same I'm 14 in October and I just wish I could tell little me that everything is gonna be ok because I really thought the things people would say too me were true. Your comment is so real.
Things will get better. Hang in there!
man i'm like 13+10 but still shed tears over this, just loving the idea of comforting yourself through stages of life. It's such a beautiful act, like giving answers to all the "time will tell" thingy, such an emotional way of acknowledging yourself. Beutiful Laufey, thank you.
Im thirteen and going through a lot of family and physical issues right now. This song made me cry all the bottled up tears until I was shaking. Thank you, Laufey
im 13 years old, though people will tell me im still too young, i still relate to this song...not knowing what will happen in the future really scares me, i have always seen my self as the "annoying, ugly, loud friend" having untamed curls, pimples and a flat nose. before, no one really confessed on loving makes me jealous of other girls...im so thank full for Laufey...she bacame my comfort artist/singer...im also thankfull to my friend who introduce Laufey to me...her songs just make me want to float and cry
I hope you know you're fine just the way you are. You aren't annoying , ugly , or loud. I'm glad this song makes you see something else. I want you to know you are loved.
I don’t think you’re too young at all. Myself at that age would have felt the same. The future may seem scary, but it will come in time. Relish the little things, and know you are still loved, just as the previous reply said. You are no less human than the rest of us. Beauty is relative and normality is overrated.
I do not think you are what you say; annoying or ugly. Maybe the loud part is true, because being loud is not a bad thing. I am also loud at times. It just means you have a lot to share, nothing wrong with that. Personally, I like being loud rather than quiet; I have been both. So keep being yourself, because somebody has to hold the sunshine of the world.
I apologize for the long ramble, but I used to be in your shoes. It will become easier eventually; just hold on until then. Sending hugs (if you want them) your way 💙
13 was one of the hardest years of my life.
i was bullied everywhere for my name and looks, ive had people tell me to die for no reason, had so much hatred shown to me. and unfortunately i got (MASSIVE WARNING) SA'd at that age by boys in my middle school. they made fun of my for my fears, all that i enjoyed, just everything. And the reason was because i was me, and being me is a curse.
I wanted to end life so badly and it would have been a little over 6 years ago if i went to throw it all away.
Laufey, i wish I was here earlier to be a fan. you have charmd me with this song, it has been the final piece i needed to give mysel fclosure from those years i had.
Im 19 now, im in my second year of college and this song gave me closure. thank you for that.
I’m gonna be 20 in a few months, and wow, this song perfectly captures how scared and insecure I was at 13. I was the tall, awkward girl that always got picked last, who was constantly bullied for sticking to myself, and who wondered it I’d ever fit in. I’m so so much happier now, and I grown miles beyond what I ever thought as possible at 13. This song is so wonderful to my heart and ears, Laufey 💕💕
Although I'm not a poc, this song hits so hard. I struggled with being excluded because of a chronic illness. That caused a lot of insecurities. All of us are beautiful ❤️
To my self when I was 13, who been bullied and nicknamed badly, it’s never your fault,never. Now you are already way better than them, in mind you always are. I own you a tight hug, you were so strong, I am so proud of you!
I WENT TO YOUR CONCERT LAUFEYY!!
when im singing along with it i change it to "myself at thirteen"" to "myself in quarentine" cause it personalizes it and really makes me connect. laufey you've helped so many people with your music
When i was 13
I had a Dream of becoming a figure skater,
I had never gone skating but it Was all I ever wanted to do.
No one believed I could do it
And neither did I
I Finally Started at 15 and It brought me so much happiness
Now I'm 17,And I'm a competitive Skater
When I hear the Part
"keep on going with Silly dream,Life is Prettier than it may seem,One day you'll be up on stage,little girls will scream your name"
Makes my heart melt.
I've struggled with mental health my entire life And at 13 I never Believed I'd never be happy
I wish I could hug Them and tell them they're Worth so much more than I thought I was back then
And that there is happiness in life you just have to look for it❤
This song genuinely moved me. I've finally been lifted in the way I always with I had of been to move on with my life, to grow up into the beautiful blossoming person I dream to be. From as deep as my heart can be, thank you so much Laufey for making this song, you've given me the wings I needed to rise up again and run for that dream I've always wanted. I won't give up on my silly dream.
This song never fails to make me cry. Thank you Laufey.
as a 13 y/o waisian girl with a foreign name, bad athletic abilities, and who wants to be a singer this made me smile and cry and ily laufey ❤
Hey if your reading this, just remember that this pain is temporary and will not last forever, and while your going through it your not alone we are all in this together doing the best we can, I'm proud of you for still being here fighting everyday, cus it's really not easy but you still strong enough to not give up, know that I care about you and I'm glad your here, your feelings are valid and I believe you'll get to a better place with time. I hope this helps, you don't have to accept my comment or like it but I just did it for the people who needs it. Remember to drink water get some rest and check on your loved ones❤️.
As the girl who's always been picked last, I know this world is cruel. But that wont mean you have to be one, too. Keep going. One day, you'll no longer be an option. Or a backburner. Or a second guess. Or an alternative choice. Or a remedy. Or an alternative. Or a back up plan. No, keep going cause one day you'll see. Everything that's meant for you, will come to you and all you've been through will be worthy. And the world will be inspired by your story.
as a 25 woman with dysphoria ever since i can remember, this touched me beyond spiritual level
I’m a thirteen year old girl w curly hair. My dad thinks if I keep achieving my dream of being an artist and going to an art school I’ll be nothing in life. This song just made me realize so many things this is why I love laufey.
I'm sobbing. I always wanna say sorry for my 13 yo self to not treat her well, cry a lot and blame everything on her. This song is like a pat on the shoulder, I know the little girl inside me needs this
Heard this today at Laufey concert Singapore and I cried. Line after line her lyrics hit home. Am decades past 13, yet this moves so beautifully and deeply, she spoke to my then 13year old soul.. and its retrospect after walking life after. Its ok to dream folks. Life does turn out beautiful ❤.
So now this tune's on repeat. Gonna learn and sing it at my next public gig, for Gen Zs!😊
Yay, thank you so much for telling us the chord progression! This song is so charming and melancholic. It's beautiful ! So magical :)
Me myself a thirteen years old girl. I found this song so relatable with what I am going through right now. Thank you for such a masterpiece, mother Lay-vay
Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Thanks for your beautiful songs. My daughter is 13 years old and is your fan. Your music heals her! God bless you ❤
i'm 21 and this still hits home
"life is prettier than it may seem" got me
laufey's music embodies feelings that are hard to talk about. thank you laufey for making music that feels like a mother's hug 💗
la cancion me toco el alma, tengo 13 años y la letra me representa tanto, no pude evitar ponerme un poco emocional, muchas gracias por hacer esta obra maestra Laufey
Same here 😭
Oh my God, I'm crying so much. Thank you for that Laufey. That was beautiful 💕
This song always puts me in a calm mood, although one tear may be shed, I relate to this too much. I felt so insecure in my body starting at a young age at 5. My trauma affected me so bad, I was “weird” in school, and people were friends with me for pranks. And to just completely bully me, having a foreign name is kinda sad to have in such a world that’s so rude. They compare and laugh at my name. I really wish I could go hug 5-8 year old me. I just cry looking at pictures of her, I’ve started writing music, journaling, and singing Laufey’s music. ❤️
Just being 14 years old i relate to this song so much. Last year was one of the worst years of my life so far and she wouldn't believe how far I've come, I have amazing friends who care so much about me and I'm doing better in school, feeling like less of an outcast. I'm not scared to go out in public. I am blessed by God for this life I have right now, He has truly answered my prayers and I am so grateful. Laufey thank you for this amazing song that many young girls can relate to.
This song hits hime especially “keep on going with your silly dream” because my grampa when I was 13 and he always told me that I should follow my dreams because he couldn’t and that he wanted in of his grandchildren to follow in what he wished he would of one and he told me one of the last times I saw him that he was proud that his first grandchild would follow in the footsteps he never got to take
aww cool
I turned 13 in a few days and this song hit too close to home. The music and lyrics are so beautifully composed, that I’ve been brought to tears. I haven’t cried this much in years. Thank you for blessing the world with your talent. Bless your soul.
Im 13, about to leave middle school. And this song is incredibly precious to me. To just know that future me wants to “give me a squeeze” makes me want to sob. We always need someone to just tell us that everything is going to be okay, and that person is Laufey. I loooove you laufey😭😭😭
This song feels like an embrace, when I sing it I feel my 13 year old self smiling at the beautiful person we are now 🩷
I hate my curly hair and always will, hate my chubby self always saying I want to lose weight but I end up eating over and over. 🫤 I'm only a year 7 and everyone is so rude, making me wanna cry
I wanna hug u
Its going to be ok.
It will all be alright in the end. Just believe.
Someone loves you
Right there with u ❤️ Hang in there
ESTA CANCIÓN ME LLEGÓ AL CORAZÓN, ES COMO SI UNA MAMÁ LE HABLARA A SU HIJA PEQUEÑA 😭😭
YA ME ACABAS DE HACER LLORAR 😭
woahh another spanish speaker!
I cannot explain how I just cry every single time I play this song. Makes me want to hug my 13 year old self, cus she is beautiful. There is no need to experience life at your friend's pace, or worry about your curly hair not staying in place, or getting clothes from Walmart instead of "Justice". All those insecurities will make you stronger, all those friendships that broke your heart will teach you valuable lessons of self-love. You are beautiful. Life does not always treat us kindly, but we can. We must be kind to ourselves. I just wish for her to be proud of the woman we are becoming.
First time a song ever made me cry. This is beautiful.
My 13 self is crying through my 19 eyes for more than hundred time. Being the last choice then grow up becomeing a people pleaser to at least be the first one to pick for just one tme isn't easy. Thank you Laufey, love you
I'm crying listening to this, Laufey pls never stop making music!!
My 13 self would've listened to this on repeat, makes me wanna go back in time and hug her. 😕
At the time that I am writing this, it’s 10 minutes before my birthday. It’s the first time I’ve ever heard this song but I’m glad it came around to me at just the right time.
Thank you laufey for everything you do, you inspire me so much
laufey: this song was the most emotional to write
me: LETS LISTEN WOOO
*4 minutes later*
me: it’s so.. *sniff* *crying noises* BESUITFULLLLL
why does this hit it so hard? Every single time I listen to this I can't stop my tears.
I love you, Laufey. I love you, thank you. I'm 30 and carreerwise, I've achieved crazy things. But I will never forget the tears of 13 year old me who never belonged anywhere. Who was always second, always the weird and ugly one, the one with the weird name, with dark hair and dark, sad eyes and who was never enough. Thank you.
as a 12 year old girl, I always listen to this song whenever I'm feeling down or if anything happens so that I feel reassurance because you can't really get that around here. Thank you for making this song, it really helps
also as a 12 year old, this really helps my confidence, and also helps me love my curly hair lol
Omg, my little 10 year old in me in crying. A Puerto Rican Girl in Virginia, the only Spanish girl in the SCHOOL besides my sister. Chubby, Bob cut.
I hated myself bc they did.
Bullying me constantly, even the adults.
When I moved back to NYC I realized how beautiful I was at 13.
I just wasn’t white or skinny; but I was and am beautiful.
Thank you for making her feel seen bc a part of me still hates her, I want to love her the way she deserves 🥺💔
I’m 13 and this song means so much to me and my mom! It made both of us cry thank you ❤
THIS FELT LIKE A KISS ON THE FOREHEAD, I BROKE DOWN CRYING WHILE LISTENING CUZ I DIDNT FEEL SO ALONE ANYMORE. ILYSM LAUFEY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
A beautiful girl sang this song at my school. I listened to every lyric, every thought, and almost broke down in tears in front of all my friends.
I've always straightened my hair in fear of it being too much to handle and hid away my other name because I hated that no one could pronounce it right and just use it as a joke to make fun of me. It was all just another reason to tease me. It brought down my self-esteem, but hearing this made me feel more seen and made me actually break down. Thank you, Laufey. I feel seen!
I don't have curly hair or stuff but your music is very comforting so I'm gonna cry to it anyway🫵
'keep on going with your silly dream..... ' thank you so much Laufey, you made this far, keep pushing and going with your dream!!!
0:53 Made my heart melt😢
I know you probably won't read this, but I want to say thank you for writing this song. For the majority of my life I have been considered the weird kid and it's had a bad effect on me mentally. Sometimes it feels like it will never get better. This song gives me the hope that one day, it will get better. Thank you, laufey.
1:20 oh my gosh Laufey, this made me cry 🥺
ILY for putting chords in this laufey ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’m 13 and this song is so relatable it made me cry a little. This hit really hard but it’s really helped ❤️
this song has been healing for me on so many levels, thank you laufey
this is too beautiful and so healing for so many
Every single one of your songs makes me feel something so deeply and your lyrics are so deceptively simply yet incredibly piercing and resonant. For this one, thank you, from my inner child.
Even for us, boys, this is a really masterpiece, and a lovely mensage. I would like to have heard this on my thirteen years old.