Favourite Toy

Jazmin Bean's song 'Favourite Toy' delves into the harrowing experience of feeling used and discarded in a toxic relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emotional and physical exhaustion, with the protagonist feeling like a mere object at the mercy of someone else's whims. The repeated imagery of being 'ripped to shreds' and 'thrown in the backseat' underscores a sense of dehumanization and helplessness. The protagonist's eyes are 'puffed up and so red,' indicating a state of constant distress and suffering.

The chorus, 'I feel nothing, throw me in the backseat, use me how you need, so long as I'm your favorite toy,' encapsulates the core theme of the song. The protagonist has reached a point of emotional numbness, willing to endure any form of mistreatment just to maintain a semblance of importance in the eyes of their abuser. This desperate need for validation, even at the cost of one's well-being, is a poignant commentary on the lengths people will go to feel valued, even in the most damaging circumstances.

The song also touches on themes of self-worth and identity. Lines like 'I don't want my body, don't want my luck' and 'I can be whatever it is you would like' reflect a deep-seated sense of worthlessness and a willingness to conform to others' desires. The protagonist's resignation to their fate is evident in the lines 'I know it hurts, and my body's come undone, I could leave but, I'm not strong enough to run.' This resignation is further emphasized by the haunting wish for their ghost to haunt the abuser's house, symbolizing a desire for some form of lasting impact or recognition, even in death.

Jazmin Bean's 'Favourite Toy' is a raw and unflinching exploration of the emotional and psychological toll of being treated as an object rather than a person. The song's dark, haunting lyrics and melancholic tone serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-worth and the dangers of losing oneself in the pursuit of someone else's approval.