sick of myself (feat. Whethan)

Nessa Barrett's song 'sick of myself (feat. Whethan)' delves into the complex emotions surrounding self-identity and dissatisfaction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with their sense of self, feeling trapped in their own skin, and yearning for change. The opening lines, 'The medication didn't work / Broke up with him, it didn't hurt,' suggest a sense of numbness and disillusionment with conventional solutions to emotional pain. This sets the stage for the recurring theme of wanting to escape one's own identity, as seen in the lines, 'Do you ever wanna be someone? / Do you ever wanna see somebody else in the mirror?'

The chorus, 'I'm sick of myself, sick of my clothes / Sick of these boys and their obvious jokes,' highlights a deep-seated frustration with not just personal attributes but also external influences and societal expectations. The desire to 'swap faces' and 'trade places' underscores a longing for a fresh start, free from the burdens of one's current identity. This sentiment is further emphasized by the metaphor of wanting to crash the car, symbolizing a drastic desire to break free from the monotony and dissatisfaction of life.

Nessa Barrett's collaboration with Whethan adds a layer of modern, electronic production that complements the raw, emotional lyrics. The song resonates with anyone who has ever felt trapped by their own identity and yearned for a change. It speaks to the universal human experience of self-doubt and the quest for self-acceptance, making it a poignant anthem for those struggling with similar feelings.