Well I know, I know that wrong's been done to you
Than the pain inside and the way it hurts
I know, oh yes I know
What you tell yourself, you tell yourself
I know what you tell yourself, tell yourself
And to believe in each and every word you say?
Tell yourself
Tell yourself you'll never be like the anorexic beauties in the magazines
No belle du jour, no femme fatale, just tell yourself
And I know, I know it's easier said than done
Tell yourselves there's nothin' worse
But that's enough girl, give it away, give it, give it all away
What you tell yourself, tell yourself
I hear you counting, I know you're addin', addin' up the score
(Tell yourself)
Ever since Adam cracked his rib and let us go
Who taught you how to lie so well
I know, oh yes I know
Tell yourselves that no one sees Plain Jane invisible me
Look in the mirror, look in the mirror, what does it show?
(Tell yourself)
I know what you tell yourself, you tell yourself
(Tell yourself)
Tell yourself that you're not pretty, look at you, you're beautiful
Who told you that nothin' about you is alright
It's just no use, it's just no good, you'll never be okay?
Ever since Eden we're built for pleasin', everyone knows
Like a bargain basement barbie doll
(Tell yourself)
"It's such a tough world", that's what you say
Just tell yourself, tell yourself
Tell yourself it's nothing new 'cause everybody feels it too, they feel it too
I know what you tell yourself, you tell yourself
