by Maddie Zahm
✨ Personal Journey Showcased in Song
"You Might Not Like Her" by Maddie Zahm is a deeply personal and empowering song about self-discovery, acceptance, and growth. Through the lyrics of this song, Maddie talks to her younger self about the trials she will go through in life: from questioning her faith and sexuality to battling mental health issues.
✨ Evolution of a Teenager's Beliefs and Identity
The motivation behind writing this song was Maddie's own experiences as she navigated her life journey. As a teenager, she had specific beliefs and principles - symbolized by the 'purity ring' - which later evolved over time due to different experiences such as falling in love or facing heartbreaks.
Maddie discusses how these experiences led her to question everything she once stood for but ultimately resulted in becoming more real with herself. She highlights elements of discovering that she's bisexual ("you'll kiss a girl"), encountering psychological struggles ('feeling manic', 'numbing feelings'), ditching labels (convinced you're not bi), body positivity (like your body), maintaining privacy (keeping secrets) and resilience amid challenges ("Say you're doing okay").
Despite all these changes making one uncomfortable initially (hence, "You might not like her"), it paves way into growing into someone genuine who learns acceptance while loving oneself regardless of societal opinions.
✨ Insights into Personal Growth and Acceptance
- It can be tough when we realize our perspectives or identity are changing drastically; initial resistance is part of evolution.
- We should not feel guilty or ashamed about confronting emotions like panic or mania during challenging times; they are normal human responses.
- Acceptance starts internally first - embracing our traumas helps us grow stronger emotionally.
- One can express themselves however they truly wish without adhering to social labeling norms.
- You don't need validation from everyone else; it's an achievement when you learn truly accepting ourselves irrespective what anyone thinks.
✨ Transformative Growth Leads to Self-Love
In conclusion, "You Might Not Like Her" is about embracing a raw journey of self-love and acceptance, while coming terms with the transformation from a former version of oneself to who you are today. It's okay if you don't immediately like this new person you've become; all transformations take time for adjustment. But as Maddie ends her song: "for a while you might not like her, but I do", she affirms that personal growth eventually leads to being comfortable & proud within your own skin despite adversities faced earlier – an encouraging message for us all.