In “SMYISYM,” Andie Case trades a childhood habit of faking safety and smiling through fear for a risky, mutual unmasking. She admits she is scared of what comes next and of losing this person like others, yet she keeps asking to exchange hurts instead of wasting time. The jagged pieces that fit nicely suggest two damaged people finding strange compatibility, and the promise to be a witness and bring a lighter turns confession into care. The song lands on the relief of being truly seen without shame.
SMYISYM Lyrics by Andie Case
Swear I was born tired
Never really felt safe as a child
Learned from mom how to fake it and smile
And that’s who I was for a little awhile
And if I’m being honest I’m scared of what comes next
I don’t wanna end up like the rest
Cause it’s always the hardest to say what should be said
I think It’s time that we get it off our chest
Show me your hurts
I’ll show you mine
It’s such a shame
When we waste this time
How can you change
If you don’t ask why
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine
I can see that you’re tongue tied
No you ain’t gotta lie or try to hide
Your jagged pieces are fitting quite nice
I see you choking, may I take a bite
And if I’m being honest I’m scared of what comes next
I don’t want to lose you like the rest
Cause its always the hardest after what’s been said
Maybe we should get this off our chests
Show me your hurts
I’ll show you mine
It’s such a shame
When we waste this time
How can you change
If you don’t ask why
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine
Show me your hurts
I’ll show you mine
It’s such a shame
When we waste this time
How can you change
If you don’t ask why
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine
I’ll be your witness
I’ll pull you tighter
No matter the darkness
I’ll bring the lighter
Show me what’s missing
I’ll fill you higher
Leave all your shame
Meet all your desires
I’ll be your witness
I’ll pull you tighter
No matter the darkness
Ill bring the lighter
Show me what’s missing
I’ll fill you higher
Show me what’s missing
Show me your hurts
And I’ll show you mine
It’s such a shame
When we waste this time
How can you change
If you don’t ask why
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine
Show me your hurts
I’ll show you mine
It’s such a shame
When we waste this time
How can you change
If you don’t ask why
If you show me yours
I’ll show you mine…
I’ll show you mine…
I’ll show you mine
