Self Esteem
The Offspring · Greatest Hits [2005]
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Verse 1:
I wrote her off for the tenth time today
And practiced all the things I would say
But she came over, I lost my nerve
I took her back and made her dessert
Bridge 1:
Now I know I'm being used
That's okay, man, cause I like the abuse
I know she's playing with me
that's ok cause I got no self esteem
Chorus:
Ohhh, yeah...
Verse 2:
We make plans to go out at night
I wait till 2 then I turn out the light
All this rejection's got me so low
If she keeps it up I just might tell her so
Chorus
Intersection:
When she's saying that she wants only me
Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends
When she's saying that I'm like a disease
Then I wonder how much more I can stand
Well I guess, I should stick up for myself
But I really think it's better this way
The more you suffer, the more it shows you really care...
Right? Yeah!
Verse 3:
Now I'll relate this a little bit
That happens more than I'd like to admit
Late at night she knocks on my door
She's drunk again and looking to score
Bridge 2:
Now I know I should say no
But it's kind of hard when she's ready to go
I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb
I'm just a sucker with no self esteem
Chorus
Intersection
Verse 1:
I wrote her off for the tenth time today
And practiced all the things I would say
But she came over, I lost my nerve
I took her back and made her dessert
Bridge 1:
Now I know I'm being used
That's okay, man, cause I like the abuse
I know she's playing with me
that's ok cause I got no self esteem
Chorus:
Ohhh, yeah...
Verse 2:
We make plans to go out at night
I wait till 2 then I turn out the light
All this rejection's got me so low
If she keeps it up I just might tell her so
Chorus
Intersection:
When she's saying that she wants only me
Then I wonder why she sleeps with my friends
When she's saying that I'm like a disease
Then I wonder how much more I can stand
Well I guess, I should stick up for myself
But I really think it's better this way
The more you suffer, the more it shows you really care...
Right? Yeah!
Verse 3:
Now I'll relate this a little bit
That happens more than I'd like to admit
Late at night she knocks on my door
She's drunk again and looking to score
Bridge 2:
Now I know I should say no
But it's kind of hard when she's ready to go
I may be dumb, but I'm not a dweeb
I'm just a sucker with no self esteem
Chorus
Intersection
Self Esteem - The Offspring
Released on the compilation Greatest Hits [2005], "Self Esteem" stands as a defining anthem of the pop-punk and hardcore punk movements of the 1990s. Written by Dexter Holland, the track captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit characteristic of The Offspring's discography. Its driving rhythm and direct lyrical themes about personal confidence and self-worth resonated deeply with a generation, cementing the band's status as pioneers of the genre. The song remains a staple in punk rock repertoires worldwide, serving as a powerful reminder of the era's cultural zeitgeist and the band's enduring influence on modern rock music.

