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

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.