What Other People Say Lyrics – Sam Fischer & Demi Lovato

[Verse 1: Demi Lovato]
In this verse, Demi Lovato reveals her disillusionment with how her life has deviated from the values she once held dear. She reflects on her youthful beliefs of avoiding the pitfalls she now finds herself in, highlighting a stark contrast between her past aspirations and her current reality. This section captures the theme of regret and the struggle to reconcile past ideals with present shortcomings.

[Pre-Chorus: Demi Lovato]
Demi Lovato's pre-chorus emphasizes a sense of personal failure and disillusionment. She acknowledges her attempt to live a virtuous life, only to find herself entangled in the very behaviors she once sought to avoid. The realization that she is living a life contrary to her initial promises creates a deep sense of regret.

[Chorus: Demi Lovato & Sam Fischer]
The chorus articulates the core message of the song: a lament over how external validation and societal pressures have led to a departure from personal values. Both artists express their remorse for losing touch with their spiritual and emotional well-being due to prioritizing others' opinions and material success over personal fulfillment and moral integrity.

[Post-Chorus: Demi Lovato & Sam Fischer]
The post-chorus reinforces the theme of being overwhelmed by the need for external validation. The repeated "Yeah, yeah" signifies the pervasive impact of this external pressure on their emotional state, underscoring the ongoing struggle with self-worth and societal expectations.

[Verse 2: Sam Fischer]
Sam Fischer's verse complements Demi Lovato's narrative by expressing a desire to protect his younger self from the pain and disillusionment he now faces. He conveys a sense of vulnerability and a need for healing, using metaphors like "tape" and "glue" to symbolize his desire to mend his fractured sense of self.

[Pre-Chorus: Sam Fischer & Demi Lovato]
This pre-chorus reiterates the realization of falling short of personal ideals. Both artists acknowledge their failure to live up to their aspirations of a morally upright life, highlighting the internal conflict between their past values and current reality.

[Chorus: Sam Fischer & Demi Lovato]
The chorus repeats the sentiment of regret over the shift in priorities from spiritual and personal values to societal expectations. It underscores the pervasive nature of this regret and the realization of how deeply it has affected their lives.

[Bridge: Sam Fischer & Demi Lovato]
The bridge revisits the idea of how the artists envisioned their lives versus the reality they now face. It emphasizes a longing to return to the simplicity and integrity of their earlier beliefs, highlighting the central conflict of the song.

[Chorus: Sam Fischer & Demi Lovato]
The final chorus reinforces the ongoing struggle with external pressures and the impact on their personal and spiritual lives. It emphasizes the emotional weight of prioritizing societal validation over personal values and the resultant feeling of being lost.

[Post-Chorus: Sam Fischer & Demi Lovato]
The concluding post-chorus continues to stress the influence of external opinions on their emotional state. The repetition underscores the persistent struggle with societal pressures and the resulting inner conflict.