Tessa Violet - On My Own

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Music & Lyrics written by Tessa Violet @TessaViolet
Produced, recorded & mixed by Seth Earnest @SethEarnest
Mastered by Nathan Dantzler at The Hit Lab - Nashville, TN
Video cinematography by Shawna Howson @Nanalew
lyrics:
I put my foot in my mouth again
I hope they still want to be my friends
I got desirable qualities
if you don't mind my obsessing with me
I kept repeating myself yesterday
repeating myself I keep on yesterday
I want a people that I can call home
but why do the work when I'm doing just fine all on my own
and I don't mind being alone
I'm doing fine me on my own
sometimes I worry that people can hear
what i'm thinking spilling out of my ears
I calculate what I'm going to say
talking to people's a game I can play
I'm working hard to look like I don't try
but I get rosy when I say goodbye
it's probably true that I want to be known
but why do the work when I'm doing just fine all on my own
and I'm trying to read
what you want from me
and I'm trying to read

[@CaylaSchellin]

i think this encapsulates the struggle many young adults (including me) go through... the social anxiety, the questioning if it's worth putting in effort, the balance of healthy alone time and building enriching friendships... oh, and the wanting to be known! we often go through times where not many/none of our friends really know us truly well- either because they're new, or we struggle with opening up.... we're private, and often "just fine with being alone"

[@brycelucas286]

Cayla Schellin this is really accurate. You know me better than I know me 😂

[@sapsap600]

exactly

[@edensylvester13]

same

[@anthieuhh]

oath!

[@Gonzo-du8cf]

Cayla Schellin

[@VivienneGucwa]

This perfectly encapsulates so many things. Life anthem.

[@lilacsky9178]

These lyrics!!! And those bluesy chords I love it all Can't wait to see you in Belfast Tessa!!!!

[@AllensNation]

Niamh Scanlon she does have a similar beat as Halsey. so good.

[@lilacsky9178]

Niamh Scanlon hahah I'm sorry I too would have a heart attack if I was halsey

[@lilacsky9178]

Allen Walker aw they're both gr888

[@daveduznotrull]

honestly your music should be in the charts by now!!!, it can't happen soon enough. this is nothing less than fantastic. congratulations Tessa x

[@tessaviolet]

+daveduznotrull ❤️❤️❤️

[@jasoncromwell4206]

daveduznotrull Nah. Tessa's 70s singer-songwriter Laurel Canyon confessional thing wouldn't work on the charts. Today's charts represent more of what was happening in the early 60s and most of the 80s where the music was about having a "good time". We need another once in a lifetime artist that is able to bridge all genres and audiences. Beyonce is to divisive because of her politics, Lady Gaga is too weird in a good way. Still waiting for Taylor to become her influences, and be the voice of a generation she was meant to be. Since I think she is the only one with the popularity and skills to do it. Once that happens I think then maybe Tessa will have a chance then. Not because they are both female, but generally they are both freakishly talented butt kicking musicians who speak to the same and different audiences at the same time.

[@TheBlackShadowHawk]

Jason Cromwell its a new world, anything can happen. Shes been on the forefront of modern social media from the beginning, and shes only been getting better at what she does.

[@LemonSte]

Jason Cromwell I'd argue the 1975 are bridging the gap

[@jasoncromwell4206]

Agreed with both of your points. Just recently discovered the 1975 really loving their album. My point is she still isn't talked about in the same league as the big guns, but with her cult following thanks to KZbin she is getting there. Mainstream still doesn't take KZbinrs all that seriously sadly. I believe one day both Tessa and Dodie because of their talent will make it to the Taylor, Lady Gaga and Beyonce level of fame and respect.

[@crazerfrostdragon1118]

Okay WOW it just hit me how much I relate to this

[@cayesorensen1467]

same very relevant to my life atm!

[@lordcoyote2000]

The lyrics are thought provoking and really well constructed. I liked the narrative of the song. You really captured well the feeling of solitude. and when people say one thing but really mean another.

[@edensylvester13]

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[@JoshuaR9763]

First lyric. I put my foot in my mouth again 😂

[@williamshakesqueer4514]

+Yoshie the Dinosaur It means 'I said something that made someone else uncomfortable'

[@JoshuaR9763]

Beatrix Linetti I know that it's just it sounds hilarious

[@aleka..]

Beatrix Blackbeak Thanks for explaining, for us not native English speakers unfamiliar with the phrase

[@maddieschroeder8887]

Tessa the talented... seriously you're one of the few KZbinrs that I really hope gets to the charts. you deserve recognition!!

[@maddieschroeder8887]

I love all of the meaning behind this song specifically... it's also catchy so that helps lol

[@alexiz0013]

Ugh, this song is so relatable, especially for those with social anxiety. On one half I wish I could be someone likeable and have friends, but on the other I just want to keep to myself...I don't want to talk to anyone. It almost hurts meeting people I don't know and being anything more than a shut in aside from with closest family. Most of the time I think I enjoy keeping to myself, and "not putting in the effort". But then deep inside I really long for relationships, and to "be known". I wish I could tell myself to just STOP caring, but I can't stop caring so much about what people think. I'm so incredible self-conscious, anxious, awkward, and it's just the worst...

[@TheYakasama]

Alexiz001 same

[@lookwhosinsideagain3489]

Why is this so relatable

[@adarawarner8248]

same

[@pazzieanneknexx809]

I'm sorry. That really sucks. I try to be mindful of that as an extrovert in my introvert friends. I really need to work on that.

[@cloelraton]

Exactly

[@idkimbeth]

Can I just say, this EP and overall all your music is so magnificent. The hard work and natural talent shines through so brightly, and everyone of your songs is perfect for any moment. Keep up all the hard work, and good luck for the rest of the tour (I have no idea how much of that is left). I hope to see you live again soon, lots of love!

[@ssdd28561]

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[@HamzaKhan-ru4cq]

Beth Jefferies +

[@ashadamson9311]

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[@visforvicky]

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[@iisa8342]

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[@candysomething]

stunning! :D

[@tessaviolet]

+candysomething u r

[@thetragedyofcommons]

Hi Tessa you're cool this is cool bye now

[@HungwanaBossCollective]

I love you Tessa amazing

[@HungwanaBossCollective]

love this

[@BinaBianca]

BRILLIANT!!!!!

[@kailynnel5959]

Saw Tessa in concert last weekend! There were meet and greets after and she hugged me and I got a picture with her. Tessa is awesome!

[@faithjones1193]

I love how she just moves with her emotions it's amazing to watch

[@decoraborealis]

Every time I hear the line "Repeating myself I keep on yesterday" it literally leaves me breathless. I don't know why I find it so powerful but something about the way it's paced just really hits home for me

[@vaishnavii_s_]

But what does it mean exactly?

[@Jernfalk]

@@vaishnavii_s_ My take on it is that although she recognizes the problem, it is such a part of herself that she no longer notices that she does it. It's one of the greatest challenges people often face when trying to socialize: Overcoming their "self" in order to appear more inviting to others.

[@yanperfil]

LOVE

[@petrichorbones]

i love you Tessa this song is so relatable omggg like seriously these lyrics are basically the same words that are constantly on repeat inside my head every day already

[@bernadettenegrete7444]

I love that you're slowly crawling into an alternative rock style because with your voice its just absolute perfection ! And your whole overall aesthetic just makes it so much better

[@Matoustar]

it's really interesting to see you include ideas/concepts that you've previously talked about in your videos in your music "It's probably true that I want to be known", for example

[@BlueSuishou]

I've been listening to the entire ep on repeat for days because its so fantastic, but this song especially hits home. The lyrics, the melody, everything perfectly describes the struggle with social anxiety. You did an amazing job, Tessa!

[@natedogs212]

Love it.

[@luchagamer7169]

Beautiful and haunting song, heard it a couple of dozen times, always happy when it comes on.

[@alexcicada5805]

Oh Tessa, my heart is breaking in my chest from this song.

[@dalekmoon]

The empty room was a nice touch. I can relate. Thanks for this song. Very moving.

[@XanHolden]

Never heard a song that so perfectly express what I think and feel

[@artnerd3727]

Just saying this song means a whole lot to me. Thank you for putting all my crazy feelings into words

[@jennalynna]

there are multiple times where the letter "o" aligns with her head and it's perfect

[@vizionthing]

Astounding Video, single take!, yet another step up from previous work love it.

[@linasketch9625]

This song made me cry so much, it narrates perfectly my current chapter in life

[@sam.onthemoon]

Tessa really likes slowmotion, doesn't she? x) Also, where's the smoke?

[@edensylvester13]

shhh, who doesn't like slow motion

[@0Rosina0]

Honestly, I think it was part of the "theme" through all the videos. Like, pastels, smoke (often), and slow motion.

[@leonthesleepy]

Zack Snyder. Kidding LOL that guy would marry slow motion if he could

[@freakaknight]

well it works ^^ errytaim

[@Clickerhappiness]

I love you Tessa! I recognize myself in this lyrics! Every word. Nice to know that I'm not alone in the world😬

[@Tairneanach]

Yours is a voice I can lose myself in. Thanks for your songs, especially this one and Make Me A Robot.

[@ireniancc]

haunting

[@biancaa5902]

There's literally no song I've ever related more than this one. The thoughts she's expressing are things I've been struggling with lately. It left me with a very sour feeling; like yes YES that's exactly how I feel but after the music ends, I still don't know what to do about it. Loved it.

[@samnotnan6970]

OBSESSED. ❤

[@groovystargirl92]

This song resonates so deep with me. I can relate to this 100%.

[@biancayk]

oh look it's a song that's exactly expressing my daily thoughts

[@markovvii]

Гля какая!

[@spwolftech]

Just fantastic. that is all.

[@SidV101]

Hey Tessa I'm normally not into this type of music but I've been really impressed with the songs you've been releasing! They're great :)

[@flyhigh610]

It's like this song is written for me, I tried to explain this to my friend and now I get to share his song with her to express what I'm feeling! Thank you!!

[@toxicgraphix]

" i kept repeating myself yesterday", " yesterday I kept repeating myself"....... yesterday....I probably still didn't get it right ....but what I forgot to say is this person is a poetic genius, just freaking pure unbridled genius.

[@RegularOddball]

haze and this really hit home for me ;-; i love this so much

[@noellecandler7258]

This song is just so FREAKING RELATABLE

[@ezgigulec987]

Every single word of this song...i relate so much. It is the reason to all my problems and anxiety

[@avalanchingstars.]

can we just take a moment to appreciate the asthetic of this video i mean i love the song but i really love the way tessa portrays all her songs physically its just really pleasing to the eyes

[@leah1597]

Tessa Violet slaying again. Absolutely ahmazing! 😍

[@evabroeksema7244]

wow this is so beautiful!! you have so much talent, Tessa. I wish I could ever go to a concert of you ❤

[@therev91]

This is distressingly relatable.

[@annamiranda6680]

How amazing are this new songs, I mean, I can't stop listening them on repeat

[@rabbit__moon_]

This song speaks to me on soooo many levels its insane

[@LibraryMacabre]

Amazing. I have chills!

[@cinemoni]

AMAZING as always!

[@elephanthut6856]

Visually beautiful. Lyrics are stunning. And Olan Rogers had me laughing while holding a news paper while it's burning.

[@RememberTheTrees]

This is relatable.

[@rubyreloaded9371]

Wow, I can't say I've identified a song more in my life. Not for the reason you might think. I'm playing a game of fooling my "friends" not because I'm scared of losing said "friends", but I'm afraid if what might happen when they discover who I really am.

[@joegersims9089]

straight from the soul

[@ryancreel9921]

Just wanted to say that I'm loving the feel of your last few songs.

[@phelto]

i love this so much.. especially how honest you are in your lyrics, and the rest is just so beautiful omagad

[@mossylilac]

honestly my fave on the ep (love it all tho omg)

[@amaiart7402]

All your songs are the best you are just so amazing you don't have any bad songs they are all so amazing I love you so much!!! You are so talented!

[@spencer4241]

Tessa your music makes my hairs stand on end, and I don't think there's a greater compliment for music than that. I

[@abbeymiller4328]

so beyond obsessed with every song on this ep!! x

[@julialedra]

Ahhh, these new songs are so amazing 😍😍😍

[@aPANGofblissful]

This speaks my soul.

[@theotherbrief]

This is my favourite song of Tessa's thus far!

[@poopymagician]

Holy fffff i wanna cry this song is just arghgh

[@chloemerriman5664]

I'VE HAD THIS SONG IN MY HEAD ALL DAY AND NOW IT"S HERE TO LISTEN TO WHEN I NEED IT

[@theoneiadore8221]

TESSA THIS IS SO BRILLIANT

[@anapekec7280]

Your voice is incredible. I wish I had musical talent. Keep doing what you do. Your songs always make my day.

[@josh_final]

this is like an introvert's anthem Honestly I can totally relate to this song so much.

[@AndreaClaire280897]

this song speaks to me so deeply .... wow!

[@ItsPhilH]

THIS SONG GETS ME EVERY DAMN TIME. I love "Repeating myself I keep on yesterday" - too clever

[@ItsPhilH]

Also, do you record these videos at 60fps to a track that's doubled in speed so when you half the video speed you get movement slowed but your mouth movements match the tracked vocal? Cause I'm racking my brain trying to figure out how you made this happen, it's a dope effect.

[@thewinterizzy]

I'm loving the concepts for these lyric videos. So simple but well done.

[@JuliaSudusky]

I. Love this song. So much. It is just so good

[@JessPlays]

the lyrics in this EP man, beautiful

[@avspresents9742]

Beautiful song and Violet!

[@gloves1212]

Favorite writing and performing so far from tessasaurus, naaaaaaailed it!!!

[@marianosmigoski7769]

TE AMO

[@239ricardojorge]

love it

[@Diekenzakk]

thats the kind of music i want to hear in the radio, even here in germany! thumbs up, you rock tessa!

[@Youtopiawebseries]

Can I identify more with those lyrics? No, I can't. Been listening to this and Haze like CRAZY on Spotify. Would love to see some behind the scenes on the making of these videos. It would be great help for all of us tiny tubers wanting to up production but being like HOW DO U MAKE THIS LOOK SO GOOD?

[@MoFanz]

Oh my God I feel like you just laid my heart out for everyone to read.

[@jennalynna]

its so sPOOPY AND MYSTERIOUS I LOVE IT

[@treoliver9731]

jennimoo you're definitely a Sourcefed Nerd fan lol

[@zoeparasidis4144]

jennimoo hey Phandom

[@GiannahNoelle]

Phandom what up?

[@srepahzatulzzz9610]

+Venetia Cox She/He meant spooky

[@treoliver9731]

Hanna Anne nah. He meant spoopy. There are youtubers that use the term.

[@ebradley5524]

This is my jam! I love dancing around my kitchen to it while I make dinner.

[@lainart2982]

i think she has 2 sides, one is deep and depressed, the other one is cute and lovely, but i love both

[@euphemos4520]

Yes it is...Maybe she can do fun things ...Maybe she go to the sea. #tessaviolet

[@funkapotamus86]

I loved the way she looked on all fours 😉

[@eabhac4879]

I really love this song and listen to it all the time on Spotify and oh dear lord the way you film your music and lyric videos bring me joy you amazing human

[@tscislove21]

omg. Tessa, this is incredible! Really hits home. 💚💚💚

[@yerfillag]

oh wow that's one of those rare songs where literally every single line is a thought I had before and I love the music it's so serious but also playful and I'm going to listen to it on repeat now

[@VLicious8704]

Tessa this song is fantastic. I LOVE it.

[@TheBlackShadowHawk]

I Like it a Lot.

[@Asu95200]

Honest to god... you're talented and deserve the world.

[@quinlynshaughnessy6359]

This is so gorgeous. The raw emotion coming through is jarring and beautiful. I love how the beginning started out with you lipsyncing but then you went to a place where the lipsyncing was no longer necessary and the song enveloped you whole. You no longer sang the song--you became the song. This video speaks to me so much and I thank you for making it.

[@TheHGameFan]

YESSS TESSA GET IT GET IT ALL

[@katiesims3698]

scary accurate...gave me shivers

[@miladinovicstasa]

I AM SO INCREDIBLY IN LOVE WITH THIS EP HAZE AND THIS ARE POSSIBLY MY NEW ALL TIME FAVES

[@Noctivagus47]

The best one so far! I'm really in love with your songs

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love the bluesy and pop feel to this song. You are so talented Tessa, one of the best songwriters ever of today. And the lyrics are so simple looking. 🤍👑⚜️💎🎶🎵

[@АнастасияТокарева-у8к]

Why doesn't this have like a million views? It's worth more than just 200,000

[@CosasdeAndrea]

These lyrics are incredible