As someone who has always been overweight even as a child and has struggled my whole life trying to lose weight, this song is beyond relatable to me. I felt this in every fiber of my being 😭

I’ve battled disordered eating since I was a child… this song touches my soul. 🙏🏻 Thank you Emmy.

Wow. Even if I never saw her on American Idol, this song is lovely, powerful, and so well written. Bravo to Miss Russell for carving out her own path in the music industry. Love her sound and voice.

You've gone and broken a million hearts! Amazing talent, story teller, truth teller...

This was probably my favorite original song during the editions. Emmy is gorgeous and talented.

My daughter is battling anorexia & this brings tears to my eyes. Love this

I absolutely adore Emmy and her voice. She's my vote for top 5 in Idol. ❤

Oh this song is going to speak to the multitudes that are suffering in silence, every day, like myself from eating disorders. Thank you again Emily for your bravery, your authenticity, your courage, your absolute transparency. Thank you for listening to the Holy Spirit who put this song on your heart to help bring those who are suffering everyday from the lies of the enemy.

The fact that there is only 185k views in 8months, tells me everything about KZfaq…. They push out so many videos towards your page , all day long, except for one; God forbid people resonate with something that could help them not feel alone.

Love her audition on Idol. Beautiful song. She's my favourite.

Wow. Great voice and message. Brings back memories of Karen Carpenter. Beautiful talented women with the voice of an angel. Devastated by anorexia before we really knew what it was. She died way to early because of it. 😢

Let's make this song viral.... It's so good

Thanks, Emmy, for using your voice!!! On so many levels we all need to hear what you say and the way you do is soul touching!

I just saw you on American Idol. Absolutely 💯 . Dealing with eating disorders. I will never forget my disease.. From purging I hemerage my right eye. My retina detached and have permanent loss of sight.

A very strong and important message in this song. Beautifully performed, Emmy.

Emmy, I see a Grammy in your future for this song. Very powerful sweetheart ❤

Emmy don't listen to any of the haters. You have one of the music beautiful, hypnotic and ethereal voices I've ever heard!!! Ethereal - extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.❤

This song hits every time 😢 As someone who's battled EDs for most of my life.

I didn’t have an eating disorder growing up, but I was always skinny and teased unmercifully throughout my school years. My dad always laughed at me and told me I was ugly and told other people I probably had worms. An awful way to grow up.

Bulimic and so relate to this song. I heard the same thing "You're so pretty.... if only" or "You could be anything..... if only". "Losing weight" should only have a bearing in health, NOT beauty, NOT intelligence, NOT aspirations. Parents, NEVER make your children feel "less than" by comments like this. Your daughters should hear "You're beautiful." PERIOD. NO QUALIFIERS! And "You can be anything!" PERIOD. NO QUALIFIERS, No "if onlys". I'm 59 years old and those "if onlys" from my childhood still hurt. Was put on my 1st diet at 11 yrs old....6' tall, 30 lbs overweight (Dr. supervised, 500 cal per day). I've yo-yo'd my ENTIRE life. Life has revolved around food, "do you need that", "don't eat that". 1st memories of 1st grade is a classmate telling me "You're fat". The teacher then, with good intentions, brings me to the front of the class and explains "why we don't tease classmates." Humiliating. I was only 6 and I STILL feel nauseous about that day 53 years later. Emmy, if this is written from your own personal experience, I'm so sorry you were made to feel "less".

This girl is super amazing song writer...she tells the story of many of us in the world that might ask "why me" on many things, not just weight, etc. Hope this song touches many people in many ways. Remember you can do anything you put your mind to, just takes small steps to be a better you inside. Do not follow the rules of life you see on TV, etc. Your life is how you want to make it, so write down your own soul notes each day to find your way. Keep up the great work Emmy.

Your voice. It hits like your grandmother's voice. Your meemaw was one of my favorite country singers. She was the coal miners daughter. Your the coal miners grand child. You keep writing music. Please carry your grandmother's roots everywhere you go. You got a unbelievable talent that I wished I had.. keep making beautiful music.

Emily, I came from a Facebook reel where the first thing you said was that you didn't want to talk about it... from myself and everyone else who has ever struggled, thank you for your strength and bravery to release and share your story

As a survivor of anorexia, I appreciate this song so much🙏🏻 It’s a reminder to stay strong on days when I feel like relapsing into old habits❤ Thank you for sharing this message! It applies to so many..

As someone with anorexia..I didn’t want to be skinny..I want to disappear or be invisible and not impact anyone because I felt undeserving and unworthy. Being skinny on the outside was just the physical repercussion of not feeling I deserved even food or had the right to have needs

This song touches millions, Emmy. You have such a gift in song writing as so many can relate to the emotions that resonate within these lyrics. You absolutely have a gift!

Amaaazing...... 👏👏👏 fan from the first note saw you sing on American Idol. You are REAL, takes a lot of courage.. and you got it 💗💗💗

telling God I hate how you made me...ouch. That hit home. Very powerful song. Thank you.

Why am I in love with a mirror that says "You're not enough? " That part ❤‍🔥 . There are days i feel down because of my weight ( it's a very rare occurrence, whatsoever) and id sink in a pool of over thinking. This line uplifts my spirit :)

I so can relate to this song especially when I was a teenager. Emmy is so talented ❤

Insanely good song. I cried but felt really positive listening to it.

How and/or WHY is this song Not in Top countdowns....Amazing vocals! I instantly felt the power of the music and words. Emmy is very talented!

The lyrics are so well written, and her voice is great

Such a distinctive and lovely voice!

Such a beautiful voice with a deep story to tell ❤👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Well done! This song will heal many thousands of young women, pressured by the media, and the false gods of the so-called idealized woman.

So good! Applies to all body sizes! This woman's got guts to come out with such raw truth!

WOW!! Great song, great message, great voice... you are beautiful. This will help a lot of people!! I hope it reaches millions! ❤

I was in tears by the end of the first line. Such a powerful song 😢

I keep playing it over and over ever since I heard it. It's poetry... pure! WOW

Emmy, you are so beautiful and perfect. And your voice and singing are so amazing.

Commenting to boost this in the algorithm.

This is an amazing singing and song, She's going to Big!!!!❤🥰🥰🥰

Emmy - Your talent is beyond the level of what you’ll allow yourself to believe. And I want you to know - I sent this to a friend of mine and told her ‘I could have written most of this song’. I am proud of you for fighting for your life and breaking up with skinny! I pray you never take him back, you deserve so much better, pretty girl. I’m praying we can both find recovery one day 💜

Beautiful song Beautiful voice everything about this was just beautiful

WOW! You did it! I officially declare you no longer vulnerable! I think you are inspiring and GUTSY! Well done Madame Gutsy! Love this video.

Emmy Russell you are beautiful and not alone... You are our voice for so many of us you don't even know and it's a beautiful voice. Thank you for being so brave. ❤

emmy, this song means the world to me. when i first saw you on american idol a few months ago, i heard this song and knew right away that you were my favorite. the lyrics really get the struggle that i’ve been facing as a young teen who hates her body and has struggled with anorexia for the past year and a half. i’ve been trying to recover and the end of the song gives me strength to stand up to the voice in the back of my head telling me i’m too “fat” to be pretty. i know God made me the way i’m supposed to be, and your videos have been helping me remember that. not only are you so beautiful, but you’ve helped me so much. never listen to the haters and remember a 14 year old girl in New York has heard this song and used it to heal. thank you, i love you and am voting for you to win idol!

Beautiful, clear voice! Stay blessed! ❣️🖖🏻

It's you and only you that will keep yourself from being a Legend! A Legend in your own! The word 'amazing' can't even describe your God sent talent when it comes to writing music! You are a gifted lyricist! Your words can move hearts, even mountains! It can control emotions, make people think, and take people to places they never thought their mind would take them! You have the ability to move the world with a pen and paper! And then there's your voice... Your voice is like a loving embrace, something on a higher level, a comforting tone, that new sound! Some might say it's what Angels sound like! Never sell yourself short! Don't look back! Only look forward from here out because your future is going to be grand! Hold your head up high! Your voice, your heart, your words, your talent, your gift will bless every one who is lucky enough to hear it! It has only just begun! Thank you for sharing your music with us!

Ive been listing to this song on repeat, since its release 3 weeks ago!! I love it, very well done!! ♡

This is so awesome friends!!!! Proud of you Emmy for sharing your story! And Morgan & Summer (collective films) y’all killed this! So powerful ❤️😭

This song is amazing. Emmy you are amazing. Brought us to tears last week, your voice is powerful my friend 🙏❤️

I was a 16 year old model in B'ham Alabama back in 87-89 I was anorexic and then bulemic! I thought I was so fat that at 5'8" I got down to 100 lbs I had only weighed 125 when my photographer told me to lose 5 lbs but that was all it took for me to become obsessed with my weight! THANK YOU FIR WRITING THIS SONG! YOURE AN AMAZING TALENT! #EMMYRUSSELL

Emmy, you are beautiful. Angelic voice, with incredible song writing. Thank you for sharing something so very real. You are changing the World. You my dear, are such a light❤

Love this message Emmy. The world needs mental illness help and your video will do that in addressing this demon in beautiful people's minds. They are not alone and nor are their families. There is hope! Love you.

Beautiful and impactful song. It's your genes and you have made your memaw proud! Best of luck on American Idol. You deserve to go far in the competition. You will have my vote!!!

What a talent this girl is wow - Watching in UK 🇬🇧

Wow! I have always loved Loretta's music as a grandson and son of coal miners! I am graduating college in May, and am moving back home to buy the family farm off of dad and start working underground!! This is a very different sound, but her voice is amazing!!!

Beautiful-keep on posting. ❤️

I am unconscious about my weight, but everyone thinks I’m skinny. I’m like what?! There has not been a song I’ve related to as much as this one. I feel so undefeated with the way I look

American idol ❤

I am such a huge fan. Your Grandma Loretta Lynn is so proud of you. Sung from the heart ❤️ just like she always sung! This song really speaks to me. My issue is overeating.

she's so awesome

You HAVE the talent and voice to go FAR REMEMBER IT IS NOT what's on the outside that always counts ITS WHAT IS ON THE INSIDE THAT MATTERS MOST ❤❤❤❤

This song is everything to me. Thank you.

The Most Beautiful Message and Massager 🎶🙏🏼♥️🎼🎵🌹🌹🌹Obviously Touched By The Holy Spirit 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

This video and song are amazing. As someone that’s been big my whole life, and this song speaks volumes 💔🥺

Oh, Emmy!! You’re truly inspirational 🤍

Wonderful song. Keep writing, keep singing. You're going to do fine.

I came here after i watched her audition at American Idol. And she is Loretta lynn grand daughter. Her grandma is a country legend. And she nail it

Your music inspires me so much thank you

7th grade is when my eating disorder really started. this hit hard. thank you

My fav genre of music is rap 💯 but I love music in general so I love this KZfaq channel. I’m so happy that y’all help these young artists hone there talents and become an even better musician 🙏🏻💯💪🏻

This song is so needed ❤️

How true is it when she said, “it’s funny what people say. It’s been with me since 7th grade. You’re a pretty face just drop the weight. So at my birthday party, I skipped the cake.” Like I felt that in my soul! Bravo young lady! 💯🙌❤️💋🔥

how did i miss this? VERY POWERFUL.

Absolute tears! Thank you so much for this ❤️

such a powerful song. love it. the candles made it even more meaningful to me. 🕯 where there is light there is always hope.

❤ love this woman💖

You look amazing the way God made you. And blessed you with the talent to go with. Don't allow the enemy to make you believe anything other than the truth of being amazing all the way around... Skinny is overrated... Praying for you to be the woman God called you to be

So I saw you on idol before, so I figured I'd check this video out and you are amazing.

Love this

Good lord 😢 this hits hard

As some one as a kid family would always judge my weight now that I'm a grown adult I'm always wearing baggy shirts never dress up or do my makeup may god give all of us strength the fact that we all have this body image in our head just from society it's so wrong 😭 why can't we love ourselves how we are 😭 thank u for this song I really needed this 😭😭

This song hits home as someone who suffers from an Eating Disorder.

Incredible voice good video

I knew emmy growing up and we only had a class or two together but i always remember her being very shy and sweet like me and we both pretty much got picked last for gym class which was pretty weird but funny. She was one of the very few ppl at school i never got to see much but wish that i was able to.

This young woman is a gift to all of us ! Embrace her .

Emmy, This song with these heartfelt lyrics is AMAZING! I loved you on American Idol. Congratulations!!!

Emmy is amazing

Absolutely amazing 👏🏼‼️ Thanks for this powerful message, Emmy. ❤

You are so beautiful and you voice is so amazing ❤❤❤❤ kisses from Portugal

It feels like every day everything I put in my mouth, is a concern. Even now while I spend at least eight hours a day four days a week working outside, usually getting in over 10,000 steps in hundred degree heat and sun, I am still not skinny. I truly do my best to notice that I have muscles and I feel strong. But inside I’m still thinking about every calorie

[Verse 1] Haven't eaten in days God, I hate how You made me So scared to confess Been so hard to undress lately These oversized t-shirts, don't work like they used to Sleeping on scales, it's just what I'm used to Haven't eaten in days God, I hate how You made me (God, I hate how You made) Chorus] So I took a trip around the world To hold the hands of orphan girls Saw the war, felt the pain And miracles in His name But I just wanna be I just wanna be Skinny [Verse 2] I get asked on a date Parents think that I'm great They call mе a keeper But I don't believе them And I don't believe you Professional runner [Chorus] It's funny what people say It's been with me since seventh grade You're a pretty face, just drop the weight So at my birthday party, I skipped the cake 'Cause And I just wanna be (I just wanna be) And I just wanna be (I just wanna be) And I just wanna be (Skinny, skinny) Skinny, skinny, skinny (Skinny) [Bridge] Why am I in love With a mirror that says You're not enough? (You're not enough) Why am I in love (Am I in love) With a mirror that says (That says) You won't measure up? No, you're not my friend You're making me sick and I'm breaking up with Skinny You're a liar (You're a liar) You're a liar for saying that I'll never be Pretty, pretty 'Cause I'm not skinny, skinny Oh-ah-ah-ah Ah-ah-ah [Outro] Won't measure up Won't measure up Won't measure up I'm breaking up with Skinny, skinny Won't measure up (Skinny, skinny) Won't measure up (Skinny, skinny) Won't measure up (Skinny) I'm breaking up with Skinny, skinny

i feel you 🥹..Story of my life..but now..i dont care..i just love me myself and i ❤

Your a breath of fresh air. this song might sove a life

Incredible. I feel the insecurities. 1 kilo more feels like the world sometimes. When those moments of weakness come, it's so wonderful to be inspired by a singer-songwriter like you. Thank you so much.

Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧👋 Extremely touching song and whilst it may be more about anorexia / bullimia (I think anyway), I can say from my own POV and no doubt other people it is still relatable for the other types of eating disorder sufferers out there A very personal, raw, relatable and touching song, and if you keep producing more of these then you'll go far ❤

I don’t believe I’ve ever connected with or related to a song like this one. It reaches into my deepest struggles (I’m 60) that I’ve lived with for 50 years now. I’m so proud of you Emmy! Your song will help so many women of all ages to try and heal. ❤