Bebe Rexha: singer never learned to “love herself”


Bebe Rexha is releasing her second album “Better Mistakes”. In it she sings openly about mental illness and self-doubt.

The second studio album, “Better Mistakes”, by the US singer Bebe Rexha (31) was released on Friday (May 7th). Born in New York, she has already made a name for herself in recent years with hits like “Hey Mama”, “Meant to Be” and “Say My Name”. With the new album, she wants to show her fans her vulnerable side, she sings openly about psychological problems – accompanied by strong guitar sounds and strong beats. In an interview with the news agency “spot on news”, the singer explains why she keeps sabotaging herself.

In contrast to the delicate lyrics, on “Better Mistakes” there are sometimes hard and loud sounds. Which artists or music genres did you inspire?

Bebe Rexha: I was inspired by the guitars from Nirvana, so very rough guitars. But I was also inspired by hip hop and the music of The Killers or Twenty One Pilots, more in a trendy way. There were so many different styles of music and sounds that went into the album.

In “Sabotage” you sing about the fact that you often rob yourself of your happiness. You said that the song “means the world” to you. Why is that?

I think I’ve been sabotaging or sabotaging myself over and over again and have always had trouble doing it. That’s because I think that I don’t deserve any good in life or that I’m not good enough. I’m working on that now. The song therefore touches me a lot and has helped me to find out these reasons for my self-sabotage. That helped me to be a better person.

The songs “I Can Break My Heart Myself” and “Empty” are about mental health. Why is it so important to you to be open about the topic?

Because it’s something I go through every day. It’s part of my life, part of my personality and my story. I wish that others do not feel alone, because I have felt alone for a very long time – and fearful, insecure and worthless. I don’t want others to feel this way. We all have things to go through, after all.

Your album is very honest and intimate. Do you find it difficult to be so vulnerable in public?

In any case. Every time I do something so honest, it’s hard because you know that people will judge you for it. Am i crazy Is something wrong with me? It’s very difficult, but in the end it’s always worth it.

How does music affect your mental health?

It’s incredibly therapeutic for me. Whenever I feel down or sad, but also happy, music is there for me. She is the soundtrack to my life. If I felt bad and then had to write songs or go to the studio, it always helped me a lot. But just as when I was at home alone and listened to my favorite albums from other artists.

They also explain that sometimes you have doubts about your body image and yourself. Is it a particular challenge to fight this fight under public scrutiny?

100 percent. Women in general, but also men, are constantly being judged. That is our life. So it’s important to me to show what a normal body looks like. I don’t want people to see photoshopped thin perfection all the time. I think everyone is beautiful, regardless of their size. My goal is for everyone to see that. Because there is too much pressure on how to look or what to wear – it is so important to me to change something about that.

On social media, allow an honest look at your journey to self-acceptance. What have you learned about yourself in the past few years?

I’ve learned that a lot of people go through the same thing. Many have problems loving themselves and not letting others determine their happiness. That can be difficult. Because there are many haters on the Internet, but also in our lives – they can be family members or friends.

I also noticed that many people have difficulty loving their bodies. We were never taught that. We learned how to compliment others and tell them when they look good. But I never learned to say these things to myself. I have now learned that everyone craves positivity, love, and compassion.

Did you also learn something about yourself while working on your album?

Oh yes, I’ve learned not to be so strict with myself and enjoy my life more. Success is not the chart successes, the streams and the sales, but success is what is inside you. Because you can have all of these things, but when you are dissatisfied and unhappy what good is it for you? So now it’s all about enjoying my journey, taking care of myself, physically and mentally, and trying to be the happiest person I can be.

What message do you have for listeners to the album “Better Mistakes”?

I want to convey to the audience that we all make mistakes. We’re all human, we’re not perfect, and that’s okay. All you can do is work on yourself, love yourself, and make decisions that are best for you. Because you deserve love and you deserve great things in your life. You shouldn’t judge yourself for making mistakes. We all do that.

How much do you miss appearances? Are you planning a tour with the new album as soon as it is possible again?

It’s so depressing! But I can’t wait! I don’t even know how to express in words how much I’m looking forward to it again. I can’t believe how much I miss it myself. I definitely want to go on tour as soon as possible. I don’t care if it’s a small tour or a big one – I just really want to go on tour. (laughs)

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