Magic's in the Makeup Lyrics

Lyric discussion by PhantomHouseplant 

Cover art for Magic's in the Makeup lyrics by No Doubt

To me, this song hits deep.

"Can't be good for my health So many different faces Depending on the different phases My personality changes I'm a chameleon"

It's a perfect analogy to how I mask my autistic traits. I don't believe that Gwen Stephani is autistic like me, but nonetheless I can't help but relate so deeply to this message. The way I put on an act around people. I'm always terrified they'll think I'm weird and inappropriate like bullies through grade school did. They made the masks, and it was made through shame.

My Interpretation
Positive
Subjective
Relatability
Masking
Emotional Connection
Self-acceptance
Social Anxiety
Trauma