Only What I Want to See (Confirmation Bias)

A heartfelt pop ballad that embodies the emotional trap of searching only for evidence that supports what we already believe. The verses are intimate and vulnerable, describing a mind that filters out dissonant voices. The chorus swells with passion, but the repetition shows the narrow loop of thought. Piano and soft strings drive the melody, keeping the arrangement tender yet dramatic. The mood feels both beautiful and suffocating — the sound of someone who refuses to step outside their own reflection, only ever seeing what they want to see.

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Late at night, the silence in my room,
I’m searching for the signs that I already knew.
Every mirror shows the same reflection,
every choice I make avoids correction.
And when the world whispers something new,
I close my heart, I turn away from truth.
I see only what I want to see,
a fragile world that comforts me.
Even if it’s not reality,
I’m afraid of what the truth might be.
So I keep on believing…
only what I want to see.
Every doubt is fading like the night,
I cover it with shadows to protect my pride.
Building castles made of my illusions,
a fragile wall to hide the confusion.
But deep inside I know it’s not enough,
I need the courage, I need to open up.
I see only what I want to see,
a fragile world that comforts me.
Even if it’s not reality,
I’m afraid of what the truth might be.
So I keep on believing…
only what I want to see.
If I could let the daylight in,
I’d find a place where truth begins.
No more shadows, no disguise,
just the world reflected in my eyes.
I see only what I want to see,
but maybe there’s a brighter me.
If I let the real world come to me,
I might finally set my spirit free.
No more hiding, I will believe…
more than what I want to see.