Discover the story of the song > Mascara – Niykee Heaton

The protagonist is expressing her fear of letting someone in and getting hurt. She compares herself to a rattlesnake and asks for the Lord's protection. She explains that she can handle physical things being ruined, like her lipstick and bed, but she never wants her emotional well-being to be affected. She emphasizes the importance of her mascara and how it symbolizes her resilience and strength.