Discover the story of the song > Settle for Less – red vox

The song is about the protagonist's dissatisfaction with their life and the feeling that they deserve more. They reflect on the frustration of trying and failing to achieve their dreams and feeling like they have a chip on their shoulder. However, the protagonist ultimately decides that they would rather keep trying and face the pain of failure than settle for less than they believe they deserve. They encourage themselves to focus on personal growth rather than external validation.