Meaning of "A Shine To It" by Laura Stevenson

These lyrics speak to the narrator's willingness to put themselves in vulnerable and uncomfortable positions in order to please someone they care about. The act of selling blood and posing unclothed highlight the desperation the narrator feels to gain some form of approval or affection from this person. However, despite not receiving much in return for their efforts, the narrator believes that the shiny quality of these actions will be enough to win over the recipient. This can be interpreted as a commentary on how individuals sometimes sacrifice their own well-being and self-worth in pursuit of validation from others, even if it ultimately leaves them feeling unappreciated and undervalued.