Can't get by on your good looks alone
It's good living for awhile
Until your looks go out of style

Cos you don't work a job
And you don't wash your hair
Your beautiful you see, seen you in ID

Can't get by on just your charm, forever
Can't get by on those dumb jokes

Yeah, even though they're clever
Can't get by on this thing, forever, forever, ever, ever

And you might work a job
And you might use your hands
But it ain't all that bad, least not that bad to me
Cos I got you right by my side and that's all I need to see

Cos i got a girl that's pretty cool

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Girlyboi's song Good Looks are a reflection on the transitory nature of beauty, and how relying solely on outward appearance or charm can only take one so far. The song begins by stating that good looks alone aren't enough to sustain a person's livelihood, and that eventually, looks will fade, leaving one with nothing to fall back on. The song then highlights the fact that relying on one's appearance often leads to a lack of a work ethic, as the person in question is so consumed with maintaining their physical appearance that they neglect other aspects of their life, such as their job and personal hygiene.

The chorus of the song reiterates this point and extends it to include charm and jokes as well. Essentially, the song is saying that relying solely on surface-level attributes is not a sustainable way to go through life. The second verse introduces the idea that someone who does have a job and uses their hands (implying that they work with physical labor) is seen as preferable to someone who only relies on their looks or charm. The singer then acknowledges that, despite any shortcomings or difficulties, they have their partner by their side, which is ultimately all they need.

Overall, the song Good Looks is a commentary on the cultural obsession with outward beauty and the danger inherent in relying too heavily on one's physical appearance or charm to get by in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't get by on your good looks alone
Relying solely on physical appearance is not sustainable

It's good living for awhile
There may be temporary benefits to being attractive

Until your looks go out of style
Physical appeal can be fleeting

Cos you don't work a job
Being attractive may lead to laziness or lack of ambition

And you don't wash your hair
Focusing too much on looks can lead to neglect of personal hygiene or other important responsibilities

Your beautiful you see, seen you in ID
Despite potential downsides, the singer acknowledges the allure of physical attractiveness

Can't get by on just your charm, forever
Charm alone is not a sustainable or sufficient quality for lasting relationships or success

Can't get by on those dumb jokes
Having a sense of humor can be attractive, but not if it is insincere or lacking in substance

Yeah, even though they're clever
The artist recognizes the appeal of cleverness and humor but suggests that they alone are not enough

Can't get by on this thing, forever, forever, ever, ever
Repeatedly emphasizing that superficial qualities are not enough to sustain relationships or success

And you might work a job
Having a stable source of income and a strong work ethic are important for personal growth and relationships

And you might use your hands
Being proactive and resourceful can be more important than external qualities like appearance or charm

But it ain't all that bad, least not that bad to me
The singer values personal qualities beyond external appearances and is content with their partner as they are

Cos I got you right by my side and that's all I need to see
Being with someone who has strong personal qualities and values can be more fulfilling than being with someone who is just physically attractive

Cos i got a girl that's pretty cool
The singer values their partner's personality and character more than their looks

Contributed by Maria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.