1. Adam Ha… Read Full Bio ↴Currently there are two musicians sharing the same name.
1. Adam Harvey is an Australian country music singer. Harvey has been nominated three times for an ARIA Music Award and is a multiple CMAA Award winner.
2. Adam Harvey is a British composer best known for scoring the soundtrack for the 2010 3D film Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie.
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Adam Harvey Lyrics
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“Chuck look at her over there
Man she's a queen,” I said, “You don't mean
The one with the purple hair”
He said, “She's fine,” He's lost his mind
It's been awhile since he's seen sober
I guess beauty's in the eye of the beer-holder
A mini skirt and some white tube socks
She's got nose rings and other pierced things
Looks like she fell in a tackle box
He said, “She looks just right
Neon and natural light
Make her look like a center-folder”
I guess beauty's in the eye of the beer-holder
I said, “Sit down, that last round
Sent ya clean over the edge
And every sip that's crossed your lips
Made you forget what you just said
Man don't you know just a few drinks ago
She was the one you was callin' rover”
I guess beauty's in the eye of the beer-holder
She's all tattooed, wearin' army boots
A mini skirt and some white tube socks
She's got nose rings and other pierced things
Looks like she fell in a tackle box
He said, “She looks just right
Neon and natural light
Make her look like a center-folder”
I guess beauty's in the eye of the beer-holder
The song "Beauty's In The Eye" by Adam Harvey is a witty take on how alcohol can affect one's perception of beauty. The song starts with the singer and his friend, Chuck, at a bar. Chuck points out a woman with purple hair and describes her as a queen, but the singer doubts his sincerity. The singer knows that Chuck is intoxicated and it's been a while since he's seen sober, which alludes to the fact that alcohol can alter our perception of reality. The lyrics, "I guess beauty's in the eye of the beer-holder" emphasize this point.
The song then goes on to describe the woman in question as having tattoos, army boots, a mini skirt, white tube socks, nose rings, and other piercings. This depicts a contrasting image to traditional beauty standards, which is why the singer doubts his friend's judgement once again. However, Chuck persists that the woman looks perfect and even appears like a center-folder. This line is a humorous play on words, in which Chuck means to say that the woman looks like a centerfold (someone who appears in the center of a magazine), but he says "center-folder" instead.
Ultimately, the song conveys the idea that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder and can be influenced by one's mood, environment, and, in this case, alcohol consumption. The song's lyrics and catchy melody make this message light-hearted and fun, making it a popular country song.
Line by Line Meaning
He jumped up and hollered
He suddenly stood and shouted.
“Chuck look at her over there
He asked Chuck to look at someone across the room.
Man she's a queen,” I said, “You don't mean
I told him that he did not really think she was a queen.
The one with the purple hair”
I made clear which woman we were discussing.
He said, “She's fine,” He's lost his mind
He claimed that she looked good, but he was not thinking clearly.
It's been awhile since he's seen sober
He had not been sober for some time.
I guess beauty's in the eye of the beer-holder
Perhaps he only thinks she's attractive because he is drunk.
She's all tattooed, wearin' army boots
The woman has tattoos and is wearing military-style boots.
A mini skirt and some white tube socks
She's wearing a short skirt and tall white socks.
She's got nose rings and other pierced things
She has nose piercings and other body modifications.
Looks like she fell in a tackle box
Her appearance is disheveled and somewhat messy.
He said, “She looks just right
He thinks she looks perfect.
Neon and natural light
Different lighting can have an effect on how she looks.
Make her look like a center-folder”
She appears like a model in a centerfold magazine.
I said, “Sit down, that last round
I told him to calm down after his last drink.
Sent ya clean over the edge
It made him really drunk and lose control.
And every sip that's crossed your lips
Every drink he's had has affected his perception.
Made you forget what you just said
He forgot what he had said moments before.
Man don't you know just a few drinks ago
Just a few drinks ago, he felt differently about this woman.
She was the one you was callin' rover”
He had been interested in someone else just a few drinks ago.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: RANDY RAY HARDISON, BRYAN KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Micheal Tarver
Thank all of you. I've literally been looking for the original song by Chuck Wagon for 20 years, ever since it used to come on CMT. It had completely vanished from the internet until Adam Harvey did this remake. Now both versions are available. It had been pissing me off ever since 2000 and now, finally this little gem of a song is back. Thank you Adam Harvey. You just became my new favorite Aussie country singer (sorry Troy Cassar-Daly).
Caitlin Heppner
Heard this for the first time last night live at Adam Harvey's Family Life Tour. Absolutely Brilliant!!!
Jackson Miller
Love this song :) Great job Adam
EeBee51
May I take some credit for introducing Adam to this song. I used to play the Chuck Wagon and the Wheels version on 2MAX in Narrabri, which was receivable in Tamworth in the late 1990's/early 2000's. Within 12 months Adam had covered it on his own album.......
alamanderflash
Pretty good, but I still prefer the original by "Chuck Wagon and the Wheels". The lyrics were changed for this version, it's supposed to be "she looks just right / neon and Natural Light / make her look like a centerfolder".