Born in Brampton, Ontario, she wrote poetry and did theater at a young age. At 10, she began playing guitar and taught herself how to play various songs. At 13, she began her own YouTube channel where she posted covers of songs that she performed. She signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings at the age of 18. Cara released her debut single in April 2015. Here was called a "song for everyone who secretly hates parties" by MTV. The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week. On May 5, 2015, the song was chosen as a can't-miss track by SPIN Magazine, listed as a must hear song by Cosmopolitan, and included on Billboard's "20 Pop Songs You Need For Your Summer Playlist" in June 2015.
Her debut album, "Know-It-All" was released on November 13, 2015 containing the singles "Seventeen", "Here", "Wild Things", and "Scars to Your Beautiful".
Her sophomore album, "The Pains of Growing" was released on November 30, 2018 containing the singles "Growing Pains", "Not Today", "Trust My Lonely", "A Little More", and "Out of Love".
Alessia released an EP in between her second and third albums called "This Summer" on September 6, 2019 which has six songs including "Rooting for You" and "Ready".
Her third album, "In the Meantime" was released on September 24, 2021 and contains the singles "Sweet Dream", "Shapeshifter", "Best Days", and "You Let Me Down".
Scars To Be Beautiful
Alessia Cara Lyrics
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She goes unnoticed, she knows no limits
She craves attention, she praises an image
She prays to be sculpted by the sculptor
Oh, she don't see the light that's shining
Deeper than the eyes can find it
Maybe we have made her blind
So she tries to cover up her pain and cut her woes away
But there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
She has dreams to be an envy, so she's starving
You know, covergirls eat nothing
She says "Beauty is pain and there's beauty in everything"
"What's a little bit of hunger?"
"I can go a little while longer," she fades away
She don't see her perfect, she don't understand she's worth it
Or that beauty goes deeper than the surface, oh, oh
So to all the girls that's hurting
Let me be your mirror, help you see a little bit clearer
The light that shines within
There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
No better you than the you that you are (no better you than the you that you are)
No better life than the life we're living (no better life than the life we're living)
No better time for your shine, you're a star (no better time for your shine, you're a star)
Oh, you're beautiful, oh, you're beautiful
There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
The lyrics of Alessia Cara’s “Scars To Your Beautiful” tackle the pressure that young girls feel to conform to society’s beauty standards. The first verse describes a girl who craves attention and praises an image of beauty, but also tries to cover up her own pain by cutting. The second verse is about a girl who starves herself in order to be an “envy.” However, the song shifts into a message of empowerment as the chorus reminds every girl that they are beautiful just the way they are and that there is no need to change themselves for the world. The lyrics also encourage girls to look inside themselves to find their own unique beauty, rather than trying to conform. The line, “let me be your mirror, help you see a little bit clearer, the light that shines within,” is particularly poignant, as it reflects the idea that true beauty comes from within.
Overall, “Scars To Your Beautiful” is a song that encourages acceptance and self-love, rather than conforming to society’s impossible beauty standards. It is a powerful message for girls everywhere, reminding them that they are beautiful just the way they are and that they should embrace who they are, rather than trying to be someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
She just wants to be beautiful
The singer of the song desires to be beautiful
She goes unnoticed, she knows no limits
The singer feels unnoticed and thinks there are no limits to what she should do to be attractive
She craves attention, she praises an image
The singer is attention-seeking and admires a certain ideal of beauty
She prays to be sculpted by the sculptor
The artist wants to be remade into the perfect image of beauty
Oh, she don't see the light that's shining
The artist is unaware of the inner beauty that shines brightly
Deeper than the eyes can find it
The inner beauty of the singer cannot be seen by just looking at her
Maybe we have made her blind
The beauty standards imposed by society have blinded the singer to her own worth
So she tries to cover up her pain and cut her woes away
The artist uses various means to hide her pain and problems caused by her desire to conform to the standard of beauty
'Cause covergirls don't cry after their face is made
The artist believes that once she achieves the perfect image, she will stop being unhappy
But there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
Despite everything, there's hope for the artist
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
People should realize they are beautiful as they are without needing to change anything
And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
Instead of changing themselves, people should demand that the world's beauty standards change instead
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful
Nobody should feel ashamed of their scars, as everyone is a star and beautiful in their own way
She has dreams to be an envy, so she's starving
The singer has ambitious dreams and is willing to starve in order to achieve them
You know, covergirls eat nothing
The expectation for models to be thin is so extreme that they barely eat anything
She says "Beauty is pain and there's beauty in everything"
The artist believes that beauty requires sacrifice and that it's present in everything
"What's a little bit of hunger?"
The artist sees hunger as a minor sacrifice in the journey to beauty
"I can go a little while longer," she fades away
The singer is willing to go to extreme measures to achieve beauty, even if it means sacrificing herself
She don't see her perfect, she don't understand she's worth it
The singer doesn't see the perfection within herself and doesn't realize her own worth
Or that beauty goes deeper than the surface, oh, oh
The artist doesn't recognize that beauty is more than just skin deep
So to all the girls that's hurting
The singer is addressing all girls who are suffering as a result of beauty standards
Let me be your mirror, help you see a little bit clearer
The singer wants to be a mirror to the girls, so they can see themselves clearly and realize their inner beauty
No better you than the you that you are (no better you than the you that you are)
There's nothing better than being yourself
No better life than the life we're living (no better life than the life we're living)
Life is best when we live it as ourselves, without changing to fit someone else's standards
No better time for your shine, you're a star (no better time for your shine, you're a star)
It's the perfect time to be yourself and let your star qualities shine through
Oh, you're beautiful, oh, you're beautiful
The singer is reassuring the listeners that they are beautiful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alessia Caracciolo, Andrew Wansel, Coleridge Tillman, Warren Felder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kyawhtetthecreator4216
Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it
Your face isn't a mask, don't cover it
Your body isn't a book, don't judge it
Your life isn't a movie, don't end it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it
You're beautiful
@GolderPlayzYT5623
Lyrics:
She just wants to be beautiful
She goes unnoticed, she knows no limits
She craves attention, she praises an image
She prays to be sculpted by the sculptor
Oh, she don't see the light that's shining
Deeper than the eyes can find it
Maybe we have made her blind
So she tries to cover her pain
And cut her woes away
Cause covergirls don't cry after their face is made
But there's a hope that's waiting for you at the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
Oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
And you don't have change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
She has dreams to be an envy, so she's starving
You know, covergirls eat nothing
She says "beauty is pain and there's beauty in everything"
"Whats a little bit of hunger?"
"I can go a little while longer" she fades away
She don't see her perfect, she don't understand she's worth it
Or that beauty goes deeper than the surface,
Oh, oh
So to all the girls that's hurting, let me be your mirror
Help you see a little bit clearer the light shines within
There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
Oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
And you don't have change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
No better you than the you that you are (2x)
No better life than the we're living (2x)
No better time for your shine, your a star (2x)
Oh, you're beautiful oh (2x)
And there's a hope that's waiting for you at the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
Oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
And you don't have change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
Too long but its okay! Do you like it?
@mansimani1931
90% of girls saying society judges us for our bodies are the one who judges other girls.
Time to compliment each other without questioning our own ️beauty❤️
Let's uplift each other.
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@horsegirl167
"A perfect girl"
Every teen girl wants to be skinny, but filled in
Be physically attractive
Wants a pretty face,
a good complexion
no blemishes
Wants perfect skin no acne
Wants a good skin tone
No scars no marks
Perfect teeth
Have a flat stomach
Perfect hair
Small waist
(No girl can fit all of these categories, no girl is perfect. And honestly the perspective we have of ourselves is not the same way others see us. We may feel ugly but what others see is a beautiful young women. A smile can change your whole image. Just be the best that you can be, take care of your body and mental health. )
@qaizzr
if you think yourself ugly, let me remind you that you are already beautiful and pretty.
No one was born ugly.
God makes us beautiful.
I know in the future, everyone will realize your beauty.
I know you're beautiful.
Don't ever try to give up or end your life.
If you have problems, you can always talk to others or me.
Im always here to listen.
💕💕 sorry, im not good at words.
—a stranger
@amilaaa8976
"Suicide dosen't stop the pain, it passes it on to someone else."
"Quotes don't help people who are suffering, only real help does."
"It only takes a second to call a girl fat, and she'll take a lifetime to strave herself. Think before you act."
"People don't cry because they're weak, they cry because they've been strong for too long."
"Real girls aren't perfect and perfect girls aren't real."
"Just because you don't have a prince, does not mean you're not a princess."
"Beauty comes in all form, it's not just external, it's internal too."
"If you're lucky enough to be different, then don't ever change."
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
"Often times, the world both directly and indirectly tells us that we shouldn't be happy with ourselvs if we don't fit certain beauty standards. Scars to your beautiful is a reminder that beauty isn't only one look, shape, size, or colour. It isn't even always tangible. It comes in an endless amount of forms and we need to recognize that."
I've said these because I have dealt with being insecure about myself and my body. I was too skinny, and tried gaining weight by the most random things. It was bad for me. I tried putting on tons of make so one person can like me. But i realized that it's not the point of how someone else thinks of you, it's about how you think about yourself. And I want you to go in front of a mirror, no matter what time it is and say to yourself: "I am proud of who I am. I am beautiful and I know it. I don't have to change because being myself is something important."
Please do this, because I've seen multiple people deal with depression and mental health problems because of beauty.
You are so beautiful, I am so beautiful, the person that isn't even reading this is beautiful. Your whole family is beautiful. I love you. 💖
Edit: To everyone who commented, thank you! You may think I don't read your replies, but whener I get a notification, I read them all! I'm glad to see my comment helped you. Always remember, and let the first thing you say in the morning be: "I am beautiful". Because you are. Have a blessed and a beautiful day. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Aesthella83535
I'm saying this so after a year or month when someone likes it I would be reminded to always listen to this!
@jesscogman1650
I. Ilove you
@jesscogman1650
I love your. Music
@ludic001
thats really smart! btw its been a month get back here to listen to this masterpiece!
@splashy123
Hai me to
@michellejackson2835
Listen to it now
@kyawhtetthecreator4216
Your skin isn't paper, don't cut it
Your face isn't a mask, don't cover it
Your body isn't a book, don't judge it
Your life isn't a movie, don't end it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it
You're beautiful
@shannkirsten4269
Trueee!!!
@GeppymimecraftTV
Awwwww
@yuditthhrodriquezz9782
Thanks for your words