Ugly
B. Will Lyrics
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It's my style, my third rate backstreet vogue
She says that I'm fat, I say that she's thin
It's 1987 and ugly is in
If we're in your street, all girls and guys
Will run like hell for hair and hide
So don't get down if you're not so lovely
Should be a crime to be that ugly
She's a real ugly lady - you!
The ugliest in the world - G!
You know I don't mean maybe - L!
So won't somebody tell me - why!
It should be a crime to be that ugly
Ugly, oh yeah, she's my ugly girl
Ugly, oh yeah, tailor-made for another world
Ugly, oh yeah, seems to wear it well
Ugly, oh yeah, we suit each other well
"Hot as hell, hot hot hot as hell"
She likes to get down, she likes to get dirty
We like to fool around like Pinky and Perky
A roll in the mud never hurt this pig
It's 1989 and ugly is in
We steal our style from the bargain bin
A style pig sty is the state we're in
So don't get down if you're not so lovely
It's 1990 - time to get ugly
Should be a crime to be that ugly
She's a real ugly lady - you!
I mean ugly, ugly, urghhh - G!
You know I don't mean maybe - L!
So won't somebody tell me - why!
It should be a crime to be that ugly
"Hot as hell"
Rockman rock!
Yo! Go!
"Do one more"
"Hot hot hot as hell"
And it should be a crime to be that ugly
Ugly
"...Precisely"
The song "Ugly" by B. Will speaks about embracing individuality, particularly when it comes to appearances. The lyrics describe a couple who are considered ugly by society's standards. The first verse shows how the woman criticizes the man for his unconventional fashion sense, while the man counters by pointing out that the woman is too thin. However, the two find solace in the fact that it's the year 1987 and being ugly is in style. The second verse describes how the couple's unconventional ways cause others to run away from them on the street, but they carry on undeterred, seeing 1988 as the year to get even uglier. By the third verse, it's 1989 and the couple continues to proudly flaunt their personal style, even if it means being called names like "pig" or "ugly." Even through the tenth year of 1990, the couple remains unapologetically ugly, and the song ends with the emphatic line that it should be a crime to look that good.
Ultimately, the song appears to be a statement about rejecting societal pressures to conform to certain beauty standards. In the 80s, it was considered fashionable to be unconventional and the song seems to be advocating for that mentality. The couple in the song are joyful, confident and happy in their own skin or lack thereof. By championing their "ugliness" and embracing their individuality, they find solidarity with one another and seem to exist in a world where their perceived deficiencies are celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
She says I'm a bum, she says I'm a rogue
She's criticizing me, but that's just who I am and how I present myself
It's my style, my third rate backstreet vogue
My sense of fashion is unique and unconventional
She says that I'm fat, I say that she's thin
We both have insecurities about our looks, but 'ugly' is trendy
It's 1987 and ugly is in
This is the era of embracing the unconventional and defying societal beauty standards
If we're in your street, all girls and guys
People are scared of us and think we're weird
Will run like hell for hair and hide
They'll do anything to avoid us
So don't get down if you're not so lovely
Don't let other people's opinions get you down
It's 1988 - time to get ugly
This trend is here to stay, rock it like it's a badge of honor
Should be a crime to be that ugly
She's so ugly it's practically illegal
She's a real ugly lady - you!
You're not just ugly, you're the epitome of ugly
The ugliest in the world - G!
You're beyond ugly, you're the ugliest in the world
You know I don't mean maybe - L!
I'm not exaggerating, there's no doubt you're that ugly
So won't somebody tell me - why!
I'm in disbelief that someone could be this ugly
Ugly, oh yeah, she's my ugly girl
She may be ugly, but she's mine and I love her for it
Ugly, oh yeah, tailor-made for another world
Maybe we don't fit in with the rest of society, but that doesn't mean we're not meant to be together
Ugly, oh yeah, seems to wear it well
We're confident in our unconventional looks, and it shows
Ugly, oh yeah, we suit each other well
We're a perfect match in our uniqueness
She likes to get down, she likes to get dirty
We enjoy going against the norm and doing things that others may see as inappropriate
We like to fool around like Pinky and Perky
We're playful and carefree in our relationship
A roll in the mud never hurt this pig
We don't shy away from messes, and are comfortable in our own skin
It's 1989 and ugly is in
The trend of defying beauty standards hasn't died down yet
We steal our style from the bargain bin
We don't care about high fashion or being trendy, we get our clothes where we can afford them
A style pig sty is the state we're in
Our sense of fashion may be messy, but that's part of the appeal
It's 1990 - time to get ugly
Ugly is still in, and we're still rocking it
Rockman rock!
Let's keep this ugly train rolling!
Yo! Go!
Let's do this!
"Do one more"
Let's keep the music going
And it should be a crime to be that ugly
We're still amazed by how ugly she is
Ugly
Embrace who you are, even if it's not conventional beauty
"...Precisely"
Exactly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRAHAM CHARLES CRABB
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TVFilthyFrank
thank you for calling me beautiful, lil b
astraeus89
hope they dont find this one bro i love u!
S Kalari
rip
klean
fo real
GDKBABY
Francis of the flith
N S
FRAAANKUU
Lashawn Milton
I’m from Minnesota and Some white dude actually played this on a loud speaker during the Minneapolis riots while everybody was rioting and looting this song was playing in the background. Lol
Love Fuzz Secret Weapon
I hope you werent another one of those peanut brains out there looting.
N e g r i t o [ Tenfold ]
Lool
Sean Dafny
@Donny Money ive noticed people using it lately. Does it have its negative connotation back or something? whats it mean now?