Beautiful
Clem Snide Lyrics
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Every day is so wonderful
And suddenly
It's hard to breathe
Now and then I get insecure
From all the pain
I'm so ashamed
But I am beautiful
No matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
So don't you bring me down today
To all your friends your delirious
So consumed
In all you do
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The piece is gone
I left the puzzle undone
I like the way it is
But you are beautiful
In every single way
Words can't bring you down
You are beautiful
No matter what they say
Words can't bring you down
So don't you bring me down today
We are beautiful
No matter what they say
Words can't bring us down
Don't you bring us down today
The lyrics to "Beautiful" by Clem Snide express a powerful message of self-love and self-acceptance. The singer acknowledges being occasionally insecure and feeling ashamed of their perceived imperfections. However, these negative feelings are quickly replaced with a sense of self-assurance that they are beautiful, and no one can bring them down.
The second verse of the song appears to address someone else who may be struggling with feelings of emptiness and inadequacy. The singer urges this person to recognize their own beauty and to not allow anyone to bring them down. The final chorus brings both the singer and the listener together, stating that "we are beautiful" and that no one can diminish our inherent worth and value.
Overall, "Beautiful" is an empowering message of self-love that encourages listeners to recognize and celebrate their own unique beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
(Don't look at me)
The singer prefers not to receive attention or scrutiny.
Every day is so wonderful
The world offers plenty of beauty and positivity.
And suddenly / It's hard to breathe
The singer is struggling to cope with intense emotions.
Now and then I get insecure / From all the pain / I'm so ashamed
The singer experiences self-doubt and shame due to past experiences.
But I am beautiful / No matter what they say / Words can't bring me down / So don't you bring me down today
Despite others' negative perceptions, the singer believes in their own worth and rejects criticism.
To all your friends your delirious / So consumed / In all you do / Trying hard to fill the emptiness / The piece is gone / I left the puzzle undone / I like the way it is
The singer reflects on how others may perceive them as too intense or focused, but is content with their own way of living.
But you are beautiful / In every single way / Words can't bring you down / You are beautiful / No matter what they say / Words can't bring you down / So don't you bring me down today
The singer expresses admiration for someone else's self-confidence and encourages them to ignore criticism.
We are beautiful / No matter what they say / Words can't bring us down / Don't you bring us down today
The singer expands the sentiment to include all people, reminding listeners that everyone is valuable and should not be discouraged by others' negativity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Linda Perry
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