Try
Colbie Caillat(콜비 카레이) Lyrics

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Put your make-up on
Get your nails done
Curl your hair
Run the extra mile
Keep it slim so they like you, do they like you?

Get your sexy on
Don't be shy, girl

Take it off
This is what you want, to belong, so they like you
Do you like you?

You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to, give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
You don't have to try

Mm, mm

Get your shopping on, at the mall, max your credit cards
You don't have to choose, buy it all, so they like you
Do they like you?

Wait a second,
Why, should you care, what they think of you
When you're all alone, by yourself, do you like you?
Do you like you?

You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to, give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to bend until you break
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try

You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
You don't have to try

Mm, mm

You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to, give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing

You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
You don't have to try

Take your make-up off
Let your hair down
Take a breath
Look into the mirror, at yourself

Don't you like you?
'Cause I like you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Colbie Caillat's song "Try" address the societal pressures and expectations placed on women to conform to a certain standard of beauty and behavior. The first verse describes the extensive efforts women put into their appearance and behavior to please others: "Put your make-up on, get your nails done, curl your hair, run the extra mile, keep it slim so they like you..." The chorus then encourages women to focus on their own self-worth and not worry about conforming to others' expectations: "You don't have to try so hard, you don't have to change a single thing..."

The second verse confronts the idea that women should spend money and accumulate material possessions to be accepted: "Get your shopping on, at the mall, max your credit cards, you don't have to choose, buy it all, so they like you." The bridge poses the question, "Why should you care, what they think of you?" and encourages women to love and accept themselves for who they are: "When you're all alone, by yourself, do you like you? Do you like you?"

Overall, the song is empowering and encourages women to be confident in their own skin, regardless of societal pressures to conform to a certain standard.

Line by Line Meaning

Put your make-up on
Society teaches you to put on makeup to look good

Get your nails done
Society expects you to have manicured nails

Curl your hair
Society tells you to have styled hair

Run the extra mile
Society pressures you to maintain a certain body type

Keep it slim so they like you, do they like you?
Society imposes beauty standards that lead women to strive for thinness, but in the end, it doesn't matter if others like you if you don't like yourself

Get your sexy on
Society equates sexiness with attractiveness

Don't be shy, girl
Society expects women to be confident and outgoing

Take it off
Society encourages women to show more skin to be more attractive

This is what you want, to belong, so they like you
Society puts pressure on women to conform to certain beauty standards to fit in

Do you like you?
You should ask yourself if you are happy with who you are, not just whether or not others like you

You don't have to try so hard
You don't need to put in excessive effort to be beautiful

You don't have to, give it all away
You don't need to sacrifice your true self to be beautiful

You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
All you need to do is wake up and be yourself

You don't have to change a single thing
You don't need to change anything about yourself to be beautiful

Get your shopping on, at the mall, max your credit cards
Society encourages consumerism and materialism as a way to be beautiful

You don't have to choose, buy it all, so they like you
Society tells you that buying everything will make you more beautiful and desirable

Wait a second, Why, should you care, what they think of you
You don't need to care about what others think of you, it's more important to love yourself

When you're all alone, by yourself, do you like you?
It's important to ask yourself if you like who you are when no one else is around

You don't have to bend until you break
You don't need to push yourself to the point of exhaustion to be beautiful

Take your make-up off
You can be beautiful without makeup

Let your hair down
You can be beautiful with natural hair

Take a breath
Take a break from societal pressures and take a deep breath

Look into the mirror, at yourself
Look at yourself and learn to love what you see

Don't you like you?
You should learn to love yourself before seeking validation from others

'Cause I like you
You are loved and appreciated just the way you are

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON REEVES, COLBIE CAILLAT, ANTONIO DIXON, KENNETH EDMONDS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@brillianttalentacademy7260

41w↑116

Try
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Lyrics
Put your make up on
Get your nails done
Curl your hair
Run the extra mile
Keep it slim
So they like you, do they like you?
Get your sexy on
Don't be shy, girl
Take it off
This is what you want, to belong
So they like you, do you like you?
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
Yooou don't have to try
Ohh
Get your shopping on, at the mall, max your credit cards
You don't have to choose, buy it all
Do they like you? Do they like you?
Wait a second,
Why should you care, what they think of you
When you're all alone, by yourself
Do you like you? Do you like you?
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to bend until you break
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
Yooou don't have to try
Noooo
Oooh
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
You don't have to try
Take your make up off
Let your hair down
Take a breath
Look into the mirror, at yourself
Don't you like you?
Cause I like you
Source: Musixmatch

@jamilahmad73

2y↑1.1K

Put your make up on
Get your nails done
Curl your hair
Run the extra mile
Keep it slim
So they like you, do they like you?
Get your sexy on
Don't be shy, girl
Take it off
This is what you want, to belong
So they like you, do you like you?
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
Yooou don't have to try
Ohh
Get your shopping on, at the mall, max your credit cards
You don't have to choose, buy it all
Do they like you? Do they like you?
Wait a second,
Why should you care, what they think of you
When you're all alone, by yourself
Do you like you? Do you like you?
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to bend until you break
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
Yooou don't have to try
Noooo
Oooh
You don't have to try so hard
You don't have to give it all away
You just have to get up, get up, get up, get up
You don't have to change a single thing
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try, try, try, try
You don't have to try
You don't have to try
Take your make up off
Let your hair down
Take a breath
Look into the mirror, at yourself
Don't you like you?
Cause I like you

All comments from YouTube:

@dristypandey2519

1y↑2.1K

It’s 2023 and it still feels that it’s new whenever I listen to this ❤
Lyrics that explains everything 👍

@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed

1y↑12

I still cry after 7 years 😅🫠

@jasmijn9399

1y↑4

Youre fun enough

@jasmijn9399

1y↑3

trust me. ❤️

@Petermc95

1y↑1

❤️‍🩹🥹

@thongha5643

Helloo

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@artpro5930

36w↑297

I heard this song for the first time tonight and it brought me to tears. I'm a father of a 12 year old boy that is going through a lot of "body" issues, for lack of a better word. This video/song is such an incredibly powerful voice to explain something I've been trying to convey for years.

@marianafrancisco7551

32w↑22

U simply being there with him during that process and understanding everything or trying at least and support him its already enough, being a kid these days is a nightmare, its a crime how bad this world treats their kids, how hard their lives simply become soo hard in such a young age !!!

@alexndirangu2586

18w↑3

All will be fine brother🤝our God never fails☺️

@kyliekim-pi3su

14w

Hi👋 I'm in the 2024

@preethimano2812

1y↑1K

It's 2023! I never knew this song is 8yrs old😮 it feels so good to hear❤

@mister_matured

1y↑3

Yeah

@simdanes

1y↑5

This song actually came out in 2002.

@simdanes

1y↑1

oops nevermind i was commenting on the wrong video.

@kaveensharene2002

51w↑3

Me too. I thought it was released in 2023!😅

@sweetdreams1356

46w↑1

When you stop trying they love you

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@brunavieiradossantos6720

13w↑1

Colbie never fails!! I don’t know why the people are suprised by this perfection! ❤🇧🇷

@fernandu1987

1y↑280

As a male going through therapy, constantly insecure about my body image, self doubts and worrying what people might think about me, this song resonates to me a lot too. 😊
Not a chick song at all, in the best meaning possible of the slang. 👏
Thanks, Colbie. ❤

@communist_oranges

41w↑3

if you recognise that chick is a gross way to describe women then why use it. you dont get brownie points for recognising but not changing your behaviour

@MongooseJakeNerf

40w↑13

@@elizabethking7947 Same as calling a guy a dude. I have friends that are female that call refer to each other as chick all the time, so it's really down to if you specifically are trying to make it condescending or not. My own wife calls herself chick, so it's perfectly fine to some ladies to use the term.

@chrismarklowitz1001

37w

@@elizabethking7947 Sorry but no one cares about how you feel thats your problem

@PrettyBimbo0731

36w↑2

Aye proud of you for bettering yourself my dude

@skyegrove2314

21w↑3

I'm a transgender woman Mt f I was constantly worried about what people thought of me, I hear my voice but others hear female, this song had helped me through a major depression that I never wanted to be live if had to live in this body, thanks collie for your song, I don't have to try be me because this is me as I am a woman and of ppl don't like it then they can leave me alone

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@bhagirathisrinivas8336

1y↑84

This song is so so empowering for someone like me who has been always trying to fit in the norms. ❤

@pointedspider

33w↑2

Dont worry about fitting in. It really isn't worth it

@sabrinasofiyasabri3211

2y↑2.3K

It's 2022 and still relevant . This song helps me so much to cope with social anxiety . I mean, look at us nowadays . Too much pressure from society and peers. To be 'perfect' or just like the material person they wanted. This song makes me burst out into tears and make me realize, " do i even like myself? "

@RayGibsonMusic

1y↑21

Amen. Couldn’t agree with you more. I’m so happy I’m not the only one coming back to this when I’m down. What an incredible human.

@zeeyang6754

1y↑13

Looks like this song gonaa be relatable in a 100 years too ☺️

@cristina5473

1y↑21

I used to have social anxiety. What helped me was working in restaurants and coffee shops and just completely immersing yourself in social situations until you realize that there is nothing to be scared of. I’m still shy around new people though, but made huge strides. You can do it :)

@tanisha5338

1y↑8

A suggestion try that scars to your beautiful that's also a beautiful one

@yasmeenadel911

1y↑12

January 2023 🎉

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@brillianttalentacademy7260

41w↑116

@iriskalitvinova4734

27w↑2

Thank you!

@only-talk-chais

25w↑1

Thanks ❤

@suzanne9538

18w↑1

Thank You!🙏❤️

@abigailandera

28w↑9

Colbie Caillet is highly underrated for a early 2000’s country artist can’t believe she hasn’t won any awards

@whenthestarsalignonyt

1y↑61

I've just discovered this song and it's such a powerful message. We all need more authenticity and courage in this world.

@HawkMawth

27w↑57

As a teenage female, I can relate to this statement. My parents always say “it not important, you can worry about your body appearance later”. But the thing is, I am starting to care about all the pimples, my cuts, my bruises, the list just goes on. I love the message to people (not just people who identify and female) can relate to.

@MedusasDaughter3

27w↑1

You are a beautiful young woman, and every woman can relate to what you’re saying as well when we were your age. Not even just at your age did I feel that way, sometimes I still do and I am 30! Sorry for the random comment, but I was having a rough day and was singing this in my head so I came to watch the video & wanted to let you know things will get better, you’re loved, and worthy of happiness ❤

Only thing that worries me is the “cuts” comment… I really hope you’re not doing anything to harm yourself. You do not deserve that.

@HawkMawth

27w↑1

@@MedusasDaughter3 thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️ and yes I have suffered from cutting myself and having trouble with my anger towards myself. I am in a better place now. ❤️❤️❤️

@MedusasDaughter3

27w

@@HawkMawth that is awesome to hear 💕 keep your head up babe!

@HawkMawth

27w↑1

@@MedusasDaughter3 thank you so much same to you ❤️❤️❤️

@user-fc6vr3ww2z

26w↑1

This is so true!

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@dafonz_92

2y↑1.3K

I don’t care if I’m a guy, but for someone who lost weight, worked out, and changed my image for someone, this song really hits me. I cried when I heard this song because it reminded me of my past self. I wanted to tell myself that I should be doing these things for myself, and that looks are not everything. Everyone who is going through self-image and self-worth issues really need to listen to this song

@Nanticoke

2y↑31

You are is enough. You are loved. ❤

@jameshudson8845

2y↑46

Same mate, Guys go through these stigmas as much as women this song is for everyone! Good luck to you

@RayGibsonMusic

1y↑12

amen brother. We love you.

@kimberly-abriefongrief7777

1y↑5

❤❤❤

@user-zn2qc8cm8c

1y↑13

I also burst into tears when I listened to it and translated it. A song with a good and important meaning. I also worry about my appearance and this song was close to me.

I'm sorry if it's not written very well, I'm not good at English.

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@efuagrace5626

1y↑72

Actually this is the first time am hearing this song and I feel so good listening to it.... Don't change yourself because of someone just be yourself, be you! 🥰

@asta389

14w↑5

I've overcome my appearance anxiety, and can finally fully embrace my looking now.

Suffering from self-criticism and take others' mocking too seriously can really distort one's personality, and destroy his or her mental condition.

When I was listening to this song, I couldn't help but shed tears. Yeah, knowing how to cherish, trust and rely on ourselves is a valuable ability. Others' opinions and suggestions should only be viewed as recommendation, it's me that decide to take it or not, and only I can define the value of those words. Sincerely, I wish myself had got this point earlier.

@juliettirina6829

45w↑37

Beautiful & empowering song. Feeling very empathetic to those who struggle with self-esteem issues. Love yourself always! <3

@mero4389

38w↑28

One of the most beautiful songs that make people as they are without resemblance between them, and each person has an advantage that differs from the other in style and method of choice without caring about the opinion of others, and this is very great

@jonray8429

41w↑25

I remember how much I loved Colbie when she first got national exposure. Admittedly, I'm not very well tuned into the music scene, so I missed this gem, but I'm so glad to have rediscovered her voice and songwriting. I'll be embarrassing myself in the shower with this jam in rotation from now on. Great song, thanks for sharing. 😊

@jamilahmad73

2y↑1.1K

@NaNa-ec2cv

1y↑7

Thank you!!

@blackrose8962

1y↑6

Thank you 💓

@sunshinecha7015

1y↑10

♥ what a precious song.

@anbu190

1y↑1

Wow ! Amazing
You add meaning to this song

@user-uy2ue8me4q

1y↑1

thank you

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@rosilenecoutinho7948

1y↑20

👏👏👏
Uau! Gente sem palavras!
Letra da música perfeita!
Muito relevante o "conteúdo" para os dias atuais! 🥰

@user-iy9ih2hw9i

40w↑10

I am someone who has struggled with insecurities my whole life. I listen to this song whenever I feel like I need to remind myself that I don't need to try. Thank you!

@raisa_cherry33

46w↑9

Absolutely mindblowing.I thought good music is dead but no this song proves that good music is still out there 💜👏

@erinhoeppner5114

1y↑9

Bawling my eyes out. What a beautiful message and so needed ❤

@swethaganesh89

19w↑11

world needs more songs like this

@alexandriacain7852

4y↑4.6K

I think this song is such an important message to young girls nowadays.

@kiyokowashio5210

4y↑31

Yea we all should love ourselves

@nolanmontufar6787

4y↑17

Too many weak minds, & even weaker bodies.. the real reason this tune resonates with Western females.

@maxwe5551

4y↑47

Boys and girls I think. Everybody should hear this song!

@tracydostal6377

4y↑1

DESTINY of my friends

@joeelledge5941

4y↑42

I think it’s a great message for guys as well. Girls aren’t the only ones dealing with self worth. Lots of guys are dicks but we struggle and we go through problems I know for me I feel like I’m not good enough whenever my best friends end up leaving. I know now that I’m enough for the ones that do stay.

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@peaceout6359

1y↑57

Its crazy how its blown up after so many years, really shows that as women we're finally starting to accept and love ourselves and each other. I love u all my ladies

@justlove9947

❤

@starl5820

46w

Thank you! 💖Women should empower each other, not put one another down. 🌻😊

@tshekelothulo8472

1y↑11

This song has to be one of the most inspiring and motivating song ever.

The composer or the written knew exactly how most of us are trying to in into the world where we want to be accepted by our peers.

You do not have to change yourself so others can like you. You are beautiful just the way you are. And if they cannot accept that, tough luck, you do you and love you. ❤❤❤❤

@Yxvrii-fb1

41w↑12

I loved this song long when it came out and it relates to me so well I dont think I’m enough all the time and I hide myself from everyone even my friends and this helped me realize I am enough I am cared for I am enough for this world thank u for making this song❤️

@andreiasilva1013

46w↑9

Primeira vez que ouço essa música. Vim procurá-la depois de ouvir no Instagram. Adorei!!
01/06/2023

@lindapeacegrove27

24w↑5

This song is THE MOST EMPOWERING song for our young girls and boys out here in this world❤️
It still makes me feel stronger from inside and out❤️

@harleywright8053

1y↑383

This song had me in tears after years of hating myself and being self conscious and trying to change myself. Shocking how much a song can influence you. Honestly a absolutely amazing song for anyone struggling

@expectingthebeach2368

1y↑1

💓💓💓💓💓💓

@chantillucas-meek7347

1y↑16

Im sending this song to my daughter, who doesn't yet realize just how beautiful she already is.

@harleywright8053

1y↑3

@Chantil Lucas-Meek she needs to hear it, it will show her her worth and how amazing she is x

@sreevidyadhanish3757

1y↑2

I have thoughts of change myself I hate myself

@VaswatiDeb

1y↑2

Me too 🥺

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@catethe_M.A.24

46w↑6

One of my all time favs by her ♥️

@joenalynsemira7729

29w↑7

A very fitting song to let all women know they don’t need to try to look good to be liked. Instead you need to make your heart feel good about yourself no matter how you look.❤

@bintepakistan7531

38w↑5

What a song, lyrics beautifully composed and a phenomenal themed video.. girl you just made my day! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@heheimcrazzy

34w↑6

I just discovered this song for the first time and had to immediately look it up! It's so beautiful and lovely!

@elainastecher824

16w↑3

This is my first time hearing this song and I am so insecure about my body and my looks so hearing this is a wonderful joy to me

@evelynopaltower6044

3y↑868

I love how her as a celebrity did this. Not just make the other girls in the video. She put herself out there showing she really cares. She was willing to make her self vulnerable to MAKE A POINT

@pokemonplayer8326

3y↑36

Agreed. And, I happen to think all of the women in the video were equally, if not more, attractive in their natural forms.

@tami7992

3y↑9

@pokemon player I think so too. Probably cause I like natural look way more in general...

@chloeb.705

2y↑39

Totally. But the fact that a woman without makeup is defined as vulnerable is kinda sad...

@my_MillenniumFalcon

2y↑12

That’s why i appreciate my wife - we’ve been married for over 10 years and i have always preferred her makeup-free look…

Never could get used to her makeup actually! 😘

@brandonsavitski

2y↑2

@Millennium Falcon Your 🐱 whipped

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@DavidTemrick

24w↑1

I'd never even heard of this song before my 13 year old daughter told me she's doing her first contemporary solo to it. Awesome message and it's still resonating.

@MysticFireX

1y↑17

I love this song this song, all I've ever done is try to be what everyone else wanted me to be
Now I feel comfortable as myself

@SabrinaSchoor

39w↑4

A feel good song at its best. We should hear it on the radio! Everyone need to hear it ❤ especially young girls ❤ All these girls are SO naturally beautiful.

@velmasablan2290

1y↑3

What a beautiful, empowering song with such a positive message ❤

@minajohansson5765

38w↑7

I love the message this song has ❤❤❤

@me.4754

1y↑408

It’s been 8 years. This song has finally blown up and got the recognition it deserved.
More girls NEED to hear this song ❤

@Pankajthakur74411

1y↑11

More boys as well

@Borboleta90

Yess

@deanawest2189

51w

Absolutely!❤

@chhotikumari1089

51w

Yeah 👍🏻

@werekorden

50w

I say more people, women, and men try far too hard and face the consequences. How many people kill themself one way or the other. Please stop hurting each other physically and mentally. Many people don't know how devastating mental abuse can be for each of us.

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@bdavid738

13w

This is my favorite Colbie Caillat song! 🎶

@elzabadykshina301

1y↑3

Such a powerful song! Such a great meaning! I think the song makes a lot of people feel better.

@M_Noeli

1y↑15

I love this song so much!!! Still brings tears to my eyes every single time!!! This message is so important for EVERYONE❤❤❤

@eeyoshawty

1y↑3

For real, I'm severely depressed and this song helps me understand that all I need to do is just get up and I swear it makes life easier ❤

@antaraatoshi7977

35w↑13

❤ from the core of my heart.. This song is really inspiring! It's 2023 & it will never get old!

@starkat333

24w↑1

This song needs to be heard now more than ever!!! Thank you Colbie!!!!

@nicolezimmerman7006

21w↑1

I absolutely love this song!

@trevorhaynes4862

31w↑5

This is honestly one of the most beautiful songs that I've ever heard. I remember listening to your music back in 2010ish when Bubbly was invading the radio stations. That was the only song that I knew by you. This song just catapulted me into an entirely different level of love for your music. I am a straight male and I absolutely love singing your songs for karaoke because of how heartfelt your song lyrics are and how they just penetrate my soul. I'm pretty late to the party, but I just want you to know that you're incredible and you absolutely must continue to produce music!!! (Your new single with Sheryl Crow is fantastic. I may have missed out for all these years, but I'm here for it now! <3

@LVolkerCristais

44w↑3

Musica tao profunda que toca minha alma quando ouço ❤

@GGtheSphinx

24w↑2

This artist will always have my heart, for the simple fact that she deserves everything she has worked hard for.

@latrishamckannon7224

51w↑10

Wow. This song just randomly popped in my head this am and instantly felt pulled to look it up bc I couldn't remember the lyrics exactly....and as I listen here I am many years later in tears, like my inner child needed to hear this ❤.

@lloydcafecadena

10y↑305

She looks like Celine Dion in this video.

@mrstopmotion28

10y↑2

Hi, I'm a fan of you

@hazelanne7854

10y

Thought the Same Way kuya Lloyd ^_^

@jeleendy8950

10y

Your Right Kuya Loyd (Big Fan) :)

@suakwon7439

4y↑3

Rest in Peace

@hermionekarinabiete9406

3y↑2

RIP my kween :(

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@KevinBarhydt

12w

I cry every time I listen to this song. I'm a man, 61 years old, and this speaks to my child within , my little Kevin who never felt good enough. I. So grateful for this song. I just watched the video for the first time and it hit me even harder. Bravo.

@justjjd8343

51w↑3

It's my first time hearing this song and I love it.
I can super relate, its tiring to keep hustling and trying your best with what you are doing.
Thank you for this song😇

@Gameremery

29w↑3

This isn't just a song it's a message to everyone in the world that you don't have to try so hard just to be pretty god bless you😇

@joycet5992

40w↑3

Love this song. So comforting ❤

@dainahmuthoni9863

37w↑4

2023 am listening and loving it🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 the confidence I get from this is amazing. Beautiful 🥰🥰

@EllieAnnMusic

10y↑96

Beautiful song, beautiful message. The world needs more musicians like Colbie.

@morganjackson3572

10y↑2

I agree you are you

@EmmaJeantheartisticfreak

10y↑1

Yes

@ross_off

23w

The best song my ears could hear. I admire you infinitely 💗

@Shreya07._.

14w

This song inspires me so much Thank you so much for making this song 🎵 😌 This song has emotion, strength, simplicity nd everything...colbie caillet Thank you so so so much from my heart ♥️

@lavastar4186

24w

loving his song... an inspiration for being your self . acceptance is the key!

@georgecarloluminario9091

15w

We don't look for old songs. We search for memories. ❤

@42bwawa12

1y↑9

Im bursting out in tears rn.... it's so beautiful😭😭😭how did I not know this song until now?! I love all their smiles and see their true souls through their bare faces and now I have courage to be just myself and also love others for who they truly are🥹

@imadaniati2311

5y↑997

I almost forgot that this beautiful music exist in this world

@sarahsartori3651

45w↑6

This is gold! I have aspergers and this song is what I need to listen to on repeat. In fact it's what every girl of every age needs to listen to until it sinks in. Powerful message!

@HOOCOfficial

27w↑2

This is an amazing song! 😍

@ws_neris

27w↑1

First time I hear this song and I feel like I'm at rock bottom! What a perfect song!

@rosilenecoutinho7948

1y↑6

Assisti um vídeo legal no tiktok e corri para descobrir que música era essa e fiquei surpresa com a tradução!
Simplesmente demais!
Show!

@willowbreeze378

50w↑19

I will never forget the day I went into therapy one morning and my therapist showed me the song for the first time. I cried as I listened to it, as I took in it's message. Without any effort at all, I am beautiful as I am, and I shouldn't have to try and change any part of me for anyone else's approval. I should learn to love myself as I am. I've had so many therapists before this one in specific, and she was so helpful. She is a huge part of the reason why I am confident and I love myself the way I do now, and I will always be grateful for her. ❤

@ridathe

42w

the same here, I feel like it's healing me .

@emyartsy9655

1y↑115

Underrated song. This deserves way more attention. This song always makes me cry because of how much I can relate to it and it will always have a very special place in my heart 💜 ❤

@jennynroger1

39w↑4

This made me cry. I always feel so infearer and This really is enpowering for me to think different. Thank you for this Colbi!!!

@ra33.

1y↑4

I thought it was a new song!!!😟🥺 very beautiful!! Everyone needs to hear it, and the new generation especially needs to listen to this song more!

@anabeabibia

28w

Watching this video, I still feel it like I felt 9 years ago, when I was 15 and needed this song and this video. It still gets me emotional. 🥰

@prof.jessmariano

24w

This song have a piece of my heart ❤️ THANK YOU!!

@Superdavey2002

1y↑4

I could listen to Ms. Caillat sing all day long. Such a beautiful voice.

@lepochen

1y↑323

I didn't know about this song until I saw it on Facebook reels and I'm loving it 😩. She sang it 8 years ago but the lyrics talks about what's happening now.

@m.falcon6412

1y↑9

I think it has been always happening, from the dawn of humanity, just with different things that people at the time considered necessary to fit in the standard...

@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed

1y↑3

Absolutely

@carollakay2911

1y↑1

And I just discovered it on YouTube reels👌What an amazing song of upliftment😘

@careywolfe4559

Ironic, seeing as that where most of this shit is going on.

@11_ang_11

It’s been a long ongoing thing, hope the wave of change continues 🌊🌊🌊

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@mursalfnu2246

49w↑5

I really like this song. This video is the best
If someone loves you truth, it doesn't matter how you look like the right person sees you inside, not outside

@kathrynleigh2093

48w↑2

My go to song! Absolutely! The best expression of who we are! Thank you for this special and most thoughtful/ wonderful empowerment for all women and girls alike!

@AvantisSweets-ji6xx

27w↑4

Now I'm crying. I can't it took me this long to see this.
It was beautiful and hit so close to home especially in the world of today

@etumnumatthew2286

48w↑2

Beautiful song with heartfelt meaning ❤️. Thank you

@sweetxavier6341

7y↑263

We need more songs like this!

@tiagoroberto5573

sweet xavier Definitely we do

@itsjasmineandrade6003

sweet xavier you are so right

@tyhz8137

6y↑1

Agree

@TDLife

sweet xavier yes I agree!

@marydejesus9560

35w↑2

Desde que empecé a oír esta canción se ha vuelto un himno para mí. MIL GRACIAS!!! ONE THOUSAND THANKS!!🙏🏽🙏🏽👩‍🦲👩‍🦲🥰🥰🥰🦋🫂 15/ag/2023

@justm445

1y↑3

Can't believe it's been 8 years. First listen to this when I was 15, now I'm 23. "You don't have to bend until you break" still hits me.

@andrearamirez2885

14w↑1

Es primera vez que escucho esta canción y aunque realmente no soy alguien que intente cumplir con el "estandar femenino" parece que me preocupo más por mi imagen de lo que creía, porque igual aquí me tienes llorando.
No se cómo sentirme respecto a eso

@taaltap6760

28w↑3

I don't know why I never heard this song ever before. It's such a powerful song which was ahead if it's time then. It's today's need that this be heard by all, irrespective of anything.

@leaannemaines4566

22w

This is such a real video ❤ I love colbie her music is always so real and comforting

@nbprissyrissy

8y↑447

Here we are, listening to a song that urges us not to hate ourselves, and we have people comparing these women. I WISH songs like these could change the world, but the fact is that people will be mean whether you're natural, dolled up, or something in between. You just have to do what the hell you want to do, and say screw everyone else. Want to be bare-faced and not comb your hair? Do it, and be super confident! Want to beat the hell out of your face and throw on a wig? Do it, and be super confident!

@melaniegarcia6707

8y↑7

+nbprissyrissy PREACH!!

@elizabethjones297

8y↑6

I'm with a pal. I rlly want these songs about boys judging women to change de world forever. And songs that this was about, u don't have to try to be beautiful cuz u already are. No Matter how u look ur beautiful.

@stephaniejean7327

8y↑1

Good point

@rubykilmer2749

Yeah

@slay_hunny2630

Can i marry you?😂😍

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@katelynv5939

28w↑1

They sing you don't have to try so hard as they are literally being perfect.

@Go_Get_Some_Sleep

29w

This is so moving. I love it. Adding it to my playlist!

@RhythmScripts

15w

It's a musical journey that tugs at the heartstrings

@maxlincycle3211

1y↑6

What a beautiful legendary song👏🏻

@alvianasarpa3049

1y↑3

Every young and teenage girl should listen this song and understand the meaning. Don't rush your self to fit others boxes. ❣️

@JOJAdventures

1y↑699

Listening in December 2022. This song has a really beautiful message! Glad I found it and listened to it..❤

@madeleineowens2195

1y↑5

Only found it coz of tiktok

@sky.blossom2173

1y↑3

Found bcs reels

@cjus1

Same

@yeungwailei

1y↑2

Same here. I just knew this song from a short video. I found the lyrics so meaningful and then I searched for this official MV. This one is really touching.

@katherinekramer7102

I heard this song along time ago, and I really loved it

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@melb2535

1y↑4

I'd never heard this song until it popped up on my Instagram feed a few days ago, and I'm so glad that it brought me here. It's absolutely beautiful, and this video is stunning. Every woman should watch this. It is so empowering.