What Makes You Beautiful
Direction One Lyrics
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You're turnin' heads when you walk through the door
Don't need make-up to cover up
Bein' the way that you are is enough
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
That's what makes you beautiful
So c-come on, you got it wrong
To prove I'm right, I put it in a song
I don't know why, you're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eyes
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
That's what makes you beautiful
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na
Na, na-na-na, na-na
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na
Na, na-na-na, na-na
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
(You don't know, oh-oh)
You don't know you're beautiful
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
That's what makes you beautiful
The song "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction is an uplifting and empowering message to those who feel insecure about themselves. The lyrics describe a person who is unaware of their beauty, but the singer recognizes it and wants to show them the beauty they possess. The song begins with "You're insecure, don't know what for," which is a common feeling among young people who may not yet know who they are or lack self-confidence. The chorus asserts that the beauty of this person lies in their uniqueness and suggests that this is what makes them special.
The song's bridge is particularly powerful, as it makes a direct appeal to the listener. "If only you saw what I can see, you'll understand why I want you so desperately." These lines express the singer's desire to help the subject of the song see themselves in a positive light. The appeal is personal and intimate, demonstrating empathy from the person singing the song. The song then ends with an upbeat message of self-acceptance, that what makes the person truly beautiful is not only their physical features but also their individuality.
Overall, "What Makes You Beautiful" is a fun and catchy pop song with a deeper message about self-worth and individuality. It encourages listeners to embrace their differences and recognize their unique beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
You're insecure, don't know what for
You lack confidence in yourself and don't understand the reason for it.
You're turnin' heads when you walk through the door
People are noticing you when you enter a room.
Don't need make-up to cover up
You don't require cosmetics to conceal your appearance.
Bein' the way that you are is enough
Your personality and character is sufficient on its own.
Everyone else in the room can see it
Others in the room can recognize your positive attributes.
Everyone else but you
You are unaware of these positive attributes.
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
Your presence brings joy to my life unlike anyone else's.
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
I am incredibly enamored with the way you adjust your hair.
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
Your behavior gives away that you aren't aware of your beauty.
You don't know, oh-oh
You are clueless about your positive attributes.
If only you saw what I can see
If you could see yourself through my eyes, you would understand.
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
You will finally comprehend why I am so intensely drawn to you.
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
I am in disbelief at your lack of awareness regarding your beauty.
That's what makes you beautiful
Your lack of knowledge about your beauty is what makes you particularly attractive.
So c-come on, you got it wrong
Please do not err in your knowledge regarding your beauty.
To prove I'm right, I put it in a song
I want to use this song as evidence to substantiate my point.
I don't know why, you're being shy
I cannot fathom why you are acting so modest.
And turn away when I look into your eyes
You avert your gaze when I try to make eye contact.
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na
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Na, na-na-na, na-na
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Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na
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Na, na-na-na, na-na
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You don't know you're beautiful
You are unaware of your beauty.
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Savan Harish Kotecha, Rami Yacoub, Carl Anthony Falk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nooneforever2966
[Liam:]
You're insecure,
Don't know what for,
You're turning heads when you walk through the door,
Don't need make-up,
To cover up,
Being the way that you are is enough,
[Harry:]
Everyone else in the room can see it,
Everyone else but you,
[All:]
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You don't know,
Oh, oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
If only you saw what I can see,
You'd understand why I want you so desperately,
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,
You don't know,
Oh, oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh, oh,
That's what makes you beautiful
[Zayn:]
So c-come on.
You got it wrong.
To prove I'm right
I put it in a song.
I don't know why
You're being shy,
And turn away when I look into your eye-eye-eyes,
[Harry:]
Everyone else in the room can see it,
Everyone else but you,
[All:]
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
If only you saw what I can see,
You'll understand why I want you so desperately,
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh oh,
[Harry:]
That's what makes you beautiful
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
[Harry:]
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
[All:]
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
[All:]
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful (Oh),
If only you saw what I can see,
You'll understand why I want you so desperately ([Harry:] desperately),
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh oh,
[Harry:]
That's what makes you beautiful
@caitlyn567
Ok but 8 years???? No no no this can’t be right. Also I only just noticed it has 1B views it probably happened ages ago but I’m proud
@TheTalkshowwithKingsman
https://youtu.be/6uZNWeCdZ_s
@sofia9840
more than 8 years😏
@popcornpeanut4518
ted ritola In your opinion :)
Those bands had their times, but those have passed, and it’s time for other more present and also great bands to get credit too :)
@katieeeelewis5989
@ted ritola Everyone has their own type of music. If you don't think this is good music, then why are you even here? I personally hate the bands you listed. To me, rock music is just people yelling while some type of guitar (bass or electric) and some drums are playing over them. With rap music, I just thing it's people rolling their tongues and mumbling. With K-POP, since I'm not Korean and I can't understand most of what they say, other people's opinions are different than mine, but I just think it's people hiding there bad singing talent with dancing. ( The K-POP I've heard isn't really good but I haven't heard much so I really can't judge them). I refuse to listen to anything but Pop music and a few country songs because that is the only thing that I sounds like real music. Everyone's taste in music is different and everyone like different sounds. For example I hate rock and you might like it or someone else might like it. It is an opinion. I hate whistling and it might be the best sound in the world to you or someone else. Same with rap music, countey music, slurping, burping, shushing, ect. Everyone likes different things. Also, just to remember for next time you and someone else disagree on a sound, remember misophonia. It's a disorder where someone hates certain noises and types of music and when they hear those they get really mad, they might cry, it could even make them feel suicidal from what I've read about it. Just keep that in mind. Also, no hate to you but take an English class.
@TheLoulou1110
@ted ritola Honey, you know that Elvis Presley is not a boys band, right? even if i loove these bands, and the king, and they were genuises; but not everybody love this kind of beautiful music. And there is a new and a very magnificient types of music, but i guess that for me, this song doesn't match with it. But I love the songs of Zayn Malik , after the band (but not the one for disney).
@fathimathumar1380
Who else wanted to be that girl 9 years ago and still wished they were?
@yourlocalpinoy3992
😱you're not that girl anymore?
@ebonyhowell
Me😭. I would kill to have harry look at me like that
@mkay..
One person.
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