Ugly
E.O.N. Lyrics
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Know its a beautiful life
Sure is a beautiful life
Such a beautiful life
Though it can be an ugly world
Know its a beautiful life
I know the world could get ugly
Usually over the money and power
A double cross usually happens every hour
The little kids that used to play in the patches together
They friendship start becoming sour
Seem like the strongest stay hungry
And stay on the hunt
So the weak get devoured damn
You can tell way before the mistreated us
They had a plan to move forward while leaving us
After they felt like the no longer needed us
Prison industrial almost deleted us
Sexual confusion almost depleted us
Combine that with the fact that we killing each other
We almost defeated us
And it would seem like we willing to keep it up
After them thieving and raping and beating us
Slow it down no I feel I should speed it up
Been over 400 years
Of them hating and waiting debating
Now haven't we seen enough
Don't try to sweep all the dirt that's around you
Up under the rug
No one else will clean it up cause
It can be an ugly world but it's a beautiful life
All I can do is just fight
Trying to get through to the light
Make sure I never go left
Trying to maneuver it right
Never break character for love
Only do you for a like
Only do you for a like
Only do you for a like
Never break character for love
Only do you for a like
Know that I'll never go left
Long as I'm doing it right
Cause it can be an ugly world
But it's a beautiful life
I know this life can be beautiful
Through the birth of my sons
They tell me a hundred times a day
Hey daddy we love you
And still i cherish every one
Pray those that get the joy of having kids
They grow up to be proud of parents they've become
Cause for them you'll kill and then bury the gun
Them kids secondary to none
Through this verse I was trying to stay positive
But the violence over kids I'll acknowledge it
When it comes to this life though
I gotta live
So I can give these children all I got to give
I am bipolar
Each one of my sons got a personality
I'm truly amazed
Each one of em gifted
And truly artistic
Way more than I was at that age
To my daughter my little princess
Make her know say
She chocolate and beautiful
Never let nobody else tell you different
Don't let a man wear you down
Unless he's suitable
If you wanna know if he grimy
All you gotta do is
Look under his cuticles
Never tell him you love him
Unless you a hundred percent
The feeling is mutual duh
To the oldest Markel
Don't let laziness be what’s stopping you
To Chemar don't ever work hard to fit in
Be yourself and those like you
Will flock to you
In this journey of life
We all know these children
Don't always be steering the best
So all you can do is try to teach them right
And be there by they side
When they veer to the left cause
It can be an ugly world but it's a beautiful life
All I can do is just fight
Trying to get through to the light
Make sure I never go left
Trying to maneuver it right
Never break character for love
Only do you for a like
Only do you for a like
Only do you for a like
Never break character for love
Only do you for a like
Know that I'll never go left
Long as I'm doing it right
Cause it can be an ugly world
But it's a beautiful life
Yeah the world can get ugly
But you can make life as beautiful
As you want it to be
All you gotta do is
Embrace and enjoy
All the beautiful things
You have around you
Like family and friends
Those that love you
Those you love
That's what makes a beautiful life
Surely a beautiful life
Truly a beautiful life
Yeah
The lyrics to E.O.N.'s song, Ugly, speak to the contradictions and challenges of living in a world that can be ugly, dangerous and cruel, but at the same time can also be incredibly beautiful and rewarding if we choose to focus on what is positive and meaningful. The song acknowledges the many ways in which society and human behavior can be destructive and harmful, from greed and betrayal to discrimination and violence. Yet, it also emphasizes the power of love, family and community to provide a sense of purpose, hope and joy that makes it all worth it.
E.O.N.'s lyrics are both introspective and motivational, as he reflects on his own experiences as a father and a person living in a world that is not always kind or just. The song recognizes that there is a lot of work to be done to make the world a better place, but it also encourages us to focus on the things we can control, such as how we treat one another and the values we choose to live by. Ultimately, Ugly is a reminder that even in the darkness, there is still light and beauty to be found if we are willing to look for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Though it can be an ugly world
Recognizing that the world can be harsh and challenging
Know its a beautiful life
Acknowledging that despite the challenges of the world, life is full of beauty
Sure is a beautiful life
Reiterating the beauty of life
Such a beautiful life
Emphasizing the beauty of life
I know the world could get ugly
Understanding that the world can be difficult and unpleasant
Usually over the money and power
Recognizing that much of the ugliness in the world arises from issues of wealth and control
Somebody get stabbed in the back every second
Highlighting the pervasive nature of betrayal and treachery in the world
A double cross usually happens every hour
Further underscoring the prevalence of betrayal and deceit
The little kids that used to play in the patches together
Recalling a time when friendships were simpler and more genuine
They friendship start becoming sour
Noting how relationships can deteriorate over time
Seem like the strongest stay hungry
Observing that those with power and influence tend to hold on to it by remaining driven and ambitious
And stay on the hunt
Continuing to highlight the competitive and ruthless nature of the world
So the weak get devoured damn
Bemoaning the fact that the less powerful often get crushed by those with more status and influence
You can tell way before the mistreated us
Suggesting that marginalized groups are often targeted and mistreated by those in power
They had a plan to move forward while leaving us
Indicating that those in power are often more concerned with their own advancement than with the well-being of those they leave behind
After they felt like the no longer needed us
Noting that those in power may only help people as long as it serves their own interests
Prison industrial almost deleted us
Drawing attention to the damage done by the prison system to certain communities
Sexual confusion almost depleted us
Acknowledging the struggles faced by people who experience confusion or stigma related to their sexuality or gender identity
Combine that with the fact that we killing each other
Lamenting the destructive tendency of people to harm one another
We almost defeated us
Noting how human behavior can lead to our own downfall
And it would seem like we willing to keep it up
Suggesting that we are often not able (or willing) to break the cycle of harmful behavior
After them thieving and raping and beating us
Listing some of the terrible things done to people by those in power
Slow it down no I feel I should speed it up
Changing gears in the conversation
Been over 400 years
Highlighting the long-standing nature of some of the issues being discussed
Of them hating and waiting debating
Describing the long history of hate and discord that has plagued humanity
Now haven't we seen enough
Suggesting that we should be eager to move beyond this long history of strife and violence
Don't try to sweep all the dirt that's around you
Encouraging people to be honest about the harsh realities of the world
Up under the rug
Warning against trying to ignore or hide problems
No one else will clean it up cause
Emphasizing the need for individuals to be accountable for their own actions
All I can do is just fight
Acknowledging the limited power of individuals, but expressing a determination to still try to make things better
Trying to get through to the light
Striving to find hope and positivity
Make sure I never go left
Resolving to make the right choices and decisions
Trying to maneuver it right
Recognizing the need to navigate difficult circumstances with care and thoughtfulness
Never break character for love
Encouraging people to stay true to themselves, even in relationships
Only do you for a like
Encouraging individuality and authenticity
Know that I'll never go left
Reiterating the commitment to making good choices
Long as I'm doing it right
Emphasizing the importance of doing the right thing
Yeah the world can get ugly
Repeating the idea that the world can be difficult and unpleasant
But you can make life as beautiful
Suggesting that individuals have some control over their own happiness and well-being
As you want it to be
Encouraging people to take ownership of their lives
Embrace and enjoy
Enjoy the good things in life
All the beautiful things
Recognizing the abundance of beauty and goodness in the world
You have around you
Encouraging people to appreciate the blessings they have
Like family and friends
Highlighting the importance of supportive relationships
Those that love you
Recognizing the power of love
Those you love
Emphasizing the importance of expressing love towards others
That's what makes a beautiful life
Summarizing the idea that love and positive relationships make life beautiful
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jamin Belnavis
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