Ugly
Ginger Lyrics


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You make me feel as ugly as sin
You make me feel as ugly as sin
You make me feel as ugly as sin
You make me feel...

So ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug ugly!
So ugly!
You make me feel as ugly as sin
You make me feel as ugly as sin
You make me feel as ugly as sin
You make me feel...

So ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug ugly!
So ugly!

Ugly!




So ugly!
So ugly!

Overall Meaning

In Ginger's song, "Ugly," the lyrics describe the feeling of being made to feel unattractive and undesirable by someone else. The repetition of "You make me feel as ugly as sin" emphasizes the powerlessness someone can feel in the face of another person's lack of acceptance or validation. The use of the word "sin" adds another layer of depth to the feeling of shame and guilt associated with feeling ugly.


The chorus, with its chanting of "So ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug ugly!" further emphasizes the feeling of being reduced to a physical trait that is deemed undesirable by someone else. The use of emphasis through repetition is a common technique in songwriting that can also add to the emotional impact of the lyrics.


Overall, the lyrics to "Ugly" although simple, effectively convey the negative impact that external validation can have on one's self-image and self-worth. It's a relatable message that many people have experienced in their own lives.


Line by Line Meaning

You make me feel as ugly as sin
You're causing me to feel extremely unattractive and undesirable.


So ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug ugly!
My appearance under your gaze feels grotesque and humiliating, so much so that I can barely form the words to describe it.


You make me feel as ugly as sin
You're causing me to feel extremely unattractive and undesirable.


So ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug-ug ugly!
My appearance under your gaze feels grotesque and humiliating, so much so that I can barely form the words to describe it.


Ugly!
I'm declaring my appearance as something repulsive, in response to your invalidating treatment.


So ugly!
My intense emotions surrounding my unattractive appearance are further reinforced and emphasized by your behavior towards me.


So ugly!
The repeated use of this phrase underlines the permanent damage to my self-esteem that you have inflicted upon me, leaving me to feel undesirable and repugnant after every interaction.




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