I Feel Pretty / Unpretty
Glee Cast Lyrics

I wish I could tie you up in my shoes, make you feel unpretty too
I want you to understand how it feels to be insecure about your appearance like I am

I was told I was beautiful, but what does that mean to you?
The compliments I receive about my looks are empty and meaningless if they don't make me feel beautiful on the inside

Look into the mirror: who's inside there?
Reflections don't reveal true character or worth as it's what's inside that counts

The one with the long hair
My outward appearance may be pleasing to the eye, but that doesn't guarantee my self-worth

Same old me again today
I feel like I am stuck in a rut and not progressing internally

My outsides are cool, my insides are blue
I may appear confident and put-together externally, but I feel unhappy on the inside

Every time I think I'm through, it's because of you
Your expectations and opinions of my appearance contribute to my insecurity and self-doubt

I've tried different ways, but it's all the same
I've experimented with changing my appearance to please you, but it hasn't made me feel better about myself in the long run

At the end of the day, I have myself to blame
I realize that I am responsible for my own self-esteem and should not rely on external validation

I'm just trippin'
I'm overthinking and stressing about my appearance too much

You can buy your hair if it won't grow
Trying to alter your natural appearance to meet someone else's expectations is ultimately futile

You can fix your nose if he says so
Changing your appearance to please someone else is not worth sacrificing your own self-worth and individuality

You can buy all the makeup that M·A·C can make
External beauty products can be helpful, but they cannot fix internal insecurity and self-doubt

But if you can look inside you
Self-reflection and self-awareness are key to developing true confidence and security

Find out who am I, too
It's important to understand your own values, dreams, and desires alongside your physical appearance

Be in a position to make me feel so damn unpretty
Don't hold unrealistic expectations or make me feel insecure about my appearance

I feel pretty, oh so pretty
Feeling beautiful should not be dependent on external validation or appearance

And I pity any girl who isn't me tonight
I feel confident in myself tonight and pity those who do not have the same sense of self-worth

Never insecure until I met you, now I'm bein' stupid
I was confident in myself before I started worrying about meeting your appearance standards, but now I realize my insecurity is irrational

I used to be so cute to me, just a little bit skinny
I was comfortable in my skin before I started focusing on external beauty standards and compromising my own self-image

Why do I look to all these things to keep you happy?
I shouldn't prioritize meeting someone else's beauty standards over my own self-respect and self-image

Maybe get rid of you, and then I'll get back to me
I realize that my insecurity is driven by my attempts to please you. Getting rid of you would allow me to regain my sense of self-worth

My outsides look cool, my insides are blue
Despite my outward appearance, I still feel insecure and unhappy internally

Keep on trippin'
I can't help but overthink and worry about my appearance, even if it's unproductive

Damn unpretty
Feeling unpretty is a frustrating and disheartening experience

But unpretty
External appearance is not the most important aspect of self-worth and should not be used to define oneself