Look At Me
Halliwell Geri Lyrics
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Full bodied, butt wasting
Loose living, tight fitting
What you see ain't what you are getting
Big make-up, little break-up
She wants it, he's got it
Cold blooded, hot gossip
Superficial expectations
Look at me
You can take it all because this face is free
Maybe next time use your eyes and look at me
I'm a drama queen if that's your thing baby
I can even do reality
Uh, uh, uh, uh
Fake honey, real plastic
Stupid cupid, fantastic
Queer thinking, straight talking
What you see ain't what you are getting
Fast loving, slow moving
No rhythm, but I'm grooving
Old feeling, new beginning
Superficial expectations
Look at me
You can take it all because this face is free
Maybe next time use your eyes and look at me
I'm a drama queen if that's your thing baby
I can even do reality
That's me
Sometimes I don't recognize my own face
I look inside my eyes and find disgrace
My little white lies tell a story
I see it all, it has no glory
Huh
Look at me
You can take it all because this face is free
Maybe next time use your eyes and look at me
I'm a drama queen if that's your thing baby
I can even do reality
Come and look at me
This face is free
I'm your fantasy
So Who'd you wannabe?
Not what you see
I'm a drama queen
If that's your thing
Come on and look at me
I'm your fantasy
This face is free (face is free)
Come on and look at me
So who'd you wannabe? (Look at me)
This face is free
Come on and look at me (thing baby)
I'm your fantasy
Come on and look at me (look at me)
Not what you see
I'm a drama queen (face is free)
If that's your thing
Come on and look at me (look at me)
So who'd you wannabe?
This face is free
The lyrics to Geri Halliwell's song "Look at Me" explore themes of self-perception, superficiality, and the desire for validation. The song is a statement about how society often judges people based on their appearance and puts unrealistic expectations on them. Halliwell sings about the contradiction between her outward appearance and her true self, emphasizing that what you see on the surface is not always an accurate reflection of who someone truly is.
The lyrics use contrasting imagery to highlight the discrepancy between appearance and reality. Halliwell describes herself as "good looking, bad tasting" and "full bodied, butt wasting," suggesting that there is more to her than meets the eye. She also references "fake honey, real plastic" and "stupid cupid, fantastic," further underscoring the theme of superficiality and the idea that things are not always as they seem.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the surface and truly seeing someone for who they are. Halliwell encourages others to "look at me" and not just rely on superficial judgments. She admits to being a "drama queen" and capable of playing various roles, including reality TV. Through these lyrics, she challenges the listener to question their own assumptions and prejudices based on appearances.
Overall, "Look at Me" is a commentary on the superficial expectations of society and the need for acceptance and understanding beyond physical appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
Good looking, bad tasting
Appearing attractive but with negative qualities or intentions
Full bodied, butt wasting
Having a curvy figure but not taking care of oneself
Loose living, tight fitting
Engaging in a reckless lifestyle while maintaining a polished appearance
What you see ain't what you are getting
Appearances can be deceiving, I'm not what I initially seem
Big make-up, little break-up
Wearing heavy makeup but not easily breaking up with someone
She wants it, he's got it
She desires something and he possesses it
Cold blooded, hot gossip
Being indifferent yet involved in spreading juicy rumors
Superficial expectations
Being judged based on shallow standards
Look at me
Pay attention to me and my true self
You can take it all because this face is free
You can have everything about me because there are no costs attached to my appearance
Maybe next time use your eyes and look at me
Perhaps you should use your sight to truly see who I am
I'm a drama queen if that's your thing baby
I enjoy creating and experiencing intense emotions, if that's what you're interested in
I can even do reality
My ability to perform and adapt in real-life situations
Fake honey, real plastic
Appearing sweet but actually being artificial
Stupid cupid, fantastic
Love doesn't always make sense, but it feels amazing
Queer thinking, straight talking
Having unconventional thoughts but expressing them directly
Fast loving, slow moving
Engaging in passionate love affairs but not rushing into commitments
No rhythm, but I'm grooving
Not having a natural sense of rhythm, but still enjoying and expressing oneself
Old feeling, new beginning
Having familiar emotions but starting fresh
Sometimes I don't recognize my own face
Occasionally, I have trouble understanding or accepting who I am
I look inside my eyes and find disgrace
When I reflect on myself, I feel ashamed or disappointed
My little white lies tell a story
My small lies contribute to a larger narrative or persona
I see it all, it has no glory
I perceive everything about myself, but it lacks magnificence
Come and look at me
Come closer and truly see me
I'm your fantasy
I exist as a dream or desired image in your mind
So who'd you wannabe?
Who do you aspire to be?
Not what you see
I'm different from what you perceive on the surface
Come on and look at me
Please take the time to really observe and understand me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Andy John Watkins, Paul David Wilson, Geri Halliwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lune78
This was such a huge deal at the time. Geri's comeback was probably the most anticipated music event of the year.
@thedana89
Geri has always had such a profound understanding of pop culture history, the fashion, the references are so on point… even in her ginger spice days her outfits may have sometimes been tacky but always with a wink, and her appreciation for old Hollywood is always on brand
@beardedbaldie2698
That’s why Geri was the key member of the Spice Girls. She may not be vocally talented, or the best dancer, but she has charisma, creativity and drive. Without her, the ‘spice’ was gone.
@anna.bel0
It's fascinating to think that this song was written before social media and still rings so true today
@rebeccawhite4183
Best comment!
@RMaidla
I think you mean "What you get ain't what you see" 😂
@figlopdan840822
This song suddenly started playing in my head last week and I've been listening to it over and over since then and I can't stop.
@giiness508
Have you watched the X factor audition of it by Michael Lewis 😂
@aliciamadrid8524
Me toooooooo ✌🏽
@Juos10kustu
I just woke up and this song was in my head. Havent listened it since 99