Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come in 2002. The tracks "The Remedy" and "You And I Both" became his first big hits the following year. His second album, Mr. A-Z, released in 2005, peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 200 and sold over one hundred thousand copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 was a commercial success worldwide, peaking in the top ten of many international charts.
In April 2012 Mraz released his fourth studio album, Love is a Four Letter Word. The album was received with favourable reviews and debuted at number two on both the Billboard 200 and UK Album Charts. The album sold 102,000 copies in it's first week in the US, his best sales week to date.
Mraz’s international breakthrough came with the release of lead single from We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. titled “I’m Yours”. The single peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Mraz his first top ten single. The song was a huge commercial success in the US with it receiving a triple-Platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of over three million. The song was successful internationally and topped the charts in New Zealand and Norway and peaking in the top ten of multiple international charts.
Mraz was engaged to singer/songwriter and long-time close friend Tristan Prettyman. On June 7, 2011, Mraz said in an interview with the Daily Beast that he and Prettyman were no longer engaged.
Mraz lives a health-conscious lifestyle and enjoys eating mostly raw vegan foods. He owns an avocado farm in Bonsall in Northern San Diego County.
The Beauty In Ugly
Jason Mraz Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But not so remarkable
Just an ordinary humble girl
Expecting nothing as we're made to think
It's a pretty person's world
But you are beautiful
And you better go show it
You gotta be true to your own
If you really wanna go to the top
Do you really wanna win
Don't believe in leaving normal
Just to satisfy demand
Well if you wanna get free
And if you wanna do the passionate thing
And if you wanna get smart
For the sake of your heart and all
You should own your name
And stand up tall and get real
And see the beauty in ugly
Well you are fresh
Your face is fabulous
Don't forget you're one of a kind
When nobody's checking the deeds you've done
And nobody's hearing your cries
You make all the fashion statements
Just by dressing up your mind
And if you wanna get free
And if you wanna do the passionate thing
And if you wanna get smart
For the sake of your heart and all
You should own your name
And stand up tall and get real
And see the beauty in ugly
And see the beauty in ugly
Well if you wanna get free
And if you wanna do the passionate thing
And if you wanna get smart
For the sake of your heart and all
You should own your name
And stand up tall and get real
And see the beauty in ugly
And see the beauty in ugly
In "The Beauty In Ugly," Jason Mraz tells a story about a girl who is both big-hearted and humble. She doesn't expect much from life because she thinks the world is only for pretty people. Mraz encourages her to embrace her beauty and show it to the world, regardless of society's expectations. He emphasizes that being true to oneself is the key to success, and that conforming to societal norms just to satisfy demand is not worth it. Instead, one should celebrate their unique attributes and see the beauty in imperfections.
The song emphasizes the importance of self-love and acceptance, as well as the need to break free from society's expectations. Through its simplistic melody and thoughtful lyrics, "The Beauty In Ugly" sends a message of empowerment to all those who feel belittled or ignored.
Line by Line Meaning
She's so big hearted
She is very kind and generous
But not so remarkable
However, she may not stand out or be extraordinary
Just an ordinary humble girl
She is just an average, unassuming young woman
Expecting nothing as we're made to think
It is wrongly assumed that she has no aspirations
It's a pretty person's world
In society, beauty is highly valued and seen as a prerequisite for success
But you are beautiful
However, you possess your own unique form of beauty
And you better go show it
You should confidently display your beauty
So go look again
Take a second look, and acknowledge your beauty
You gotta be true to your own
Be true to yourself; do not conform to society's beauty standards
If you really wanna go to the top
If you aspire to achieve great success
Do you really wanna win
Are you truly motivated to succeed?
Don't believe in leaving normal
Do not try to be normal to fit in
Just to satisfy demand
Simply to meet society's expectations
Well if you wanna get free
If you desire freedom
And if you wanna do the passionate thing
And if you desire to pursue your passions
And if you wanna get smart
And if you want to become more knowledgeable
For the sake of your heart and all
For the betterment of your emotional well-being and overall health
You should own your name
You should take pride in your identity and individuality
And stand up tall and get real
Stand confidently and be genuine
And see the beauty in ugly
Recognize that beauty can be found in even the unattractive things in life
Well you are fresh
You are innovative and original
Your face is fabulous
Your appearance is impressive
Don't forget you're one of a kind
Remember that you are unique
When nobody's checking the deeds you've done
When no one is noticing your actions
And nobody's hearing your cries
And no one is listening to your struggles
You make all the fashion statements
You make an impact and set trends through your thoughts and actions
Just by dressing up your mind
By cultivating your intellect and personality
And see the beauty in ugly
Acknowledge the beauty in the unconventional
And see the beauty in ugly
Recognize that beauty can be found in even the unattractive things in life
Well if you wanna get free
If you desire freedom
And if you wanna do the passionate thing
And if you desire to pursue your passions
And if you wanna get smart
And if you want to become more knowledgeable
For the sake of your heart and all
For the betterment of your emotional well-being and overall health
You should own your name
You should take pride in your identity and individuality
And stand up tall and get real
Stand confidently and be genuine
And see the beauty in ugly
Acknowledge the beauty in the unconventional
And see the beauty in ugly
Recognize that beauty can be found in even the unattractive things in life
Contributed by Jack N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pujarahman3988
She's so big-hearted
But not so remarkable
Just an ordinary humble girl
Expecting nothing as we're made to think it's a pretty person's world
Well you are beautiful
And you better go show it
So go look again
You gotta be true to your own
If you really wanna go to the top
Do you really wanna win
Don't believe in leaving normal
Just to satisfy demand
Well if you wanna get free
And if you want to do the passionate thing
And if you wanna get smart
For the sake of your heart and all
You should own your name
And stand up tall and get real
See the beauty in ugly
Well you are fresh
Your face is fabulous
Don't forget you're one of a kind
When nobody's checking the deeds you've done
And nobody's hearing your cries
You make all the fashion statements
Just by dressing up your mind
And if you wanna get free
And if you wanna do the passionate thing
And if you wanna get smart
For the sake of your heart and all
You should own your name
And stand up tall and get real
See the beauty in ugly
See the beauty in ugly
Well if you wanna get free
And if you wanna do the passionate thing
And if you wanna get smart
For the sake of your heart and all
You should own your name
And stand up tall and get real
See the beauty in ugly
See the beauty in ugly
@TheOfficialAJchannel
Jason mraz gives me such a summer feeling! and i miss the summer, so im glad he makes music that remind me of the summer, thanks jason!!
@izfaiz6279
This song just pop up in my head from my 10 years ago memory.. Now i can't stop listening to it
@bravi4073
same same
@arslan9219
@Olivar Clark Ian oh my god same.
@FullMoonLover102
Just happened to me! Lmao
@lilascharm
I think I'm in love with Jason Mraz.
@JennyBrailey
A fantastic song from one of the best musicer in the world!!!!
@direkfrancis
This man never fails to impress me . Simple as that .
@catherine505yo
I love, love, love, love these lyrics. No one has ever been so bold as to write a song like this. It's wonderful: )
@NightmareLoveForever
Why on earth doesn't this song have more views? This song has an incredible message that people just don't put in their music anymore. Yes, there's Katy Perry's Firework, Lady Gaga's Born This Way, and others in mainstream music, but it's not the same and doesn't maintain it's essence when you find out the other things they sing about. This song is lovely, especially with the gorgeous Spanish guitar. Thank you for the video! :)