Not Pretty Enough
Kasey Chambers Lyrics
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Is my heart too broken
Do I cry too much
Am I too outspoken
Don't I make you laugh
Should I try it harder
Why do you see right through me
I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can
Am I not pretty enough
Is my heart too broken
Do I cry too much
Am I too outspoken
Don't I make you laugh
Should I try it harder
Why do you see right through me
I laugh, I feel, I make believe it's real
I fall, I freeze, I pray down on my knees
I hope, I stand, I take it like a man
I try as hard as I can
Am I not pretty enough
Is my heart too broken
Do I cry too much
Am I too outspoken
Don't I make you laughShould I try it harder
Why do you see right through me
Why do you see
Why do you see
Why do you see right through me
Why do you see
Why do you see
Why do you see right through me
Why do you see
Why do you see
Why do you see right through me
Why do you see
Why do you see
Why do you see right through me
Kasey Chambers's "Not Pretty Enough" is a heart-wrenching ballad about a woman who feels inadequate and unwanted due to her perceived flaws. The song is a reflection of the common societal pressures that women often face today. "Am I not pretty enough?" is a question that most women have probably asked themselves at some point in their lives. The lyrics are an indication that the character portrayed in the song feels that she is not attractive or desirable enough for the person she loves.
The second stanza shows that the woman thinks she is not good enough for her lover. She questions if her broken heart and outspoken personality are the reasons why she is not good enough. She further questions if she doesn't make him laugh enough, or if she should try harder. The singer also wonders why her partner can see right through her. The refrain "is my heart too broken, do I cry too much, am I too outspoken, don't I make you laugh" shows that she is aware of her flaws and seems to believe that they are the reasons why she is not good enough.
The last stanza is a summary of the struggles that she goes through, trying to be the perfect woman for her partner. She tries hard not to break, loves and craves for her partner's attention, and has waited long enough. The chorus is then repeated, "Am I not pretty enough, Is my heart too broken, Do I cry too much, Am I too outspoken, Don't I make you laugh, Should I try it harder, Why do you see right through me." Overall, the song is an exploration of the challenges that women face in society, and how they try to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I not pretty enough
Questioning whether one's physical appearance is the reason for not being good enough
Is my heart too broken
Wondering if one's emotional wounds make them unlovable
Do I cry too much
Insecure about showing vulnerability and emotions
Am I too outspoken
Feeling like one's personality is too big or intense for others
Don't I make you laugh
Feeling like one's efforts to entertain and bring joy are not successful
Should I try it harder
Asking if one needs to put in more effort to be good enough for someone else
Why do you see right through me
Feeling like others can see through one's facade and see the insecurities and flaws within
I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
Living life authentically and embracing the good and the bad
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
Enduring the struggles of life and trying to stay strong
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
Feeling a deep desire for love, but waiting patiently for the right person
I try as hard as I can
Putting in effort to be the best version of oneself
I laugh, I feel, I make believe it's real
Attempting to find joy and happiness, even if it feels fake at times
I fall, I freeze, I pray down on my knees
Experiencing pain and hardships, but finding hope in prayer
I hope, I stand, I take it like a man
Keeping faith and standing tall during tough times
Why do you see
Continuing to question why others see inadequacies in oneself
Why do you see
Repeating the question in frustration
Why do you see right through me
Feeling like one's true self is constantly exposed and judged by others
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHAMBERS
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@romulusremus7537
0:06. The lady is named Jean and the man next to her is Jim. They just happened to be there at the train station in Barstow, CA the day that part of the video was shot.
They've been family friends for 50 plus years. Jean passed away a few weeks ago, and Jim passed just a few days ago. They were very beautiful and special people and will be remembered.
@keithnaylor1981
Me too - just watched The Loved Ones and this song knocked me out! All the other songs in the film were just painful noise.
@msoiseth3419
Why don't we hear more about her? Talented songwriter and singer, this is really a good song.
@alliegal45
She’s just done a country cover of Eminem’s Lose Yourself…it’s OMG! Check out the live at Newcastle video
@MontanaRotherick-s3b
Good times you have the Montana of your options opportunity you're ready to
@USandNL
She is the biggest selling artist in Australia!
@Maxim89Il
The pink dress Lola wore in The Loved one matches this song perfectly.
A sweet and romantic comedy, recommended to everyone. Honestly! No age limit lol.
@adrianhempfing2042
Worst advice ever
Lol.
It's crazzy horror film
@mannysire91
Lola's crazy was brought me here and I'm staying here !!!
#weconthearyooouuuuuu!!!!
@lolasmith217
Seeing Kasey Chambers in 3 weeks can not wait. So excited 😊😊😁😁