Not Pretty Enough
Kasey Chambers Lyrics

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.