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Supermodels
Kendall Payne Lyrics
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Bikinis, tans, outrageous legs
They're all retarded and they all look the same
And Barbie's body's melting down
On her face a big fat frown
because "Mr. Cellulite" just moved into town
Well me and thee, we ain't supermodels
It's just that I'm tired of being compared
The boys they come here
With expectations for the summer
And I refuse to take any part of this barbaric ritual
Because God have given me a mind
That I will use from time to time
And I've got more on my head than what's made
by Paul Mitchell
Well me and thee, we ain't supermodels
It's not that we know anyone personally
It's just that I'm tired of being compared
Was it worth the tears you cried to fit the size?
Think it over once or twice
What lasts the longest in this life
Character or rock hard thighs
And in the end do you believe that beauty lies in what you see
Because if you do then baby
You've been deceived
Well me and thee, we ain't supermodels
It's not that we know anyone personally
It's just that I'm tired of being compared
Kendall Payne's song Supermodels critiques the unrealistic expectations placed on women's bodies, especially during the summer season when women are expected to look a certain way in swimwear. The lyrics depict a superficial world where everyone looks the same and those who don't fit into that mold are ostracized. Payne describes the pressure to conform to these standards as a "barbaric ritual" and refuses to participate in it.
The use of the word "retarded" in the first stanza is likely meant to convey the idea that these women have become intellectually "stunted" due to their constant focus on their bodies and appearance. Barbie's "melting" body and "big fat frown" are symbolic of the damaging effects of striving for unattainable beauty standards. This can also be seen in the line "Was it worth the tears you cried to fit the size?" which suggests that the pain and effort of maintaining a certain body shape or size may not be worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
The summer sun has come to stay
Summer has begun and it's going to be here for a while.
Bikinis, tans, outrageous legs
People at the beach are wearing bikinis, have gotten tans, and have attractive legs.
They're all retarded and they all look the same
The people at the beach are foolish and look very similar.
And Barbie's body's melting down
The figurative representation of Barbie is going through a rough time.
On her face a big fat frown because 'Mr. Cellulite' just moved into town
Barbie is unhappy because someone unattractive has arrived on the scene.
Well me and thee, we ain't supermodels
We are not supermodels.
It's not that we know anyone personally
We don't know any supermodels personally.
It's just that I'm tired of being compared
I'm tired of being compared to supermodels.
The boys they come here
Boys come to the beach.
With expectations for the summer
The boys have certain expectations for the summer.
And I refuse to take any part of this barbaric ritual
I don't want to take part in the boys' way of life.
Because God have given me a mind
I have the ability to think for myself.
That I will use from time to time
I use my intellect occasionally.
And I've got more on my head than what's made by Paul Mitchell
I have more important things on my mind than just my appearance.
Was it worth the tears you cried to fit the size?
Was it worth the emotional pain to conform to society's expectations of looking a certain way?
Think it over once or twice
Reflect on this idea.
What lasts the longest in this life
What is going to stay with you for a long time in life?
Character or rock hard thighs
Is it better to have good character or exceptional physical appearance?
And in the end do you believe that beauty lies in what you see
Do you think that beauty is just what you can see visually?
Because if you do then baby you've been deceived
You've been fooled if you think that beauty is just skin deep.
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