Beauty is Empty
Mars Argo Lyrics

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Addressing a mirror, which is a symbol of narcissism, self-absorption, and vanity.

Who's the fairest of them all?
Asking who is the most beautiful and perfect person who is entitled to be admired, envied, and desired.

She can bring you to your knees
Her physical attractiveness and seductiveness can make you feel weak, vulnerable, and powerless.

But she's hard to please
Her high standards and expectations are difficult to satisfy or fulfill, even if you are obsessed with her.

"Oh my God, I'm so surprised to see you! I'm so glad to finally meet you!"
A sarcastic and ironic response to the fake and shallow compliments, greetings, and reactions of people who pretend to be impressed or fascinated by your appearance and personality.

She'll swallow him with those big blue eyes
She will use her eyes, which are often perceived as windows to the soul and sources of inner beauty and truth, to control, manipulate, or dominate him.

I see you staring in your mirror
Observing someone who is obsessed with their image, identity, or reputation, and who relies on external validation, control, and comparison to feel worthy, successful, or happy.

What will it take for you to see?
Asking a rhetorical and philosophical question about the nature of self-awareness, self-knowledge, and self-acceptance, and the role of experience, reflection, and feedback in shaping our perceptions and attitudes.

Your pretty smile is a monster
Challenging the conventional wisdom that beauty, charm, and charisma are positive and desirable traits by suggesting that they can mask, hide, or distort underlying emotions, motives, or flaws.

And your beauty is empty
Rejecting the superficial and materialistic notion that beauty is a source of value, meaning, or purpose in life, and implying that true beauty comes from within, from character, creativity, and compassion.

If you could see what you could be, girl
Encouraging someone to envision and pursue their full potential, their dreams and aspirations, and to overcome their fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs.

You wouldn't be dishonest to me, girl
Appealing to someone's integrity, honesty, and authenticity, and suggesting that pretending to be someone else, to fit in, impress, or manipulate others, is a form of self-deception and betrayal.

Your mystery doesn't fool me
Asserting one's insight, intuition, and intelligence, and challenging the idea that being mysterious, elusive, or enigmatic is a desirable or effective way of attracting or keeping someone's attention or interest.

I don't want to worry about it
Expressing a desire for peace, freedom, and detachment from the pressures, expectations, and judgments of others, and an acceptance of oneself and one's limitations.

I can't sleep, I'll think about it
Admitting the power of one's thoughts, emotions, and memories, and the difficulty of letting go of past wounds, regrets, or traumas that haunt one's mind and disturb one's sleep.

I don't want to worry about it
Repeating the previous line as a way of reinforcing the need for inner peace, acceptance, and self-love, despite the external pressures and distractions.

I can't sleep, I'll dream about it
Suggesting that even when one is asleep, one's subconscious mind continues to process, interpret, and express one's deepest desires, fears, and hopes, and that dreams can reveal hidden truths about oneself.

You're on your own
Acknowledging that each person is ultimately responsible for their own life, choices, and destiny, and that relying too much on external validation, support, or control can lead to disappointment, failure, or regret.

Your own
Emphasizing the personal, subjective, and unique nature of one's identity, voice, and perspective, and the importance of honoring and celebrating one's individuality, creativity, and authenticity.

Your own, now
Echoing and repeating the previous line as a way of concluding the song, and leaving the listener with a sense of empowerment, liberation, and self-actualization.