Beautiful
Mathew V Lyrics
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Push my hair back
'Cause you like that
Oh oh, don't tell me I'm pretty
Pretty gorgeous
Just be honest
I can't feel like you're sure
Like time, stands still
So don't try and make me feel
That I am beautiful
I don't feel beautiful
Ooh, don't tell me that I'm handsome
'Cause I won't hear it
Tell me something real
'Cause I don't wanna feel
Oh, I don't believe when you tell me
That I am beautiful
My words are a process
Can't control them
In the moment, ooh woah
Continuous hoping
But I can't see
How you'd want me
And I won't scream and I won't cry
In my bed alone at night
'Cause I don't need you
To try and make me see
That I am beautiful
I don't feel beautiful
Don't tell me that I'm handsome
'Cause I won't hear it
Tell me something real
'Cause I don't wanna feel
Oh, I don't believe when you tell me
That I am beautiful
Don't feel beautiful
Oh no, no
And I don't feel beautiful
I don't feel beautiful
Don't tell me that I'm handsome
'Cause I won't hear it
The song Beautiful by Mathew V explores the concept of self-perception and how it is largely influenced by the opinions of others. The lyrics reflect the artist's desire to be seen as more than just his physical appearance and to receive genuine compliments rather than empty praise. The opening lines, "Don't tell me I'm perfect, push my hair back 'cause you like that" convey the idea that the artist wants to be appreciated for who he truly is, rather than being just another pretty face.
The chorus is particularly poignant, with the repeated refrain, "I don't feel beautiful", which suggests that despite appearances, the artist does not have a high regard for himself. The line "I don't believe when you tell me that I am beautiful" highlights the idea that the artist is seeking validation from himself rather than from others. The closing line, "Don't tell me that I'm handsome, 'cause I won't hear it" reinforces this point, as the artist is likely to dismiss compliments that feel disingenuous.
Overall, the song Beautiful is a reminder of the importance of self-love and self-acceptance. The artist's vulnerable and honest approach to songwriting makes this a powerful and relatable track that will resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't tell me I'm perfect
Don't try to paint an unrealistic picture of me
Push my hair back
Show me that you're comfortable with me in my most natural state
'Cause you like that
And that you still want me in any form
Oh oh, don't tell me I'm pretty
Don't try to flatter me with hollow compliments
Pretty gorgeous
For my looks alone
Just be honest
Treat me with candor and sincerity
I can't feel like you're sure
I don't sense that you're being genuine
Like I've never felt before
Unlike any other connection I've had
Like time, stands still
Almost as if everything else fades into the background
So don't try and make me feel
But don't lie or exaggerate to make me feel better
That I am beautiful
That I am physically attractive to you
I don't feel beautiful
Because true beauty comes from within
Ooh, don't tell me that I'm handsome
I don't want to be judged solely on my looks either
'Cause I won't hear it
It won't sway my perception of myself
Tell me something real
If you want to really connect with me
'Cause I don't wanna feel
We can't build a foundation on falsehoods
Oh, I don't believe when you tell me
I don't trust disingenuous praise
My words are a process
I'm still trying to grow and change as a person
Can't control them
I'm still figuring out how to express myself effectively
In the moment, ooh woah
I might not always come across the way I intend to
Continuous hoping
But I still hope for meaningful connections
But I can't see
I'm not always sure how to build them
How you'd want me
Or what qualities you find attractive in me
And I won't scream and I won't cry
However, I won't let my insecurities control me
In my bed alone at night
I'll work through them on my own as needed
'Cause I don't need you
I know that self-love and acceptance is more important than validation from others
To try and make me see
And I won't rely on others to boost my confidence
That I am beautiful
I don't require external validation to feel good about myself
Don't feel beautiful
Because true confidence comes from within
Oh no, no
And I won't let anyone make me feel otherwise
And I don't feel beautiful
I'm not flawless, but that's okay
I don't feel beautiful
And that doesn't make me any less worthy of love and meaningful connections
Don't tell me that I'm handsome
Because I'm more than just my looks, and so are you
'Cause I won't hear it
Let's focus on what truly matters instead
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