Mr Hudson & The Library, now named Mr Hudson, are a band from London. Thei… Read Full Bio ↴Mr Hudson & The Library, now named Mr Hudson, are a band from London. Their debut album, A Tale of Two Cities was released, March 2007. They featured on Later with Jools Holland on 8th December 2006.

* Ben Hudson (vocals & guitar)
* Joy Joseph (vocals & steel drum)
* Torville Jones (piano)
* Raphael Mann (Bass guitar)
* Wilkie Wilkinson (electric drums)

Cover Girl
Mr Hudson & The Library Lyrics

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Beauty is in the eye
Beauty is in the eye

Thank you for this kiss
It's all I really wanted
If you believe that darling
Then you'd better run

Thank you for this kiss
Thank you for this kiss

So beauty is in the eye
Of the beholder
If you believe that

Darling I'm looking at you
If you believe that
Darling I'm looking at you
Go on believing that
But darling you'd better run

You'll never be a cover girl
Just facing facts
Your face isn't right
But I'll never want another girl
Now I've seen you in this light

Thank you for this kiss
Thank you for this kiss
Thank you for this kiss
It's all I really wanted

If you believe that darling
You'd better run
If you believe that darling
Then you'd better run, run

'Cause you'll never be a cover girl
Just facing facts
Your face isn't right
But I'll never want
Never want a cover girl
Now I've seen you in this light

Your never be a cover girl
Just facing facts
Your face isn't right
But I'll never want, never need
A cover girl
Now I've seen you in this light

I'll never be, never be a gentleman
Just facing facts
My face isn't right
And you'll never want, never want
A gentleman
Now you've seen me in that light

I'll never be a gentleman
Just facing facts
My face isn't right

You'll never want a gentleman
When you see me in this light

Overall Meaning

The song "Cover Girl" by Mr Hudson & The Library explores the idea of beauty and how it is perceived differently by different individuals. The singer acknowledges that beauty is, indeed, in the eye of the beholder, but also says that the girl he's addressing will never be a cover girl due to her appearance, although he still finds her beautiful. The lyrics also suggest that the girl is aware of her appearance and may be using her beauty to manipulate the singer, hence the warning that she should run if she believes that the kiss was all he really wanted.

The chorus repeats the line "You'll never be a cover girl, just facing facts, your face isn't right", which may seem harsh and superficial, but it can also be interpreted as a critique of the beauty standards imposed by the media and society in general. By affirming his attraction to the girl despite her perceived imperfections, the singer is challenging the notion that beauty is solely based on physical attributes and emphasizing the importance of individuality and inner beauty.

Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the ways in which beauty is valued and judged in our culture, as well as a heartfelt tribute to the beauty that exists beyond the superficial.

Line by Line Meaning

Beauty is in the eye
Beauty is subjective and can only be judged by the person who sees it

Thank you for this kiss It's all I really wanted
The singer is appreciative of the intimacy he's experiencing with his partner

If you believe that darling Then you'd better run
If the partner believes that the singer's affections are genuine, they should be cautious and prepare to leave

Beauty is in the eye Of the beholder If you believe that Darling I'm looking at you
The singer is telling his partner that their beauty is subjective and he believes they are beautiful

Go on believing that But darling you'd better run
The singer wants his partner to believe him, but also recognizes that their relationship may not be sustainable

You'll never be a cover girl Just facing facts Your face isn't right But I'll never want another girl Now I've seen you in this light
The singer acknowledges that his partner may not fit the traditional norm of beauty, but that he loves and desires them for who they are

I'll never be, never be a gentleman Just facing facts My face isn't right And you'll never want, never want A gentleman Now you've seen me in that light
The singer is admitting that he doesn't fit societal expectations of a gentleman, but hopes that his partner will still desire him

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN HUDSON-MCILDOWIE, ERIC BARRIER, WILLIAM GRIFFIN

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