Who Says
Sabrina Lyrics


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You made me insecure
Told me I wasn't good enough
But who are you to judge
When you're a diamond in the rough

I know you got some things
You like to change about yourself
But when it comes to me
I wouldn't wanna be anybody else

Na na na...
Na na na...
I'm no beauty queen
I'm just beautiful me

Na na na...
Na na na...
You've got every right
To a beautiful life

Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me, it's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

It's such a funny thing
How nothing's funny when it's you
You tell them what you mean
But they keep whiting out the truth

It's like a work of art
That never gets to see the light
Keeps you beneath the stars
Won't let you touch the sky

Na na na...
Na na na...
I'm no beauty queen
I'm just beautiful me

Na na na...
Na na na...
You've got every right
To a beautiful life

Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me, it's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful

Who says you're not star potential
Who says you're not presidential
Who says you can't be in movies
Listen to me, listen to me

Who says you don't pass the test
Who says you can't be the best
Who said, who said
Would you tell me who said that

Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me, it's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful

Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it




Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me, it's the price of beauty

Overall Meaning

In "Who Says," Sabrina challenges society's expectations of beauty and perfection. The lyrics describe how someone made her feel insecure and not good enough, but she questions who they are to judge when they themselves have flaws. She acknowledges that everyone has things they want to change about themselves but they should embrace who they are. Sabrina asserts that she is no beauty queen, but she is beautiful just the way she is. She encourages others to live a beautiful life and not let anyone define their worth or potential.


This song is an anthem for self-acceptance and self-love. It encourages the listener to embrace their imperfections and resist societal pressures to conform to unrealistic beauty standards. It emphasizes that everyone is worthy and capable of achieving their dreams.


One interesting fact about the song "Who Says" is that it was written by Adam Hicks and Tim James, who also wrote the theme song for the Disney Channel TV show "Shake It Up." Sabrina was the first artist to record and release the song. The music video for the song was shot in Venice Beach, California, and features Sabrina skateboarding and interacting with fans.


Line by Line Meaning

You made me insecure
You caused me to feel uncertain and doubting about myself


Told me I wasn't good enough
You communicated to me that I was lacking and inadequate


But who are you to judge
But what authority do you have to assess or make conclusions about me


When you're a diamond in the rough
Especially when you have flaws and imperfections to work on as well


I know you got some things
I understand that you have certain issues


You like to change about yourself
That you would prefer to alter about your own appearance or personality


But when it comes to me
However, as it relates to myself


I wouldn't wanna be anybody else
I wouldn't want to be anyone different than who I am


Na na na...
Vocals without any specific lyric meaning


I'm no beauty queen
I'm not an ideal representation of traditional beauty


I'm just beautiful me
I am attractive and value myself for who I am


You've got every right
You possess the entitlement


To a beautiful life
To experience a life of happiness, fulfillment and contentment


Who says, who says you're not perfect
Who claims or suggests that you are not flawless or excellent


Who says you're not worth it
Who states that you lack value or importance


Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Who asserts that you are the sole individual in pain


Trust me, it's the price of beauty
Believe in me, it's the cost of being fabulous


Who says you're not pretty
Who declares or implies that you are not good-looking


Who says you're not beautiful
Who accuses or insinuates that you are not attractive


It's such a funny thing
It's an ironic circumstance


How nothing's funny when it's you
How things that seem comical in other situations are not humorous when it concerns you


You tell them what you mean
You explain to them what you are saying


But they keep whiting out the truth
But they persistently cover up or hide the reality


It's like a work of art
It is similar to an artistic creation


That never gets to see the light
That never receives the opportunity to be illuminated and displayed


Keeps you beneath the stars
Prevents you from reaching celestial heights


Won't let you touch the sky
Won't permit you to attain your fullest potential


Who says you're not star potential
Who asserts that you don't have the qualities to be successful and famous


Who says you're not presidential
Who suggests that you don't have the abilities to be a leader, especially of a nation


Who says you can't be in movies
Who claims or implies that you are not capable of acting in films


Listen to me, listen to me
Pay attention to me, give me your ears


Who says you don't pass the test
Who affirms that you do not achieve the standard or meet requirements


Who says you can't be the best
Who suggests that you are not capable of being the finest


Who said, who said
Who declared or made known


Would you tell me who said that
Could you provide me with the name or identity of the individual who made that statement




Writer(s): Emanuel Kiriakou, Priscilla Hamilton

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nammi namfon

เพราะมาก Her sounds very fantastic

Andrew Tan

Very refreshing way of singing

kurobakpau

I've became her fans since i was 7 grade :'D it's already 3 years~ i loved her voice so much~!

Ezhil's Vlog

So enchanting voice u have Sabrina..!

behag milky

beautiful voice!!!!!!!!

Diyanto liau

beautiful voice

bogi sebastian

"i don't want you to go" & "i wan't give up" is my favorite song. i really really love this song so much,

Ana G

this is amazing!!! awesome cover :D

kaiomanggi

great job...nice version!

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