Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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'Cause a pretty face got the best of me.
Suddenly you came into my life
And gave it meaning and pure delight.
Now, good looks I've learned to do without
'Cause now I know it's love that really counts
I know beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah yeah,
Now, you speak your words warm and sincere
And let me know that your love is here.
A pretty face you many not possess
But what I like about you is your tenderness.
A pretty face may be some guys taste
But I'll take lovin' in its place,
'Cause I know beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
Beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah, yeah yeah.
Now, friends ask what do I see in you.
But it goes deeper than the eye can view.
You have a pleasing personality
And that's an ever lovin' rare quality.
Now, show me a girl, a girl that's fine
And I'll choose the one with true lovin' ev'ry time,
'Cause I know beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
Beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
So if you're lookin' for a lover
(Oh, yeah) don't judge a book by its cover.
(Oh yeah) She may be fine on the outside
(Oh yeah) but so untrue on the inside.
The song "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" by Smokey Robinson and The Miracles talks about falling in love with a pretty face that deceived the singer but eventually finding true love in someone whose beauty lies within. The singer confesses that they were in love with a girl only because of her looks until someone else came along and gave their life meaning and pure delight. The singer then goes on to say they have learned to live without good looks and now knows that it is love that matters the most. Beauty may be a physical attribute but it does not determine the depth of affection it will be able to give.
As the song progresses, the singer describes that the girl who has shown them true love may not have a pretty face but she possesses tenderness which the singer loves the most. The song encourages the audience to go beyond outward appearances and look at a person's true nature, which is an ever-loving rare quality. The singer further emphasizes that they would always choose someone with true love over someone with just an attractive face. The song concludes that one should not be fooled by outer beauty and must not judge a person by their looks as it can be deceiving.
Line by Line Meaning
So in love, sad as could be
I fell in love with someone because of their looks, but it made me unhappy.
'Cause a pretty face got the best of me.
I was so focused on their appearance that I didn't think about their personality or other important qualities.
Suddenly you came into my life
You appeared in my life unexpectedly.
And gave it meaning and pure delight.
You brought joy and purpose to my life.
Now, good looks I've learned to do without
I don't care about appearances as much anymore.
'Cause now I know it's love that really counts
I realize that love and other important qualities matter more.
I know beauty's only skin deep.
I understand that physical appearance is not the most important thing.
Now, you speak your words warm and sincere
You express yourself genuinely and honestly.
And let me know that your love is here.
You show me your love and affection.
A pretty face you many not possess
You may not have a conventionally attractive face.
But what I like about you is your tenderness.
I appreciate your kind and gentle nature.
A pretty face may be some guys taste
Some people may prefer someone who is conventionally attractive.
But I'll take lovin' in its place,
But I value love and affection over physical appearance.
Now, friends ask what do I see in you.
My friends wonder why I am attracted to you.
But it goes deeper than the eye can view.
The reasons I like you are not just about physical appearance.
You have a pleasing personality
You have qualities that make you a good person to be around.
And that's an ever lovin' rare quality.
Those qualities are valuable and difficult to find.
Now, show me a girl, a girl that's fine
If I had a choice between two people, one attractive and one not, but with a good personality, I would choose the one with a good personality.
And I'll choose the one with true lovin' ev'ry time,
I value love and affection over physical appearance.
So if you're lookin' for a lover
If you are seeking a romantic partner.
(Oh, yeah) don't judge a book by its cover.
Don't make assumptions about someone's worth or value based solely on their appearance.
(Oh yeah) She may be fine on the outside
Someone may be attractive on the surface.
(Oh yeah) but so untrue on the inside.
But their personality may not match their appearance.
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Written by: IKE TURNER
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