The band is best known for performing "You're Standing on My Neck" (released for streaming in 2020 as "Daria (Official MTV Theme)", which was featured as the opening theme to the MTV animated series Daria. Splendora also performed "Turn the Sun Down" and "College Try" for the Daria television films Is It Fall Yet? and Is It College Yet?, respectively.
Beautiful
Splendora Lyrics
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We don't hate you
We don't hate you because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
I see your magnitude
and all the radiance that you exude
but I can't remember your name
What is it to me?
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Are you a movie star?
It must be groovy to be if you are
Lovely to look at your face
but when your youth dissapears without a trace
Are you any place?
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
This is your ticket in
This is your ticket out
You can't wait to get out
Are you a super waif?
Do you think you have something we all crave?
For when we get hungry we eat,
You hold your tongue, and they treat you like a freak,
Now you better speak
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Beautiful
Pa pa pa pa pa pa
you're beautiful
beautiful
beautiful
The song "Beautiful" by Splendora conveys a message of societal pressure and judgement towards individuals who are perceived as beautiful. The opening lyrics, "We don't hate you because you're beautiful" emphasizes how people who are beautiful are often unfairly judged and discriminated against. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the concept of beauty as a double-edged sword, with admiration comes trivialization and scrutiny.
The following lyrics, "I see your magnitude and all the radiance that you exude but I can't remember your name, I can't remember who you're supposed to be" emphasizes how individuals who are deemed beautiful are reduced to only their appearance and not their character. The sentiment that one's worth is determined by their beauty is portrayed in the lyrics "Are you a movie star? It must be groovy to be if you are. Lovely to look at your face but when your youth disappears without a trace, are you anyplace?" The fragment of beauty fades with time, and society is only interested in the surface level of the person.
The chorus, "We don't hate you because you're beautiful" provides ironic misdirection as the repetition conveys not just a message of compliments and admiration but also unfavorable criticism for being heavily judged just because of their looks. As the lyrics progress, "Are you a super waif? Do you think you have something we all crave? For when we get hungry we eat. You hold your tongue, and they treat you like a freak, now you better speak," the song lyrically critiques the perception of body image and weight in modern society. The lyrics conclude with the song's main message, that one's worth lies within oneself rather than one's beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
We don't hate you
We bear no ill will towards you
We don't hate you
We genuinely don't harbor hate or contempt for you
We don't hate you because you're beautiful
The fact that you're beautiful is not a reason for us to hate you
Because you're beautiful
Your appearance is quite striking
I see your magnitude
I perceive you as having great importance or impact
and all the radiance that you exude
Your aura or energy emits a powerful, warm glow of light or heat
but I can't remember your name
I can't recall the moniker associated with your identity
I can't remember who you're supposed to be
I can't recollect the expectations tied to your existence
What is it to me?
Why should I be bothered or concerned about that?
Are you a movie star?
Do you happen to be a celebrity of film?
It must be groovy to be if you are
It seems like life would be fantastic and fun if you are indeed one
Lovely to look at your face
Your facial features are quite delightful to observe
but when your youth dissapears without a trace
But when your vitality, freshness, or innocence disappears without a hint or sign
Are you any place?
Does your essence still exist somewhere?
This is your ticket in
This is your opportunity for acceptance or inclusion
This is your ticket out
This is your escape route or way out of a situation
You can't wait to get out
You're eagerly anticipating or longing for a chance to leave
Are you a super waif?
Do you happen to be a very thin, fragile-looking person adopted as a model representative for an oppressive social culture?
Do you think you have something we all crave?
Do you believe you possess something that we all desperately desire?
For when we get hungry we eat,
When we feel empty or lacking, we instinctively seek something to fill or satisfy us
You hold your tongue, and they treat you like a freak,
If you stay silent or submissive, they'll likely consider you a bizarre or unusual individual
Now you better speak
It's time for you to assert yourself and make your presence known
Beautiful
An expression of awe or amazement at your stunning beauty
Pa pa pa pa pa pa
Nonsensical syllables meant to accompany the music
you're beautiful
You exhibit a breathtaking level of beauty
beautiful
A reaffirmation of how truly beautiful you are
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Titan
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Ow, ow
I see your magnitude
And all the radiance that you exude
But I can't remember your name
I can't remember who you're supposed to be
What is it to me
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Are you a movie star?
It must be groovy to be if you are
Lovely to look at your face
But when your youth disappears without a trace
Are you anyplace
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Ow, ow, ow, ow
This is your ticket in
This is your ticket out
You can't wait to get out
Are you a super-waif
Do you think you have something we all crave
When we get hungry we eat
You hold your tongue and they treat you like a freak
Now you'd better speak
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Beautiful
Ba ba ba ba ba ba
You're beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Ow, ow, ow, ow
Titan
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Ow, ow
I see your magnitude
And all the radiance that you exude
But I can't remember your name
I can't remember who you're supposed to be
What is it to me
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Are you a movie star?
It must be groovy to be if you are
Lovely to look at your face
But when your youth disappears without a trace
Are you anyplace
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Ow, ow, ow, ow
This is your ticket in
This is your ticket out
You can't wait to get out
Are you a super-waif
Do you think you have something we all crave
When we get hungry we eat
You hold your tongue and they treat you like a freak
Now you'd better speak
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
We don't hate you
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Because you're beautiful
Beautiful
Ba ba ba ba ba ba
You're beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Ow, ow, ow, ow
Richard Wise
How does this band not have more views given that they did the opening for Daria? I guess that was the day when people didn't have an internet where you could find anything anytimr
Bebbo
Such a good song for a hot summer car ride ♡
shani
This song is awesome!
La Mayu
love this song !!!
Parker Jean
i love this songggg
Marijavera Drzmanoska
So you're telling me Justin Bieber became famous but this Band never became well-known and just release ONE album. Something is definitely wrong with society.
X
Welcome to sick, sad world
Chumon In Chains
It's because they got shafted by their label. It was a whole fucked up thing.
Nain Barría
Because society is stupid and Splendora are a decent band. Justin Bieber isn't and will never be >:-(