What Makes You Beautiful
Stereo Avenue Lyrics
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Don't know what for
You're turning heads when you walk through the door
Don't need make-up to cover up
Being the way that you are is enough
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh oh
That's what makes you beautiful
So co-come on, you got it wrong
To prove I'm right, I put it in a song
I don't know why, you're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eye-eye-eyes
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh oh
That's what makes you beautiful
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
(You don't know, oh oh)
You don't know you're beautiful
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful
If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know, oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh oh
That's what makes you beautiful
The lyrics of "What Makes You Beautiful" by Stereo Avenue focus on the theme of self-perception and the lack of self-awareness in the subject of the song. The singer describes a person who is insecure and unaware of their own beauty. The lines "You're insecure, don't know what for" suggest that the person lacks confidence and is unsure of themselves.
The song highlights the fact that the person mentioned doesn't need to rely on makeup or other external factors to be attractive. The lyrics state, "Don't need make-up to cover up, being the way that you are is enough." This emphasizes the idea that their natural self is beautiful and appealing to others.
Despite everyone else recognizing the person's beauty, the individual remains oblivious to it. The lyrics emphasize this by saying, "Everyone else in the room can see it, everyone else but you." The singer then expresses their personal admiration, stating that the person lights up their world like nobody else.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You don't know you're beautiful," further emphasizing the subject's lack of self-awareness. The singer desires for the person to see themselves as they are, and understand the depth of their desirability. The line "If only you saw what I can see, you'll understand why I want you so desperately" suggests that the singer is deeply attracted to the person but is frustrated by their lack of understanding.
The song's overall message is to encourage self-acceptance and for the person to recognize and value their own beauty. It urges the individual to see themselves through the eyes of others and understand what makes them uniquely attractive. The repeated chorus and catchy melody serve as a reminder that their natural qualities are what make them beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
You're insecure
You lack self-confidence
Don't know what for
You are unsure of your worth or purpose
You're turning heads when you walk through the door
Your presence attracts attention and admiration
Don't need make-up to cover up
You don't require cosmetics to hide your true self
Being the way that you are is enough
Embracing your authentic self is sufficient
Everyone else in the room can see it
People around you recognize your beauty
Everyone else but you
But you fail to acknowledge it
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
You bring immense joy and brightness into my life
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
Your simple actions have a powerful effect on me
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
Your modesty is obvious, even when you try to conceal it
You don't know, oh oh
You are oblivious to your own beauty
You don't know you're beautiful
You remain unaware of your own attractiveness
If only you saw what I can see
If only you could perceive yourself through my eyes
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
You would comprehend the depth of my longing for you
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
At this moment, I am astounded by your presence
That's what makes you beautiful
Your lack of awareness is what makes you truly stunning
So co-come on, you got it wrong
Come on, you have misunderstood the situation
To prove I'm right, I put it in a song
To justify my perspective, I express it through music
I don't know why, you're being shy
I am uncertain why you are displaying timidity
And turn away when I look into your eye-eye-eyes
And avoid making eye contact with me
Na na na na na na na na na na
Non-lexical vocalization
Na na na na na na
Non-lexical vocalization
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
You bring immense joy and brightness into my life
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
Your simple actions have a powerful effect on me
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
Your modesty is obvious, even when you try to conceal it
(You don't know, oh oh)
You are oblivious to your own beauty
You don't know you're beautiful
You remain unaware of your own attractiveness
You don't know you're beautiful, oh oh
You fail to realize your own beauty
That's what makes you beautiful
Your lack of awareness is what makes you truly stunning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Savan Harish Kotecha, Rami Yacoub, Carl Anthony Falk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
kenma k.
I'm usually into present-day songs but THIS SONG IS JUST GREAT.
I was like 3 years old or something when this came out BUT EVEN WHEN IM LISTENING TO IT IN 2022, ITS JUST PERFECT-
This is going straight in my playlist.
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You're insecure, don't know what for
You're turning heads when you walk through the do-o-or
Don't need make-up to cover up
Being the way that you are is enou-ou-ough
… Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else, but you, ooh
… Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful
… If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm lookin' at you, and I can't believe
… You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
That's what makes you beautiful
… So c-come on, you got it wrong
To prove I'm right, I put it in a song
I don't know why you're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eye-eye-eyes
… Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else, but you, ooh
… Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful
… If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm lookin' at you, and I can't believe
… You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
That's what makes you beautiful
… Na-na-na, na-na-na, na, na, na
Na-na-na, na-na-na
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na, na, na
Na-na-na, na-na-na
… Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
(You don't know, oh-oh)
You don't know you're beautiful
… Baby, you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground, it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful
… If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm lookin' at you, and I can't believe
… You don't know, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
You don't know you're beautiful, oh-oh
That's what makes you beautiful
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The lines
You’ll understand why
I want you so desperately
Right now I’m looking
At you and I can’t believe
You don’t know,
That’s what makes you beautiful
Is the lines I can say when I want my dream scooter and I’m looking at it right now for my birthday
In 4 months
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Dharmi Abhisheka
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i remember my classmate singing this and we would always sing along with him ....such happy memories ☺️
Omkar Dhumal
🇮🇳 India
Ni-shaat Noordien
Remind me so much of childhood 😊❤
Consuelo Marasigan
Yes
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I'm not a directioner but not gonna lie this song is a masterpiece and it's so addictive 🙂✊
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a directioner and bts soft fan and I am so glad to see the lovely army and directioners interacting 😍😍😍😍
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I'm too not a directioner but army 💜
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@piper allen uwu congratulations everyone is pretty in there own way and this song give a confident vibe that yea I am pretty lol