Beautiful Girl
Sweetbox Lyrics


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Another magazine creates a dream that I can't reach
That I can't be but I try to be
And another label tells me
That it's just not enough to be just me
Airbrush those thoughts, because they're not pretty
But why do you want

Just a beautiful girl
Just a beautiful girl
Is that all that you need?
Tell me what's a beautiful girl
What's a beautiful girl
Is that all that you see?
With the perfect answers
And the perfect smile
So you never have to really try
You know that a beautiful girl
A beautiful girl
Isn't all that it seems

Another diet failure
Another night of you ignoring me
And your silence burns through my dignity
You're not a glossy cover either
So why are you expecting me to be?
Flesh or fantasy, my heart still beats
But why do you want

Just a beautiful girl
Just a beautiful girl
Is that all that you need?
Tell me what's a beautiful girl
What's a beautiful girl
Is that all that you see?
With the perfect answers
And the perfect smile
So you never have to really try
You know that a beautiful girl
A beautiful girl
Isn't all that it seems

What's so damn attractive about being a mime?
I know my beauty's in my story not one line

Just a beautiful girl
Just a beautiful girl
Is that all that you need?
Tell me what's a beautiful girl
What's a beautiful girl
Is that all that you see?
With the perfect answers
And the perfect smile
So you never have to really try
You know that a beautiful girl
A beautiful girl




Isn't all that it seems
Isn't all that it seems

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Beautiful Girl" by Sweetbox tackles the issue of how society places an overwhelming emphasis on the physical appearance of women, rather than their character, skills, or talents. The lyrics state that various magazines and labels push an idealized version of beauty and often make women feel inadequate if they do not fit that mold. The pressure to be perfect can be overwhelming and can make women feel like they are not good enough.


The song also suggests that people often judge a woman's worth based on her external appearance and what she can offer them, rather than looking beyond the surface to see who she truly is. It is not about being "just" a beautiful girl, but about being more than that. The lyrics highlight the fact that the expectation to be "perfect" can lead to physical and emotional damage, including diet failures and a sense of worthlessness.


Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of self-affirmation and being true to oneself, rather than trying to fit into society's unrealistic beauty standards. Rather than focusing solely on external beauty, women should embrace their unique qualities and talents, as these are what make them truly beautiful.


Line by Line Meaning

Another magazine creates a dream that I can't reach
The unrealistic images in magazines make me feel like I'm not good enough.


That I can't be but I try to be
Even though I know I cannot meet those standards, I still try my best to be perfect.


And another label tells me That it's just not enough to be just me
The music industry wants me to conform to their standards instead of being my authentic self.


Airbrush those thoughts, because they're not pretty
I try to suppress my negative thoughts and feelings because they don't fit society's standard of beauty.


But why do you want
I wonder why society values beauty over substance.


Just a beautiful girl Just a beautiful girl Is that all that you need?
Is physical beauty the only thing that matters?


Tell me what's a beautiful girl What's a beautiful girl Is that all that you see?
I question whether people see beyond external appearances.


With the perfect answers And the perfect smile So you never have to really try
Society expects women to have everything figured out and look perfect while doing it, without putting in any real effort.


You know that a beautiful girl A beautiful girl Isn't all that it seems
Being beautiful doesn't necessarily equate to happiness or fulfillment.


Another diet failure Another night of you ignoring me
I struggle to attain a perfect body, yet I often feel invisible to others despite my efforts.


And your silence burns through my dignity You're not a glossy cover either So why are you expecting me to be?
I feel degraded by being ignored, yet those who expect me to be perfect often do not meet those same standards themselves.


Flesh or fantasy, my heart still beats
Regardless of whether they see me as a physical being or a figment of their imagination, I am still a human with emotions.


What's so damn attractive about being a mime? I know my beauty's in my story not one line
I question why people are drawn to superficial beauty when my true beauty lies in my individual story and experiences.


Isn't all that it seems
The facade of external beauty is just that—a facade. It doesn't define my worth or my happiness.




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Another magazine creates a dream that I can't reach
That I can't be but I try to be
And another label tells me
That it's just not enough to be just me
Airbrush those thoughts, because they're not pretty
But why do you want

Just a beautiful girl
Just a beautiful girl
Is that all that you need?
Tell me what's a beautiful girl
What's a beautiful girl
Is that all that you see?
With the perfect answers
And the perfect smile
So you never have to really try
You know that a beautiful girl
A beautiful girl
Isn't all that it seems

Another diet failure
Another night of you ignoring me
And your silence burns through my dignity
You're not a glossy cover either
So why are you expecting me to be?
Flesh or fantasy, my heart still beats
But why do you want
Just a beautiful girl
Just a beautiful girl
Is that all that you need?
Tell me what's a beautiful girl
What's a beautiful girl
Is that all that you see?
With the perfect answers
And the perfect smile
So you never have to really try
You know that a beautiful girl
A beautiful girl
Isn't all that it seems

What's so damn attractive about being a mime?
I know my beauty's in my story not one line

Just a beautiful girl
Just a beautiful girl
Is that all that you need?
Tell me what's a beautiful girl
What's a beautiful girl
Is that all that you see?
With the perfect answers
And the perfect smile
So you never have to really try
You know that a beautiful girl
A beautiful girl
Isn't all that it seems
Isn't all that it seems

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