Tata Young (born Amita Marie Young; December 14, 1980 in Bangkok, Thailand)… Read Full Bio ↴Tata Young (born Amita Marie Young; December 14, 1980 in Bangkok, Thailand), is a Thai-American singer, model, actress and dancer. She gained prominence when she placed first in a national singing contest at age 11, subsequently signing a record deal and releasing her first album Amita Tata Young (1996). Within five months, the album had sold over one million copies. Young has released three english studio albums, I Believe (2004), Temperature Rising (2006) and Ready for Love (2009).

Young has acted in three films, The Red Bike Story (Jakkayan See Daeng), O-Negative and Plai Tien a TV drama Wick of the Candle. She sang "Reach For The Stars" at the Bangkok opening ceremony for the 13th Asian Games in 1998 and also sang Dhoom Dhoom, the English version of the title song for the 2004 Bollywood movie Dhoom.

Ugly
Tata Young Lyrics

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I'll play you out like PSP
Nintendo Wii and Sega 3 or 4 or 5
What have you
Why would you even try to get above me
You're too ugly, ugly

I'm like TV, you see me, hear me like CD
But clearly we be on

Different degree levels, whatever
No you can't touch me
T-T-Touch me, touch me

Ladies and Gentlemen
You're welcome to the freak show
It's official and you're seated in the front row

Don't you blink 'cause you're
About to see some heads roll
Live and direct - Full on effect
Shit gonna, gonna get
Ugly - Ugly
Oh Wee

Oh my god you didn't
Are you kidding me
Can you keep your kitten in the cage
Instead of every tabloid page
Now that's nasty
That shit is nasty, nasty

Don't tell me watch my mouth
I'm not about to watch my mouth
I can't turn my eyeballs inside out
This is my house, my house
I'm classy
You're t-rashy, trashy

Ladies and Gentlemen
You're welcome to the freak show
It's official and you're seated in the front row

Don't you blink 'cause you're
About to see some heads roll
Live and direct - Full on effect
Shit gonna, gonna get
Ugly - Ugly
Oh Wee

Ladies and Gentlemen
You are welcome to the freak show
It's official and you're seated in the front row

Ladies and Gentlemen
You're welcome to the freak show
It's official and you're seated in the front row

Don't you blink 'cause you're
About to see some heads roll
Live and direct - Full on effect
Shit gonna, gonna get
Ugly - Ugly
Oh Wee

Oh Wee
Ugly

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tata Young's song Ugly are a powerful commentary on self-awareness and the impact it can have on one's self-esteem. The song speaks from the perspective of someone who has a strong sense of their own worth and is not afraid to express it. The comparison of the singer's own level of fame and success to that of their target's underscores the idea that the singer is in a different league, and the use of the descriptor "ugly" takes on a double meaning, implying both physical unattractiveness and a lack of inner beauty or value.

The second verse continues the theme of separation and distance between the two individuals, with the singer highlighting the contrast between their own level of refinement and that of their target. The listener is then invited to the "freak show," a metaphor for the societal hierarchy in which physical appearance is often prioritized above all else. This sets up the final repetition of the chorus, which declares that "shit gonna get ugly" for anyone who tries to compete with the singer or impugn their character.

Overall, Tata Young's Ugly challenges the listener to recognize and embrace their own unique strengths and qualities, and encourages them to reject those who would try to tear them down or hold them back.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll play you out like PSP
I'll beat and defeat you like a video game, effortlessly.

Nintendo Wii and Sega 3 or 4 or 5
Regardless of the gaming device you choose, I will always come out on top.

Why would you even try to get above me
It's pointless to compete with me since I always win.

You're too ugly, ugly
You're not attractive enough to ever surpass my greatness.

I'm like TV, you see me, hear me like CD
I am highly visible and audible, like a TV and CD, respectively.

But clearly we be on different degree levels, whatever
Our abilities and accomplishments are on completely different levels, regardless of what you believe.

No you can't touch me T-T-Touch me, touch me
You can't compete with me or come close to my level of success.

Ladies and Gentlemen You're welcome to the freak show
You are welcome to witness the spectacle of my greatness.

It's official and you're seated in the front row
The show is officially starting and you have the best seat in the house.

Don't you blink 'cause you're About to see some heads roll
Stay focused and don't miss a minute of the show because you're about to witness some serious competition.

Live and direct - Full on effect Shit gonna, gonna get Ugly - Ugly Oh Wee
It's about to get real and it's not going to be pretty.

Oh my god you didn't Are you kidding me Can you keep your kitten in the cage Instead of every tabloid page Now that's nasty That shit is nasty, nasty
Stop spreading rumors and creating drama; it's distasteful and gross.

Don't tell me watch my mouth I'm not about to watch my mouth I can't turn my eyeballs inside out This is my house, my house I'm classy You're t-rashy, trashy
Don't try to censor me or dictate my behavior. This is my domain and I am composed and refined, unlike you.

Oh Wee Ugly
Things are getting heated and it's not going to be pretty.

Contributed by William D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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