Beauty Is Only Skin Deep
The Temptations Lyrics

So in love, sad as could be
I was in love with someone who was beautiful, but they betrayed me and now I am sad.

'Cause a pretty face got the best of me
I was too focused on someone's good looks and it blinded me to who they truly were.

Suddenly you came into my life
You appeared out of nowhere and changed everything for me.

And gave it meaning and pure delight
You made my life meaningful and full of joy.

Now, good looks I've learned to do without
I have learned to not place so much value on someone's appearance.

'Cause now I know it's love that really counts
I now realize that love is the most important thing in a relationship.

I know beauty's only skin deep
I understand that beauty is only a superficial trait and not an indicator of someone's character.

Now, you speak your words warm and sincere
You speak in a way that is genuine and sincere, letting me know that your love is real.

And let's me know that your love is near
You make me feel loved and cared for.

A pretty face you many not possess
You may not have the physical beauty that other people value.

But what I like about you is your tenderness
But what I appreciate about you is your kind and gentle nature.

A pretty face may be some guys taste
Some guys may prefer a woman who is conventionally beautiful.

But I'll take lovin' in its place
But I value love over physical appearance.

'Cause I know beauty's only skin deep
Because I understand that beauty is not a reliable indicator of someone's character.

Now, friends ask what do I see in you
My friends are curious about why I am attracted to you.

But it goes deeper than the eye can view
But my attraction to you is based on more than just physical appearance.

You have a pleasing personality
I find your personality to be charming and attractive.

And that's an ever lovin' rare quality
Your personality is a rare and wonderful quality that I value highly.

Now, show me a girl, a girl that's fine
If you show me a conventionally beautiful woman,

And I'll choose the one with true lovin' ev'ry time
I will choose the woman who is capable of true love every time.

'Cause I know that beauty's only skin deep
Because I know that beauty is a superficial trait.

And I believe that (yeah yeah yeah)
And I am confident that this belief is true.

So if you're lookin' for a lover
So if you are seeking someone to love,

(Oh, yeah) don't judge a book by its cover
Do not base your opinion on someone solely on their physical appearance.

(Oh yeah) she may be fine on the outside
Just because someone looks good on the outside,

(Oh yeah) but so untrue on the inside
It does not necessarily mean they are a good person on the inside.