What Makes You Beautiful
Tyler Ward Lyrics
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Don't know what for,
You′re turning heads as 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,
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
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,
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 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 (Oh),
If only you saw what I can see,
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
(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 Tyler Ward's song "What Makes You Beautiful" express a message of appreciation and admiration for an individual who is unaware of their beauty. Ward sings about this person being insecure, despite being able to turn heads upon entering a room. He emphasizes that this person does not need to wear makeup to cover up because "being the way that you are is enough." Ward expresses his own attraction to this person, calling them "beautiful" and saying they "light up my world like nobody else." However, despite everyone else being able to see this person's beauty, they are not aware of it themselves - evident in their shyness and turning away when someone looks into their eyes.
The song's message is uplifting and attempts to remind the listener that even if they do not feel beautiful, there is someone who sees their unique qualities and appreciates them. The lyrics also suggest that there is something special and attractive about humility and a lack of awareness of one's own beauty. The upbeat melody and catchy chorus make the song an anthem for self-love and appreciation.
Line by Line Meaning
You're insecure,
You lack confidence in yourself and your appearance.
Don't know what for,
You're not sure why you feel insecure.
You're turning heads as you walk through the door,
People take notice of you as soon as you arrive.
Don't need make-up,
You don't have to use make-up to look beautiful.
To cover up,
To hide imperfections or flaws from others.
Being the way that you are is enough,
Your natural self is beautiful and valuable.
Everyone else in the room can see it,
Other people can see your beauty and worth.
Everyone else but you,
But you can't see it yourself.
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
You have a special quality that brightens up my life.
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
Small actions that you do can make me very happy and excited.
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You may look down or feel shy, but your smile still shows your beauty.
You don't know,
You're unaware of your own beauty and worth.
Oh oh,
A repeated phrase used for emphasis or rhythm.
If only you saw what I can see,
If you could see yourself through my eyes, you would understand how wonderful you are.
You'll understand why I want you so desperately,
You would understand why I'm so eager to be with you.
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,
I'm amazed by your beauty and can't believe you don't see it yourself.
You don't know,
Again emphasizing your lack of awareness of your own beauty.
That's what makes you beautiful
Your humility and unawareness of your own beauty is what makes you most beautiful.
To prove I'm right,
I'm so certain that you're beautiful and valuable that I wrote a song to convince you.
I put it in a song,
I expressed my feelings in a creative way through music.
I don't know why,
I'm not sure why you're acting so shy or if there's anything specific causing your insecurity.
You're being shy,
You're exhibiting behavior that suggests hesitancy or discomfort.
And turn away when I look into your eye eye eyes,
You avoid eye contact with me, which may be a sign of insecurity or discomfort.
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
A repeated phrase used for rhythm in the song's chorus.
If only you saw what I can see,
A repeated line from the previous verse, emphasizing again how great you are if you could see yourself the way I do.
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Reiterating the idea that if you realized your own beauty, you would understand why I pursue you so strongly.
That's what makes you beautiful
The fact that you don't see your own beauty makes you even more captivating.
Writer(s): Yacoub Rami, Kotecha Savan Harish, Falk Carl Anthony
Contributed by Olivia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tyler Ward
I'm so excited to see your lovely faces on tour!!! Who's coming to a show?!? Tickets: tylerwardmusic . com / tour
Erin Lee
I'm currently suffering by anorexia nervosa and I feel so heavy, fat, and ugly, still. I was scrolling through YouTube when I came across this cover. It brought me to tears, it's so beautiful and your voice is so soothing. Every time I'm feeling fat, ugly, and worthless I'm going to listen to this. It's helping me pull through and I can't thank you enough. You're so inspiring and your voice is amazing. Thank you so much. <3
Ell
Only a few people give me goosebumps when they sing. I'm a huge directioner, and I have to admit that is the best version sung of this song, after One Direction's of course. You're truly talented, the goosebumps on my arms prove that:)!
Awhlyssa
Tyler is like an inspiration! He can make songs so beautiful and the way it sounds is just breathtaking, keep doing what you do Tyler!!!
BubblyCricket
I love this song, and to hear it slowed down to more of a love song feel is just... perfection. That seems to be a word I use a lot when talking about you. I'm slowly recruiting people and spreading the word. I just introduced a new girl to your music. She's already downloading your music on itunes, and we're making plans to come to your tour. CAN'T WAIT!
Schuyler Biles
I think one of the reasons I love Tyler's videos so much (other than his AMAZING talent) is how much fun it looks like he's having when he makes these videos. It shows that he truly loves what he does and life is pretty great for him in that moment of time... I just wish we all could be like that... :)
Tyler Ward
Hello friends! I would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to check out my newest original song, "Beginning of a Bad Idea" - I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on the song/video. The video posted as my channel's default video. Feel free to watch it! PS. I'M ON TOUR! I'll see you soon (dates on my website)!
Kasper Christensen
you need to take a trip to denmark - tour with lindsey - that would be awesome ;) twice the awesomeness :D
izai saja
Kasper Christensen Indonesia maybe
GamingPipAlt
hi Tyler Ward, i have listened to your music since your first video and i have seen you live in birmingham in the UK, i am a big fan, keep up the good work and please come back to the UK again i enjoyed your show.