Beautiful Girl
sweetbox（糖果盒子) 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 mine?
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 of Sweetbox's "Beautiful Girl" touch on the pressure that women face to conform to society's narrow standards of beauty. The song addresses the unrealistic expectations that are placed on women to be perfect, both physically and emotionally, in order to be considered desirable. The first verse mentions magazines and labels that promote unattainable ideals, causing the singer to feel insufficient despite her efforts. She questions why people only focus on external beauty when there is so much more to a person's worth. The second verse presents a more personal interaction with an unnamed person who seems to hold the singer to the same impossible standard. The chorus repeats the phrase "just a beautiful girl" to underscore how shallow this obsession with looks is. The bridge makes the argument that true beauty comes from within and that a person's worth cannot be summed up by their appearance.

One interesting aspect of this song is its origin. "Beautiful Girl" actually samples a classical piece by Johann Pachelbel called "Canon in D Major." Sweetbox combined this timeless melody with modern R&B and hip-hop elements to create a unique sound. The song was such a success that it became Sweetbox's signature piece and was used in multiple ads and television shows. Another notable fact is that Sweetbox is actually a German band, and "Beautiful Girl" was one of their few English-language hits. While the band was founded by German producers Roberto "Geo" Rosan and Heiko Schmidt, many of their vocalists have come from other countries, including Japan, China, and Denmark.

The song's message about beauty standards and female empowerment resonated with many people, and several cover versions were made, including one by American Idol alum Kimberley Locke. The song was also included on Sweetbox's greatest hits album, "The Greatest Hits," which was released in 2008. In 2019, a remixed version of the song was created for a Chinese TV show called "The Next Top Bang" and gained renewed popularity. Overall, "Beautiful Girl" remains a beloved and impactful song that promotes self-acceptance and diversity.

Chords: Unfortunately, no information is available on the specific chords used in "Beautiful Girl."

Line by Line Meaning

Another magazine creates a dream that I can't reach
A magazine's portrayal of beauty is unrealistic for me to attain

That I can't be but I try to be
Despite its lack of feasibility, I make an attempt to be like the magazine's version of perfection

And another label tells me That it's just not enough to be just me
A company tells me that who I am isn't sufficient to meet their standards

Airbrush those thoughts, because they're not pretty
I push aside my own insecurities because they don't align with society's definition of beautiful

But why do you want Just a beautiful girl
Why is society so fixated on outward beauty?

With the perfect answers And the perfect smile So you never have to really try
As a beautiful girl, society assumes I have everything figured out and don't need to put in as much effort

Another diet failure Another night of you ignoring me And your silence burns through my dignity
My attempts to conform to society's beauty standards leave me feeling rejected and ashamed

You're not a glossy cover either So why are you expecting me to be?
Just as you aren't perfect, why should I be held to an unattainable standard?

Flesh or fantasy, my heart still beats
Regardless of my appearance or how others perceive me, I am still human with emotions and feelings

What's so damn attractive about being a mine? I know my beauty's in my story not one line
Why should outward beauty be more desirable than a person's unique experiences and personality? My worth is not solely based on my appearance.

Isn't all that it seems
Society's perception of a beautiful girl is not an accurate representation of the complexity and depth of a person

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