Fugly
Unveiling Beauty's Mask: A Reckoning with Self-Worth
Lyrics
I've got a southern family
I come from a southern family
They say to be a lady
They advise me to act like a lady
Tell em I'm a queen
I assert my identity as a queen
They say they don't know what that means
They express confusion or disbelief about what being a queen means
Pretty is as pretty does, but all of that's above me
Conventional sayings about beauty and behavior don't concern me
If happy girls are pretty girls, then I must be fucking ugly
If happiness defines beauty, then I feel like I must be unattractive
I threw my phone away
I discarded my phone due to the burden of carrying it
Cause I was sick of carrying it
A plea for attention or understanding, expressing frustration
Throw me a bone today
A desire for support or encouragement
I'm a bitch burying shit
I am dealing with difficult situations and emotions
Cause maybe at six feet deep
Symbolic burying of negative emotions or experiences
I can finally get some sleep
A wish for peace or relief from stress
Sent my manager a selfie
Sharing a selfie with a manager, seeking assistance
He asked if he could help my
The manager offers help or support
Circles under my eyes got me rough around the edges
Tiredness or stress is visible in physical appearance
But faking smiles in grocery aisles feels like licking lemon wedges
Acting happy in public feels unpleasant, like a bitter experience
Pretty is as pretty does, but all of that's above me
Traditional beauty standards are not a concern
If happy girls are pretty girls, then I must be fucking ugly
Expressing a feeling of unattractiveness despite happiness
I just want some serotonin
Seeking happiness-inducing neurotransmitter (serotonin)
And a laugh to crack me open
Desire for joy and laughter to lift mood
When things are looking up, I'm still feeling down
Despite positive circumstances, feeling emotionally low
Think my brain is fucking broken
Suspecting mental health challenges or struggles
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