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Scars to Your Beautiful Lyrics

by Alessia Cara

Lyricist: Alessia Cara

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Scars to Your Beautiful Lyrics

She just wants to be Beautiful, she goes unnoticed, she knows No limits, she craves attention She praises an image She prays to be sculpted by the sculptor Oh, she don't see the light that's shining Deeper than the eyes, can find it Maybe we have made her blind So she tries to cover up her pain And cut her woes away 'Cause cover girls don't cry After their face is made But there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark You should know you're beautiful just the way you are And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh... And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful She has dreams to be An envy, so she's Starving, you know, Cover girls eat nothing, she says "Beauty is pain and there's beauty in everything What's a little bit of hunger? I can go a little while longer", she fades away She don't see her perfect She don't understand she's worth it Or that beauty goes deep within the surface Oh-oh, oh-oh So to all the girls that's hurting Let me be your mirror Help you see a little bit clearer The light that shines within There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark You should know you're beautiful just the way you are And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful No better you than the you that you are (No better you than the you that you are) No better life than the life we're living (No better life than the life we're living) No better time for your shine, you're a star (No better time for your shine, you're a star) Oh, you're beautiful, oh, you're beautiful And there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark You should know you're beautiful just the way you are And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh And you don't have to change a thing The world could change its heart No scars to your beautiful We're stars and we're beautiful

Meaning of Scars to Your Beautiful

“Scars to Your Beautiful” is a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and defiance against unrealistic beauty standards, delivered with Alessia Cara’s signature raw honesty. The song’s narrative centers around a young woman consumed by the pressure to conform – she chases an unattainable ideal promoted by media and societal expectations, desperately trying to sculpt herself into something “perfect” through dieting, covering up perceived flaws, and ultimately, suppressing her emotions. Cara masterfully portrays this internal struggle, highlighting the damaging effects of prioritizing external validation over genuine self-worth. The lyrics expose a tragic cycle: the girl’s hunger for attention leads to a distorted perception of beauty, fueled by the belief that pain is intrinsically linked to attractiveness – a sentiment tragically echoed in the “cover girls don't cry” refrain. However, the song pivots powerfully towards an uplifting message of empowerment. Cara acts as a guiding voice, urging listeners to recognize their inherent value and resist the urge to change themselves. The repeated assertion, "You should know you’re beautiful just the way you are," becomes a mantra, encouraging self-love and celebrating individuality – particularly embracing imperfections, symbolized by “scars.” Ultimately, the song isn't simply about physical beauty; it’s a profound exploration of inner strength, resilience, and the importance of finding light within oneself, suggesting that true beauty lies not in conforming to external pressures but in accepting and loving who you are, flaws and all. It’s a timely reminder that we are all “stars,” deserving of recognition for our unique brilliance.

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