"What Makes You Beautiful" is a new english song by One Direction published on One Direction YouTube channel. The song was written by Carl Falk, Rami, and Savan Kotecha and was produced by Carl Falk and Rami. Released on July… Read More
What Makes You Beautiful Lyrics
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[Verse 1: Liam]
You're insecure, don't know what for
You're turnin' heads when you walk through the door
Don't need makeup to cover up (Huh)
Bein' the way that you are is enough
[Pre-Chorus: Harry]
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
[Chorus: All, Harry]
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
[Verse 2: Zayn]
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 eyes
[Pre-Chorus: Harry]
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you
[Chorus: All, Harry]
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else ('Body 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
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
[Bridge: All]
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na, na
Na, na-na-na, na-na
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na, na, na
Na, na-na-na, na-na
[Breakdown: Harry]
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
[Chorus: All, Harry, Zayn]
Baby, you light up my world like nobody else (Light up my world like nobody else)
The way that you flip your hair (C'mon) gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground (Smile at the ground), it ain't hard to tell
You don't know, oh-oh, you don't know you're beautiful (Oh, woah)
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 (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
[Written By Savan Kotecha]
[Verse 1: Liam]
In this section, Liam sings about the girl being insecure and unaware of her beauty. Her simple, natural demeanor, which others notice, is enough to turn heads. The singer reassures her that she doesn't need to hide behind makeup or change anything about herself because she is already perfect as she is.
[Pre-Chorus: Harry]
Here, Harry emphasizes how everyone in the room can see her beauty except for her. This lack of awareness adds to her charm, as it makes her humble and endearing. It's this very unawareness that the singer finds captivating.
[Chorus: All & Harry]
The chorus reflects the singer’s amazement at how this girl lights up his world. He feels overwhelmed by her, especially by the way she carries herself. He wishes she could see herself through his eyes to understand why he is so drawn to her. The repeated phrase "you don't know you're beautiful" serves as the heart of the song, expressing how her lack of self-realization makes her even more attractive.
[Verse 2: Zayn]
Zayn’s verse continues the theme of trying to convince the girl of her own worth. He suggests that she has it wrong, thinking she's not good enough, and that his feelings for her are strong because of how genuine and shy she is. Her tendency to turn away when he looks into her eyes shows her vulnerability, which only deepens his affection for her.
[Bridge: All]
The bridge creates a playful mood with the repeating "na-na-na" chants, symbolizing the fun and carefree nature of the song. It highlights the positive and uplifting emotions the singer feels when trying to express his love and admiration for her.
[Breakdown: Harry]
In this section, Harry restates the central idea of the song. He reiterates how the girl lights up his world and is the most beautiful person to him, even though she is unaware of it. This section brings the song back to its core message, reinforcing the celebration of her beauty.
[Chorus: All, Harry, Zayn]
The final chorus reaffirms the singer’s admiration for the girl, blending Harry and Zayn’s vocals with the group to create a sense of unity in the message. The girl’s beauty, both inside and out, remains the central focus, and the repeated lines emphasize that the singer’s feelings will never change.
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About Song
"What Makes You Beautiful" is a new english song by One Direction published on One Direction YouTube channel. The song was written by Carl Falk, Rami, and Savan Kotecha and was produced by Carl Falk and Rami. Released on July 23, 2020, the track is part of One Direction's debut album Up All Night.
The song celebrates natural beauty and self-confidence. It revolves around the idea of reassuring someone who is unaware of their attractiveness, emphasizing that their insecurities are unfounded. The lyrics suggest that the singer admires their partner for qualities they don't even realize they possess, reinforcing the theme of love, self-worth, and the charming innocence of not knowing one's own beauty.
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