Patricia Aleckzandra | Vigorbuddy
In a world where beauty is actually defined by what society thinks is beautiful, we have overlooked our own definition of “beauty”. Thus resulting to the times we question ourselves if we are beautiful according to the standards set by society. It is good to know that there are people who would be there to constantly remind you of that you are indeed beautiful. It is also inspiring that there are also motivational books to boost your confidence up. But if these things still does not work, we still have music. Here are 8 songs that will remind you of how genuinely beautiful you are.
- PRETTY HURTS by Beyonce
Society pressures women to fit on the scale of what women should look like. The song Pretty Hurts tells us the struggles of every woman to attain physical perfection. It tells the story of how hard women fight to be crowned beautiful. But it also gives us the message that women should look beyond the physical beauty because seeing only with the eyes will not make us happy.
- BORN THIS WAY by Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga has won over hearts when it comes to pop culture music. Born This Way is a song that emphasizes of how God pictures you as perfect. It contains powerful lyrics that you can #quote in your daily posts. If you still think you are not a beautiful creature, listen to the lyrics carefully and feel the beauty in you!
- WHO SAYS by Selena Gomez
Awarded as the most favorite female personality, Selena has always been supporting self-empowerment. Her song Who Says encourages every teen around the world to actually embrace the real you. You should always be comfortable with the skin so never let someone dictate who you should be.
- JUST THE WAY YOU ARE by Bruno Mars
This is not just a love song, but it is so much more than that. The song shows us that in every little things you do, you look perfect. It sees beyond the imperfection you see in yourself. The song tells us that girl you are amazing, just the way you are.
- FIREWORKS by Katy Perry
One of the most loved artists, Katy Perry has been known to produce songs that empower people to love yourself. Fireworks shows us that you have the spark to shine as bright as fireworks. Every individual has something in them that will make them boom and will make them shine. Don’t focus too much on the outer beauty, rather let your beauty from within shine!
- YOU&I (NOBODY IN THE WORLD) by John Legend
Musician and singer of the famous All Of Me has yet again rattled the world with his new song. You&I (Nobody in the World) features the diversity of women and how beautiful the imperfections of women are. Cheers to our imperfections!
- TRY by Colbie Caillat
It has always been said that it is hard being a woman. Of all the things that can hit a woman hard, it is insecurities that can really kill. Try features different woman in the society. It emphasizes that women are naturally beautiful and we should all know that. It does not say women should not wear makeup, but it simply just want to tell us that women should love themselves even if they are in their simplest way.
- SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL by Alessia Cara
We are constantly reminded that beauty starts from ourselves. That also means that beauty starts by loving yourself first. In Alessia’s Scars To Your Beautiful, it does not only help woman but also men as well. It basically tells us that our scars have their own stories and that makes us uniquely beautiful. Why settle for less than unique?
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