A Deeper Look at “What Makes You Beautiful” Lyrics
One Direction, the British-Irish boy band, released “What Makes You Beautiful,” a song that transcended typical boy band love ballads. Beneath its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm lies a profound message that celebrates the essence of individual beauty and self-worth.
The lyrics of “What Makes You Beautiful” explore the theme of self-perception and how it shapes interpersonal relationships. The song begins by describing a scenario where a girl is unaware of her beauty. The opening lines, “You’re insecure, don’t know what for,” immediately strike a chord with listeners, inviting them into a narrative that challenges societal norms and expectations.
What Makes You Beautiful Songwriters
- Savan Kotecha: Kotecha is a Swedish songwriter and record producer who has written songs for numerous artists, including One Direction, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd. He is credited with coming up with the melody for the chorus.
- Carl Falk: Falk is a Swedish songwriter and record producer who has worked with artists like David Guetta, Demi Lovato, and Ellie Goulding. He collaborated with Kotecha on the song’s structure and production.
- Rami Yacoub: Yacoub is a Swedish songwriter and record producer who has also worked with Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Coldplay. He co-produced the song with Falk and contributed to the overall writing process.
One Direction What Makes You Beautiful Lyrics
You’re insecure, don’t know what for
You’re turning heads when you walk through the door
Don’t need makeup to cover up
Being the way that you are is enough
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else, but you, ooh
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 lookin’ at you, and I can’t believe
You don’t know, oh-oh
You don’t know you’re beautiful, oh, oh-oh
That’s what makes you beautiful
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
Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else, but you, ooh
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 lookin’ at you, and I can’t believe
You don’t know, oh-oh
You don’t know you’re beautiful, oh, oh-oh
That’s what makes you beautiful
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
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
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 lookin’ at you, and I can’t believe
You don’t know, oh-oh
You don’t know you’re beautiful, oh, oh-oh
You don’t know you’re beautiful, oh, oh-oh
That’s what makes you beautiful