I Feel Pretty / Unpretty Lyrics
Glee Cast
Lyrics
I wish I could tie you up in my shoes
Make you feel unpretty too
I was told I was beautiful
But what does that mean to you?
Look into the mirror, who's inside there?
The one with the long hair
Same old me again today
My outsides look cool, my insides are blue
Every time I think I'm through, it's because of you
I've tried different ways, but it's all the same
At the end of the day, I have myself to blame
I'm just trippin'
You can buy your hair if it won't grow
You can fix your nose if he says so
You can buy all the makeup that MAC can make
But if you can't look inside you
Find out who am I, too
Be in a position to make me feel so damn unpretty
I feel pretty, oh so pretty
I feel pretty and witty and bright
Never insecure until I met you
Now I'm bein' stupid
I used to be so cute to me
Just a little bit skinny
Why do I look to all these things to keep you happy?
Maybe get rid of you, and then I'll get back to me
My outsides look cool, my insides are blue
Every time I think I'm through, it's because of you
I've tried different ways, but it's all the same
At the end of the day, I have myself to blame
Keep on trippin'
You can buy your hair if it won't grow
You can fix your nose if he says so
You can buy all the make-up that MAC can make
But if you can't look inside you
Find out who am I, too
Be in a position to make me feel so damn unpretty
I feel pretty, oh so pretty
I feel pretty and witty and bright
And I pity any girl who isn't me tonight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Tonight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Tonight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Tonight
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
(I feel pretty) You can buy your hair if it won't grow
(Oh so pretty) You can fix your nose if he says so
(I feel pretty and witty and bright) You can buy all the make up that MAC can make
But if you can't look inside you
Find out who am I, too
Be in a position to make me feel so
Damn unpretty
I feel pretty
But unpretty
Song & Lyrics Facts
"I Feel Pretty / Unpretty" is a song by the Glee Cast, released on May 10th 2011 as part of their second album "Glee: The Music, Volume 5". The track was written by Linda Perry and performed by Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones), Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina Cohen-Chang) and Heather Morris (Brittany Pierce).
It's a mashup of two songs from the musical West Side Story - "I Feel Pretty" and "Unpretty". The lyrics explore themes of self-esteem and confidence. The upbeat melody of “I Feel Pretty” contrasts with the more reflective tone of “Unpretty” to create an interesting juxtaposition that speaks to both sides of the experience. The song has become popular amongst fans of the show and serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of loving yourself no matter what.