Society is like that uninformed spectator at an art museum that criticizes works of art without actually taking the time to understand its layers. And the worst part is that the spectator’s opinions subconsciously influence the opinions of the other observers. Before you know it, the artist is left with a crippled ego and the observers are left distressed in fear that their own artistic capabilities are not deserving either.
Girls fall victim to striving for a type of perfection that doesn’t exist. Society’s opinions highlight pieces of ourselves that make us unique in a negative light and leave us in a paralyzing cycle of self-ridicule. That’s why icons like Alessia are everything. Her latest hit, “Scars To Your Beautiful,” is absolutely chilling. If you haven’t heard it yet, stop what you’re doing and go listen to it. But don’t forget to come back to finish reading this!
1. “She prays to be sculpted by the sculptor”
It is a natural human desire to want to be attractive. And with businesses selling us on the latest clothing and makeup trends, we are basically giving ourselves up to how society thinks we should look. We buy what advertisements tell us to buy because we think that is how we will be accepted.
2. “Cause girls don’t cry after their face is made”
We all walk around with a false sense of confidence, when in reality, we respect our makeup more than our natural facial features. We cover up what we perceive as flaws and never dare let our uncertainty spoil our freshly painted face.
3. “And you don’t have to change a thing, the world could change its heart”
Can I get an amen? No, seriously. Perceptions of beauty are constantly shifting, so embrace your own beauty instead of striving to force society to embrace it. Why should you have to change?
4. “Let me be your mirror, help you see a little bit clearer”
When you look in the mirror, you see everything that is wrong with you. Society’s words are scribbled all over the reflective glass and it becomes difficult to see yourself behind the blur of their opinions. We all need someone like Alessia to help us rediscover our natural beauty.
5. “No better you than the you that you are”
This is self-explanatory. Regardless of your best efforts, you simply cannot be someone else better than the person you’re striving to be. In the same way, no one can be you better than you can. Stay true to yourself and revel in your own uniqueness.
