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When I was younger, I felt like I was one of the most confident people alive, I didn't care about my looks or what people said, to me, I was beautiful, and nothing else mattered.
Maybe that was a bubble I put myself or maybe I was only there because I was what society would consider "the standard" but, things changed quickly before my eyes when I became a teenager.
When I became a teenager, I kept gaining weight and surely the comments came rushing in "you are not beautiful", "you let yourself go" and so on.
I could remember going to a family event and being called out for my weight in front of everyone, as a young girl, it broke my confidence, and from the most confident, I became the most insecure.
Throughout my uni years, I walked with my head down because I was scared that I wasn't worthy to be seen, and why would I want to hurt the eyes of others.
I think what made it worse was that I didn't let most people realize how insecure I was so, they tried to hit me with words they felt would break me, and break it did.
After a few years, I got into wanting to lose weight, it wasn't their comments but it was something that felt right at that point.
I lost 18kg and you would think things would change but I still got mean comments "you look ugly skinny", "you should gain weight because you look sick'.
I wasn't even skinny but at that point, I realized that people are always going to talk but it was my decision not to let them blind me because, at both spectrums, I was beautiful.
This song reflects what a lot of girls feel, are going through, are craving and I can't lie and say I am not in those shoes sometimes, but all I can say is that there is beauty in diversity and if we all looked the same, it would be a boring world.
I hope that no matter what you are going through, you realize that you are worthy of everything and that you are beautiful.
This is my rendition of this beautiful song and I hope you enjoy it.
Also, special thanks to @almostsober for playing the guitar for me.
LYRICS: SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL BY ALESSIA CARA
She just wants to be, beautiful
She goes, unnoticed she knows, no limits
She craves, attention she praises, an image
She prays to be, sculpted by the sculptor
Oh, she don't see, the light that's shining
Deeper than the eyes can find it
Maybe we have made her blind
So she tries to cover up her pain
And cut her woes away
'Cause covergirls don't cry
After their face is made
But there's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have to change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
And you don't have to change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
She has dreams to be an envy, so she's starving
You know, covergirls eat nothing
She says, beauty is pain and there's beauty in everything
What's a little bit of hunger?
I could go a little while longer, she fades away
She don't see her perfect
She don't understand she's worth it
Or that beauty goes deeper than the surface
Oh-oh, oh-oh
So to all the girls that's hurting
Let me be your mirror
Help you see a little bit clearer
The light that shines within
There's a hope that's waiting for you in the dark
You should know you're beautiful just the way you are
And you don't have to change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
And you don't have to change a thing
The world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful
We're stars and we're beautiful
Writer(s): Felder Warren / Caracciolo Alessia
lyrics by MusixMatch
SPANISH
Cuando era más joven, me sentía como una de las personas más seguras de sí mismas, no me importaba mi aspecto o lo que dijera la gente, para mí, yo era hermosa, y nada más importaba.
Tal vez era una burbuja en la que me metí o tal vez sólo estaba ahí porque era lo que la sociedad consideraba "el estándar" pero, las cosas cambiaron rápidamente ante mis ojos cuando me convertí en adolescente.
Cuando me convertí en adolescente, seguí ganando peso y seguramente los comentarios se precipitaron "no eres hermosa", "te dejaste llevar" y así sucesivamente.
Recuerdo haber ido a un evento familiar y que me llamaran la atención por mi peso delante de todo el mundo, de joven, eso rompió mi confianza, y de ser la más segura, pasé a ser la más insegura.
Durante mis años de universidad, anduve con la cabeza gacha porque tenía miedo de no ser digna de ser vista, y por qué querría herir la mirada de los demás.
Creo que lo que empeoró fue que no dejé que la mayoría de la gente se diera cuenta de lo insegura que era, así que intentaron golpearme con palabras que creían que me romperían, y me rompieron.
Después de unos años, me puse a querer perder peso, no eran sus comentarios pero era algo que se sentía bien en ese momento.
Perdí 18 kg y se podría pensar que las cosas cambiarían, pero seguía recibiendo comentarios mezquinos: "estás fea, flaca", "deberías engordar porque pareces enferma".
Ni siquiera estaba delgada, pero en ese momento me di cuenta de que la gente siempre va a hablar, pero decidí no dejar que me cegaran porque, en ambos espectros, era hermosa.
Esta canción refleja lo que muchas chicas sienten, pasan, anhelan y no puedo mentir y decir que no estoy en esos zapatos a veces, pero todo lo que puedo decir es que hay belleza en la diversidad y si todos nos viéramos igual, sería un mundo aburrido.
Espero que, independientemente de lo que estés pasando, te des cuenta de que eres digno de todo y de que eres hermoso.
Esta es mi interpretación de esta hermosa canción y espero que la disfruten.
Además, un agradecimiento especial a @almostsober por tocar la guitarra para mí.
LÍRICA: SCARS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL DE ALESSIA CARA
Ella sólo quiere ser, hermosa
Ella va, desapercibida ella sabe, sin límites
Ella anhela, atención ella alaba, una imagen
Ella reza para ser, esculpida por el escultor
Oh, ella no ve, la luz que brilla
Más profundo de lo que los ojos pueden encontrar
Tal vez la hemos dejado ciega
Así que ella trata de cubrir su dolor
Y cortar sus penas
Porque las encubridoras no lloran
Después de que su cara se hace
Pero hay una esperanza que te espera en la oscuridad
Deberías saber que eres hermosa tal y como eres
Y no tienes que cambiar nada
El mundo podría cambiar su corazón
No hay cicatrices para tu belleza
Somos estrellas y somos hermosas
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Y no tienes que cambiar nada
El mundo podría cambiar su corazón
No hay cicatrices en tu belleza
Somos estrellas y somos hermosas
Ella tiene sueños para ser una envidia, por lo que se muere de hambre
Usted sabe, covergirls comer nada
Ella dice, la belleza es el dolor y hay belleza en todo
¿Qué es un poco de hambre?
Podría ir un poco más, ella se desvanece
Ella no la ve perfecta
Ella no entiende que ella vale la pena
O que la belleza es más profunda que la superficie
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Así que a todas las chicas que están sufriendo
Déjenme ser su espejo
Ayúdate a ver un poco más claro
La luz que brilla dentro
Hay una esperanza que te espera en la oscuridad
Debes saber que eres hermosa tal y como eres
Y no tienes que cambiar nada
El mundo podría cambiar su corazón
No hay cicatrices para tu belleza
Somos estrellas y somos hermosas
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Y no tienes que cambiar nada
El mundo podría cambiar su corazón
No hay cicatrices en tu belleza
Somos estrellas y somos hermosos
Escritor(es): Felder Warren / Caracciolo Alessia
Letra de MusixMatch
All content belongs to me unless stated otherwise
Photos are edited using Canva
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Wow @khaleesii , I am proud of you and this post I have just read. You go girl! Never let yourself be affected by the wrong opinions of others. The topic of weight, it is just so bad the society has set those standards, which by the way are always changing. Many things go in cycles, so those "expectations" of how someone has to look are also always changing. How wrong is that, right?
Or, we can be seen as overweighted by one group of people and called out to be too skinny by another group of people at the same time. Why should we bother with that?? (just a rhetorical question - unfortunately, we do bother with that to some extent...)
You are beautiful in the way you are, and I am so glad you also know it! There is no happiness in trying to fit some standards (that are not correct). The only happiness can come if you love yourself first then you bring that same feeling to others. Isn't it like that?
Oh, and your voice and @almostsober playing the guitar to accompany you were just beautiful too!
It was hard getting here but I am glad I did, people are always going to have opinions but my goal is to never let it affect me.
The beauty standards are so confused, one day one thing is in and the other, another is which is crazy because they expect people to keep up.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it always means a lot to me.
Yes, people are always going to have opinions, and will never match some expectations! But exactly this is why we have to trust ourselves and those people who indeed love us and dont want to make harm. It is important we recognize them :)
Yes, those beauty standards are confusing! And so wrong!!
It is important to know when to listen and when not to.
Also self love is very essential because it prevents a lot of things.
Self love - very important, I agree 100% :)
Thank you so much.
I got tagged so it’s safe to assume that I’ve got some kind of stake in the flowers this time right?🙄
And look this one comes with the cutest pup in the world 🥺🥺🥺
Yes, you have a share in this bouquet of flowers :) and the doggie is cute too, indeed :)
Your guitar playing was very good and supportive!! 👍
Yes!! Finally some flowers sweet!!
Thanks, I was pretty excited to help… this could be the beginning of @khaleesii’s Grammy winning career so I’ve basically claimed my stake with that one
So that is your plan huh?
Partially, the rest is classified info 😎 strictly need to know…
maybe indeed :))
With these flowers received from @Mipiano
I can say I am off the hook? 😂
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No matter how we look, people will always have something to say about our look. We just learn how to ignore them and not let it get to us. There is beautiful in each and every one of us, either slim, fat, tall and short.
You did great with song, keep it up dear.
Exactly, even if you were the most beautiful, people will always have a reason to judge and condemn.
Thank you for watching.
Beautiful rendition! I don't know if you used a microphone but you should consider it next time, especially for d guitar, it was not audible enough to compliment d music and it made it seem like you were doing too much coz you were singing from d heart (my own opinion though🤷). And..... you're beautiful too, ASA of our time! You should consider hitting the studio very soon!
Maybe it was your phone because no one else had any complaints, sent it to a load of people who watched before I uploaded it.
Thank you for watching.
It is one of the best videos ever, I've watched it 3 times already.
Thank you sam, I was a bit confused.
When I was a bit younger people used to tease me for being fat, luckily for me I learnt not to care. Now when I look back at those pictures I realize I wasn't even fat, I wonder what they were going on about.
Beautiful singing as always. @almostsober did very well on the guitar as well.
I can only imagine, people always have the need to talk.
Maybe bringing others down helps do something for them, thankfully you were strong enough to not let it affect you.
Thank you so much for listening.
Also I forgot to ask, why didn't you and almostsober do a collab. It would be fire.
We might one day 😆 we are just too lazy right now.
That's my excuse.
It was a pleasure
This is beautiful, I loved the emotions that came with your singing.
Keep it up dear
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.
I’m happy to help
I know how important this subject is to you. I’m also glad you got this off your chest today.. good singing too sweetie, good job.
Thank you my love, it was nice having you play with me.
This is so beautiful to watch! I could feel the emotions in your voice. Beautiful, beautiful , beautiful!
@almostsober is king!
Love you guys!
Samo put me for grown abeg, dis one strong.
Thanks Sam, that means a lot 🥲
Thank you so much @samostically
I appreciate it, Missed you around.
Beautiful Singing Khaleesii 🎶❤️😍🎶
Thank you babes.
Your light and your talent are greater than anything anyone has ever said to you.
How beautiful is the intention with which you bring this song. Congratulations! 🎆💪😎🙏🎶🎵🎼
Thank you so much, you are far too kind.
aah, this was beautiful😍You are a strong, brave, beautiful, and kind woman @khaleesii. Never change. I was teased when I was younger too... I was born with a harelip and cleft palate, and I inherited my dad's romanesque nose...lol... what a combination, right??? aah well... such is life... so some kids, when I was about 10, thought it was funny to ask me if I had a broken nose, and it hurt then...and I have never forgotten it!!! It's funny how some things just stick with you...like I never ever even thought of my nose or the lip and palate defect I had been born with until some idiot kid pointed it out in a crowd of others and then it bothered me for years and made me so self-conscious... all because of one dumb kid... but you are right...we have to let these things go and just focus on what we love about ourselves! !LUV !ALIVE !PIZZA
It's really crazy how we never realize certain flaws till people point them out.
I feel like people only point things out though to make their own flaws seem unnoticed.
Regardless, we are all beautiful and what others consider flaws are what makes us special.
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This was indeed a really beautiful performance of this song.
The duet was on another level.
Welldone to you both.
Keep soaring!
P.S: You are beautiful, ain’t nothing gonna change that!😊
Thank you babes, I appreciate your kind words, means a lot.
I think most people have the petty inclination to see "flaws" in others instead of looking at their navel. Sometimes it's hard to learn that we don't have to please others but ourselves. And your singing is Wow! :)
I think it's the hardest thing to actually realize that we should live for ourselves and not others.
Also, thank you so much for your kind words 😊
You're beautiful and your voice is too.
And the most beautiful garment someone can ever wear is confidence.
People won't stop talking, hence we have to be confidence in ourselves.
Thank you so much, indeed confidence is very essential.
Yeah it is. Your welcome.
Never never never will I let anyone bodysham anymore. I promised myself that when I went from being plump to slim. At every point, people had things to say, and it no longer mattered to me. If I want a different body, I'll just do what it takes to get there, not on anyone's terms. Well done. Beautiful voice. ❤️
People always have something to say but it is in our will to give their words power or not, it is amazing that you don't let them.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
You are welcome babe. ❤️
You are indeed right, the song reflects what many of we ladies are going through every day and this thing is one of the reasons why we feel insecure about ourselves.
The comments from people most especially about our looks.
Nice song and great voice you've got.
Thank you so much for watching 😊
You are welcome