This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I don't know why you always get so insecure
I wish you could see what I see when you're looking in the mirror
And why won't you believe me when I say
That to me you get more beautiful, everyday
When you're looking at the magazines
And thinking that you'll never measure up
You're wrong
'Cause you're my cover, cover girl
I think you're a superstar, yeah you are
Why don't you know
Yeah, you're so pretty that it hurts
It's what's underneath your skin
The beauty that shines within
You're the only one that rocks my world
My cover girl
Oh, my cover girl, oh
You walk in rain-boots on a perfect summer day
Somehow you always see the dark side, when everything's okay
And you wear baggy clothes that camouflage your shape
Whoa, but you know that I love you, just the way you're made
When you're looking at the magazines
And thinking that you're just not good enough
You're so wrong, baby
'Cause you're my cover, cover girl
I think you're a superstar, yeah you are
Why don't you know
Yeah, you're so pretty that it hurts
It's what's underneath your skin
The beauty that shines within
You're the only one that rocks my world
My cover girl
You've got a heart of gold, a perfect original
Wish you would stop being so hard on yourself for once
And when I see that face
I'd try a thousand ways
I would do anything to make you smile
'Cause you're my cover, cover girl
I think you're a superstar, yeah you are
Why don't you know
Yeah, you're so pretty that it hurts
It's what's underneath your skin
The beauty that shines within
You're the only one that rocks my world
My cover girl
Oh whoa oh oh oh, my cover girl
Oh whoa oh oh oh, my cover girl
Whoa oh, my cover girl
Whoa oh, my cover girl
I wish you could see what I see when you're looking in the mirror
And why won't you believe me when I say
That to me you get more beautiful, everyday
When you're looking at the magazines
And thinking that you'll never measure up
You're wrong
'Cause you're my cover, cover girl
I think you're a superstar, yeah you are
Why don't you know
Yeah, you're so pretty that it hurts
It's what's underneath your skin
The beauty that shines within
You're the only one that rocks my world
My cover girl
Oh, my cover girl, oh
You walk in rain-boots on a perfect summer day
Somehow you always see the dark side, when everything's okay
And you wear baggy clothes that camouflage your shape
Whoa, but you know that I love you, just the way you're made
When you're looking at the magazines
And thinking that you're just not good enough
You're so wrong, baby
'Cause you're my cover, cover girl
I think you're a superstar, yeah you are
Why don't you know
Yeah, you're so pretty that it hurts
It's what's underneath your skin
The beauty that shines within
You're the only one that rocks my world
My cover girl
You've got a heart of gold, a perfect original
Wish you would stop being so hard on yourself for once
And when I see that face
I'd try a thousand ways
I would do anything to make you smile
'Cause you're my cover, cover girl
I think you're a superstar, yeah you are
Why don't you know
Yeah, you're so pretty that it hurts
It's what's underneath your skin
The beauty that shines within
You're the only one that rocks my world
My cover girl
Oh whoa oh oh oh, my cover girl
Oh whoa oh oh oh, my cover girl
Whoa oh, my cover girl
Whoa oh, my cover girl
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I read this in my magazine (and it has been said in interviews) that Kendall wrote this song about a girl he used to date.
This song is about when a girl feels insecure about herself and her boyfriend is trying to tell her how beautiful she really is and that he sees differently then what she sees in the mirror. he is telling her she is beautiful when she doesnt think so.
i agree with you<br /> gotta live it big time #itsarusherthing