Am I Not Pretty Enough

Kasey Chambers

Am I not pretty enough
Is my heart too broken
Do I cry too much
Am I too outspoken

Don't I make you laugh
Should I try it harder
Why do you see right through me

I live, I breathe, I let it rain on me
I sleep, I wake, I try hard not to break
I crave, I love, I've waited long enough
I try as hard as I can
I laugh, I feel, I make believe it's real
I fall, I freeze, I pray down on my knees
I hope, I stand, I take it like a man
I try as hard as I can


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    General CommentKasey Wrote this song because of all the the radio stations repeatedly playing Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Mandy Moore etc..
    PunKinDrubliCon March 03, 2002   Link
  • 0
    General CommentI love this song! It has a strong meaning and is sung beautifully by Kasey.
    vegemite_on_toaston March 08, 2002   Link
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    General CommentI know why kasey wrote this song and the meaning towards it about the radio stations etc and all the other stupid evil teeny boppers. But I also think that most ppl out there can relate to it because its just talking about you know ppl not feeling wanted etc or not being popular because they might not be pretty enough or not the "in" thing etc etc. I hope you get what I mean.
    DeathscytheHellon March 13, 2002   Link
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    General CommentI just began listening to Kasey. When I first heard this song, I felt like someone finally understood how I can feel sometimes. It may not mean exactly how I feel but if you look at it from different views, you can take it in in many different ways. She sings the music lovely and it sounds great. I'm surprised she isn't all over my radio station, YET...
    Breakableon March 15, 2002   Link
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    General CommentThis has to be my fave song right now... I know the real reason behind it, But its something I can relate to and can be veiwed in so many different ways. Its like someones understanding what i feel like sometimes, its generally amazing, really. WELL DONE KASEY
    !!!!!!!!!!!
    kaseyroxon March 20, 2002   Link
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    General CommentHmm that's really interesting, I do agree with taking it in your own perspective though, that's what music is: interpretation. When I heard this song I could relate it to a guy that I like who doesn't like me: am I not pretty enough? Is my heart to broken. Don't I make you laugh? Should I try it harder. Why do you see right through me? *I love this song*
    Pacsun287on April 15, 2002   Link
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    General CommentThis song really has a meaning, If u look at the lyrics it's really about how u feel if u r not popular or anything, u know what i mean
    Lots And Lots Of Friendly Love
    littleangel
    littleangel_1500on May 03, 2002   Link
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    General CommentI know the true meaning behind this song, and believe it or not, it's not a song about teeny boppers on the radio. This song was inspired by the true feelings of someone I know very well. Everyone can relate to it because it's from the heart of someone just like you or me. It's a beautiful song.
    lyzanderon May 12, 2002   Link
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    General Commentwen i 1st heard this i had just turned on the radio in my moms car and i was like "wut the hell is this" and i went to change it to krock but then i sat there n listened to the song and i totally related to it in my own little way.i am glad my mom had on her radio station 4 once lol
    OxbuttaflyxOon May 12, 2002   Link
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    General Commentlyzander, what do u mean "its not about teeny boppers on the radio?" how do u know?? and do u know her very well?? well i don't care i really do think, its about how radio stations are just playing all the "beutifull peoples" music and she was feeling left out its like "whats wrong with me??"
    Ronion May 18, 2002   Link

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