In a world where many individuals criticize and discriminate against others, be someone who embraces and loves themselves!

These songs about appearance and self-acceptance will empower you to embrace yourself for who you are and not be concerned with what others think!

You do what you want! You are perfect!

Here are 14 Best Songs About Appearance & Self-Acceptance (Music Video + Lyrics)

1. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars

Official Music Video: Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)

Lyric Video: Bruno Mars – Just the Way You Are (Lyrics)

Link to Lyrics: Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are Lyrics

This song conveys the idea that every girl is beautiful just the way they are and does not have to change herself for the sake of others.  You are you, you do you, no matter what you are or look like, and no one can change that.  The individual who loves you will accept you regardless of your imperfections. You are beautiful, just the way you are!

2. Roar by Katy Perry

Official Live Video: Katy Perry – Roar (Official)

Lyric Video: Roar – Katy Perry (Lyrics)

Link to Lyrics: Katy Perry – Roar Lyrics

This song is about overcoming difficulties and standing back on your feet when someone or something brings you down. The transitions from passive and submissive to speaking out and advocating for oneself. Katy swears that her roar will be “louder than a lion,” demonstrating how powerful and confident she has become.

3. Born This Way by Lady Gaga

Official Music Video: Lady Gaga – Born This Way (Official Music Video)

Lyric Video: Born This Way- Lady Gaga LYRICS

Link to Lyrics: Lady Gaga – Born This Way Lyrics

The song is about embracing yourself for who you are, irrespective of where you come from or how you look, and not seeking to change yourself to fit in. The song also emphasizes that everyone can make their own decisions and don’t whatever others are saying. You're beautiful on your way!

4. What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction

Music Video: One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Official Video)

Lyric Video: One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (Lyrics)

Link to Lyrics: One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful Lyrics | AZLyrics.com

Are you self-conscious about your looks? Then this is the song for you! This song reminds the girl that she is beautiful. The girl lacks confidence and feels self-conscious about her appearance. You must value and adore your own self! Self-esteem can help you become a better human.

5. F*ckin Perfect by Pink

Official Music Video: P!nk – F**kin' Perfect (Official Video – Explicit)

Lyric Video: P!nk – F**kin' Perfect (Lyric Video)

Link to Lyrics: P!nk – F**kin' Perfect (Lyric Video)

Self-doubt can impede progress, but self-loathing can be catastrophic.  You're perfect! Please don't ever feel like you're nothing. Pink reminds us that we are perfect exactly the way we are and that we should love ourselves regardless of our flaws.

6. True Colors by Cindy Lauper

Official Lyric Video: Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Lyric Video)

Link to Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper – True Colors (Lyric Video)

This song is about showing others who you are and showcasing your “true colors,” or your actual self! Cyndi observes a world of people living miserable lives in “True Colors.” She can see it in their expressions. She believes we must all unite to reveal our accurate (beautiful) selves to the outside world.

7. Who You Are by Jessie J

Official Music Video: Jessie J – Who You Are (Lyrics On Screen)

Lyric Video: Jessie J – Who You Are (Lyrics On Screen)

Link to Lyrics: Jessie J – Who You Are Lyrics

Jessie is encouraging people to be all they want you could be because you can, and you are beautiful, even if it's not the classic beauty for other people. This song just provides people hope that one day we will overcome our challenges and insecurities in life.

8. Perfect to Me by Anne Marie

Official Music Video: anne marie perfect to me

Lyric Video: Anne-Marie – Perfect To Me lyrics

Link to Lyrics: Anne-Marie – Perfect To Me Lyrics

Another song on body positivity! You're perfect the way you are, and you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not! The most important thing in the world is to love oneself!

9. Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

Official Music Video: Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Official Video)

Lyric Video: Christina Aguilera – Beautiful Lyrics

Link to Lyrics: Christina Aguilera – Beautiful Lyrics

Allowing inner poison to take over is terrible, and you are the only one who can pull yourself out of it. The song expresses that you are lovely with all of your imperfections. Whatever the media or the general public thinks of your appearance, you are beautiful; don't let anyone bring you down!

10. Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

Lyric Video: Isn't She Lovely

Link to Lyrics: Stevie Wonder – Isn't She Lovely Lyrics

The song is about Stevie Wonder's child, who was given to him by God, the angels, and was created out of love. Indeed, our parents are the first to appreciate us for who we are, therefore you must recognize how lovely you are as well.

11. All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor

Official Music Video: Isn't She Lovely

Lyric Video: All About That Bass – Meghan Trainor

Link to Lyrics: Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass Lyric

Not only did the song affect the morale of its listeners, but it also benefitted Meghan Trainor in the same way. “All About That Bass” is about embracing yourself, loving your body, loving your fears, and enjoying life with it, according to Meghan.

12. Beautiful Scars by Maximillan

Official Audio: Maximillian – Beautiful Scars (Official Video)

Lyric Video: Maximillian – Beautiful Scars (Lyrics)

Link to Lyrics: Maximillian – Beautiful Scars Lyrics

Instead of hiding his imperfections and pretending to be someone he is not, Maximillian learned that revealing his beautiful scars is how he stays happy all the time. Beautiful scars teach us how vital it is to accept our imperfections.

13. Try by Colbie Caillat

Official Music Video: Colbie Caillat – Try (Official Video)

Lyric Video: Colbie Caillat – Try (Lyrics)

Link to Lyrics: Colbie Caillat – Try Lyrics

“Try” is a touching song that encourages you to look for yourself. It's a self-love song about showing people that they don't need to worry about what others think of them as much as they're satisfied with themselves. Colbie Caillat illustrates to females and others that they do not need to pretend to be someone they are not. They don't need embellishments like cosmetics or apparel that they think would make them stand out or be “in trend.”

14. This is Me by Demi Lovato

Official Music Video: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas – This Is Me (From “Camp Rock”/Sing-Along)

Lyric Video: This is me – Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas – Lyrics

Link to Lyrics: Demi Lovato & Joe Jonas – This Is Me Lyrics

Another inspiring song! This song's message is that you should not be ashamed of who you are. The narrator has been lurking in the shadows and now breaking out into the crowd, revealing who she truly is. Just be yourself; no matter what others think, only you know who you are.

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