I was listening to the "Legally Blonde" soundtrack the other day (total girl-power music by the way) when I heard the song "Don't Need You to Tell Me I'm Pretty" by Samantha Mumba. As I was singing along to the lyrics I had subconsciously remembered over the years, I found myself actually listening to the song.
It was refreshing.
"I don't need you to
Tell me I'm pretty to make me feel beautiful
I don't need you to
Give me your strength to make me feel I'm strong
I got all of this strength that I need here
inside my own two hands
All that I want is your love and respect for who I am
What I really need
Comes from deep inside of me"
Suddenly, I remembered the girl Carlin married three years ago. I was confident in me, I didn't need his approval of my outfit for the day, or his constant reassurance I was beautiful and skinny, or a reminder that I was intelligent and motivated. While those compliments are greatly appreciated and I do need his reassurance that HE thinks I'm beautiful I should not rely on him to feel beautiful. I should feel beautiful because I think I'm beautiful.
So, here's the song, listen to it. For all my beautiful, talented friends who are now wives and mothers, remember that you are still beautiful and talented. For all my friends still looking for love, remember that all you need from your future sweetheart is their love and respect for who you are!
Carlin, I love and respect you. Thank you for being my best friend.
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2 comments:
Ahhh, what a great post, Aub. It's so easy to start to rely on your hubby for all reassurance, but you're right-we should feel strong and pretty all on our own.
ps-LOVE the legally blonde soundtrack. It brings me back to the school parking lot in the car after seminary. good times. good times.
Love this post. I haven't heard this song before, but the lyrics ring very true. It's very important to feel that WE are beautiful, and not need anyone to convince us. :) Fantastic.
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