most underrated line of the lyrics is "...it is the soul that needs the surgery" man i felt that shit

"My aspiration in life, would be, to be happy. " Wow. That hit hard.

10 years later the message behind this song still lives with me

2024 somebody here still listening to this incredible gem? ✋🎉

“It’s the soul that needs the surgery” Wow I need that 🥵

No one: Beyoncé: *says one word* Me: sis deserves a Grammy

Who’s here April 2024?

Who’s here May 2024?

If ur skinny they say gain weight If ur thicker they say lose weight No matter what u do, it's never enough. Just remember HOW you are is beautiful! WHO you are is beautiful!!

“Are you happy with yourself?” Hit hard.

Yup I’ll be taking this song with me in 2024 ❤🎶🎶

I remember my first time listening to this song. When she was asked what her aspirations in life were? Before she answered. My thought was to be happy. She followed up with that. That impacted me so much. I will never forget it.

"Perfection is a disease of a nation" - said a legend

"It's my soul that needs surgery" Spoken like a true legend

My opinion: pretty hurts is one of the best songs of Beyonce ❤😊

Who is here in 2024 April? Beyoncé is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure she will be #1 soon due to 💖a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖

The saddest part is when he asks her about her aspiration in life and she answers to be happy, even when she looks absolutely flawless she doesn't feel complete or happy, when you think of it a lot of us grew up not knowing what we want or why were we born in the first place, with no role models, no one to support us or accept our imperfections and make us feel loved, believing in our potentials instead of limiting us and putting us into boxes of what society expects us to be, no one there to perpetuate the concept of dreams or talent or different is ok, different is good, but everyone wanting you to lool a certain way, get a degree at a certain age, find a job, have kids but not later, cuz the clock is ticking, for us women, our every move is followed by criticism, sometimes on things we can't control, it's frustrating and unfair but we are the source of life, beauty, kindness and giving, remember you are loved and appreciated in all forms, sizes, races and genders no matter how you decided to live your life ❤

Perfection is a disease of a nation.

10 years later still hits hard

It’s amazing how beyonce sings about the pain of pressure society can bring on adolescents and young women because they expect models to look a certain way this song is so phenomenal ❤

"Perfection is a disease of a nation" This is so fit for Asian beauty standards.

"its the soul that needs the surgery" damn that really is deep.

This shit hits home I’m listening to this crying in my room lmaoo😂 I been bullied all my life but I’m starting to love myself it takes time fr😢

*A U T H E N T I C v i e w s* and Beyoncé the duo making virals

Best overlooked line in this song!: *"It's the soul that needs surgery"*

"It's the soul that needs the surgery" That hits alot

why am i SOBBING after watching this video after so many years. you know your art and craft is timeless when a song you put out 9 years ago still resonates more than ever!!!!!!!!!! "ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOURSELF" bawling.

"Perfection is the disease of a Nation" Wow, that part though.

"It's the soul that needs a surgery" This statement has never been more true.

Her acting is great in the video. I wish she had done more movies.

A happy anniversary to this masterpiece.❤🎉

this song hits different when you actually understand the meaning I didn't realize I had all these likes, thx yall💛

The fact that it was written by Sia makes this songs so much more heartfelt and emotional. I always knew there was something so special about this somg

Her music has always been vulnerable. You cannot do anything but respect and love this for her ❤

2024 anyone??? This song is getting depper every second of it

My aspiration in life would be: "To be happy". It's so hard to hear that. Happiness should be a natural part of life, not something to aspire to have.

That "Are you Happy with yourself" lyric hit me hard...

One of her best pieces, really relevant when we talk about what true beauty is.

these are kind of music that carried us out from our childhood till now. it's 2024 who's here?

2019 who's still here? perfection is a disease of a nation

6 years later and nothing has changed. Perfection remains a disease of the nation.

Sia arrasou na composição, e a Bey arrasou nos vocais, produção e os visuais!!!

I’m confessing now, this is the song that made me fall in love with Beyoncé music

So glad Sia wrote this and I’m even more glad that Queen B delivered the message.

”When you're alone all by yourself and you're lying in your bed reflection stares right into you. Are you happy with yourself?” that one hit me hard

It is 2024 and I'm here again. I'm happy that I have accepted my flaws and growing old is a beautiful experience, I'm 31 by the way

Sometimes you need a good break or a pause away from this world muting yourself to listen to Beyonce and sync into your feelings feeling it all ..... 🥺

People really don't know how deep this song is.

"Perfection is a disease of a nation, it's the soul that needs a surgery" This is such a timeless, AMAZING song, 2022 let's tap in.❤

"My aspiration in life is to be happy " "Mama said you are pretty , whats in your head doesnt matter ...." "Perfectation is a disease to a nation ..." " It is the soul that needs a surgery ..." 10years leta , these lines hit me so hard ....yes I shed a tear listerning to this song .... I realized , the song is exactly what Im going through

Who is watching to celebrate 10 years of her dropping this masterpiece 🥺❤️❤️❤️

This is her best work. The emotion, the story, the pressure on those young ladies. So powerful is this message. Humility vs Vanity.

My aspiration in life is to be happy! So true....

perfection is a disease of the nation.

I have never heard this song until I stumbled upon it on a TikTok, I’m not big into Beyoncé, but she is a juggernaut force of a talented artist in our generation. This was so refreshingly emotional and relatable to me to ignore.

“Are You Happy With Your Self” hits different 😔.

To the random person reading this, I just want to tell you that you are beautiful no matter what they say. Love yourself!

This Song Is One Of My favorites by Queen Bey. Because I Have Down Syndrome & This Song Reminds Of Who I Am, So The Question Is Am I Happy With Myself, Yes Absolutely Yes

From Cuba. You're a great singer. This song is big! Thank you for all. (may 2024)

anyone that is reading this u are amazing and never let anyone tell u diffrent

6 years later and this song still makes me cry

God saw me struggling with self love and brought me here 🥺

Hey guys, this song has such a deep meaning to it… it makes me think pretty really does hurt like i have to do my makeup and hair everyday before school to look pretty…. its quite sad really isnt it

If pretty hurts then imagine how breathtakingly gorgeous feels. Beyonce is probably in constant pain everyday!

This song is deeper than some will ever understand 😭😭

I LOVE at the end, how even in doubt... she still affirms that she loves herself. "Are you happy with yourself? Yes"...

I think seeing someone as gorgeous as Beyonce talking abt insecuritys makes me feel better abt mine. No matter how many people think ur beautiful, it doesnt matter. People always have opinions on stuff, but ur opinion on urself is what matters the most; i had to learn that the hard way.

Beyoncé is so inspiring

"My aspiration in life, would be, to be happy..."

I wanna thank her because this song helped me to cure myself. Thank you, Beyonce. I’m not afraid of my body anymore. I love myself

This should've been number 1 on every platform

This is the most underrated music video of beyonce. like if u agree

Fun Fact: this song was written by Sia initially for Katy Perry, then Rihanna.. but both were unable to record the track so it was sent to Beyonce. Beyonce killed it! (in a good way)

I used to listen to this daily when I was 13. I struggled so so much with insecurity about everything, from my looks to my personality. I swore to myself to not give in to beauty standards, to prove to myself and others it’s a never ending game you can’t win. Here I am at the age of 22, after my first rhinoplasty, after the high of having a new face came down, I’m still wondering if I indeed am pretty enough or wether to keep nitpicking. This song means so much to me. Thank you Sia, thank you Bey. ♥️

I love how the song says " it's the soul that needs a surgery " , meaning Ur beautiful, if they say ur ugly, its their problem, have a lovely day❤

Cause when you're pretty, you're treated better. People will put you on a pedestal so high, you wouldn't want to leave that euphoria. We do say we "love ourselves" but in the deepest darkest pits of our being, we craved that love, praise and other things ppl lay only for the pretty ones.

Perfection is a disease of the nation

1:54 I’m in like full blown tears right here , I haven’t heard this song since it came out, been through so much in ten years it hits different, Beyoncé you are blessed with a beautiful voice and you got me through so many things before I gave my life back to god, some how I ended up on this video today, god bless

Who is here in 2024 March?

Sometimes, all you need, is listen to Beyoncé and cry for hours.

Whenever i hear that "to be happy", my world stops and i see all photographs of my life around me and ask... Have i really been happy? What is your aspiration in life?

Beyonce what a powerful son I am so glad you made a song like this. Women have to know they are beautiful just the way they are they do not need all that extra stuff. Love yourself.

This song is not only about physical appearance. It's about being human and constantly feeling like we're lacking in certain areas of our lives and constantly trying to use material things to feel the gap. Trying to avoid pain.

"its the soul that needs a surgery" preach queen well said

10 years of this brilliant masterpiece 🎉

Who's here May 2024?

this song should be so much more popular. everyone can relate to this

Sia is the person behind this fucking incredible song but i am pleased she picked Beyonce to sing it. Two truly talented ladies did an incredible job of this :)

9 years later and the lyrics still hit me

THIS IS THE ULTIMATE JAM ON INNER BEAUTY IS WHERE IT BEGINS OUTER BEAUTY IS A BONUS.❤️‍🔥

Beyonce should run for president

Best thing would be if she sang it in one of the Victoria Secrets parades

The song is perfect,pretty hurts soo much,if you are thick people will talk,if you are skinny too people will talk no matter how you are ,people will talk ,live your life the way you want it🥺😊

9 years later this song still makes me cry 😢❤

Im sitting alone in my room crying to this right now. I needed this, this time to be alone and to reflect. My aspiration in life would be to be happy.

I wish she would make more music like this..

😢😢 em pleno 2023 essa musica toca mais profundo porque e o que estamos vivenciando hj em dia

This is one of the best songs in the world but yet so underrated

They'll hate you If you're pretty. They'll hate you If you're ugly.

Shoutout to people who cried better days are coming babe just hold on