Ugly
Fantasia
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Couldn't have been but a hundred pounds Soakin' wet All stressed out and worried Podunk, Missouri And I don't know how or why or when Her daddy left But he drove off in a fury She grew up in a hurry Now skinny jeans and Maybelline Make pretty girls do crazy things Teenage tears and bathroom mirrors Will stick with you throughout your years Trust me, it's so so ugly Picket fence, two car garage The man that she don't love But he makes six figures She thought he'd fix her But that iron gate feels more and more Like an old bird cage than a way To keep her out of danger So she takes to liquor Nor the champagne brunches and upper class shine Can't keep a woman satisfied Swimming pools and bows and braids And the baby thinks her mom's a live-in maid If you ask me, it's so so ugly So give me a rusty old grain silo Give me good food that sticks to my bones Thank you for that good good man who loves me With dirt on my hands and scrapes on my knees The feeling at night when I wash it all clean I'm telling you girls, it's a beautiful thing Trust me, it's far from ugly Eighteen wheels and an open road I sing my songs all across the country 'Cause these people trust me So give me... So give me a rusty old grain silo Give me good food that sticks to my bones Thank you for that good good man who loves me With dirt on my hands and scrapes on my knees The feeling at night when I wash it all clean I'm telling you girls, it's a beautiful thing Trust me, please trust me It's far from ugly
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Written by: NICOLE GAYLON, AUDRA MAE
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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27 facts about this song
Song Classification"Ugly" is a country-soul ballad, marking Fantasia's exploration into a genre not typically associated with her R&B roots.
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Release DateThe song was released on April 7, 2016, as the lead single from Fantasia's fifth studio album, "The Definition Of..."
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Song Production"Ugly" was produced by Ron Fair, a renowned music producer known for his work with artists like Christina Aguilera and The Black Eyed Peas.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its uniqueness and the performance of Fantasia, the song did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100. However, it did peak at number 12 on the Adult R&B Songs chart.
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Social MessageThe song talks about inner beauty and encourages listeners to focus on their character rather than physical appearance.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics to "Ugly" were written by Audra Mae and Nicolle Galyon, two accomplished songwriters in their own rights.
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Live PerformancesFantasia first performed "Ugly" live in concert during her Definition Of... tour in 2016. She received praised for her emotional and powerful delivery.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Fantasia's songs, "Ugly" did not have an official music video.
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Fan ReactionsDespite the lukewarm commercial performance, "Ugly" was generally well-received by fans, who appreciated Fantasia's vocal prowess and the song's uplifting message.
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Cultural ImpactWith its discussion on self-worth, "Ugly" adds to Fantasia's legacy of empowering songs that focus on inner strength and personal resolve.
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Music GenresBeyond its country-soul roots, the song also incorporates elements of pop and gospel. This broad musical palette has been lauded as a display of Fantasia's versatility as an artist.
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DurationThe full-length version of "Ugly" has a duration of 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
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Song Classification"Ugly" is a country song released by American singer Fantasia.
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Release DateIt was released on March 25, 2016.
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Album InfoThe song was included in Fantasia's fifth studio album, "The Definition Of…" which was released through RCA Records.
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Song LengthThe duration of "Ugly" is 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Timothy Kyle Prather, Audra Mae, Brown Bannister, and Michael Dulaney.
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Production DetailsBoth Ron Fair and Fantasia had credited roles in the production of the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach No. 11 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.
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Musical Style“Ugly” is a departure from Fantasia’s usual soul and R&B sound, introducing elements of country and blues into her music.
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Cover ArtThe art cover for "Ugly" features a black and white profile image of Fantasia with her name and the song name inscribed in minimalistic typography.
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Music VideoUnfortunately, "Ugly" did not have an official music video.
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PerformancesThe live debut of "Ugly" was in April 2016 on American Idol, where Fantasia first gained fame.
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Song ThemeThe narrative of the song revolves around a figure, presumably a woman, who chooses reality over dreams and simplicity over superficiality.
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Song ReceptionCritics appreciated Fantasia's expansion into different genres with this song, commending her powerful vocal performance.
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Streaming Platforms"Ugly" is available to stream on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, and YouTube.
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InspirationsIn interviews, Fantasia has mentioned that she was inspired by her country upbringing and the raw authenticity of country music while recording "Ugly".
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