Ella Henderson - | Ugly (lyrics)

: The central hook admits it is "okay to be lost" and that feeling "ugly" is a reminder of one's humanity. It includes the defiant line, "If the scars on my skin make me ugly, then let's get ugly".

: A stripped-back performance that emphasizes the vulnerability of the lyrics. Ella Henderson - Ugly (Lyrics)

: She expresses fatigue with "pretty little lies" and the need for "a thousand likes," choosing instead to say something real. : The central hook admits it is "okay

: Through "Ugly," Henderson rejects the pressure to be a "perfect person" or a model. She shares her journey of building self-worth, ultimately deciding to be vulnerable and honest about her struggles. : She expresses fatigue with "pretty little lies"

The lyrics are deeply personal, inspired by a specific turning point in Henderson's life when she was photographed in a bikini by paparazzi. The images were published, leading her to feel intense shame about her appearance.