Dan Bull - How To Smash Your Mirror Lyrics






From Brother Ali to Forest Whitaker
When it comes to body image
There's a common myth that we're not bothered with it
But it's bollocks
It'd take a lot of confidence
To stop us wishing at least something was different
You see kids stacked with six packs
Skins tanned and big abs
And think that to fit in then you need to have this crap
I've had enough of airbrushed buff people I see on telly
Where's all the freckles, crooked yellow teeth and beer bellies?
I'm a bit chubby round the edges
Prefer pudding to veggies
In restaurants they say "do you want a side of salad or potato wedges?"
I'll leave you to guess my preference
Insert generic Mr Creosote reference
But I look after myself
Might grab an apple and leave the snacks on the shelf
As well as pizza I eat pasta as well
The human appendix is similar to my gym membership
It rarely ever gets used even when I remember it
Now I'm no exercise freak
But I exercise each week
Even if it's just stepping outside and down the street
I can swim, I can dance, I can skank or ride a bike
It doesn't matter man, variety's the spice of life

Why are you looking at me?
Stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and free
Why are you looking at me?
Man, stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me
Why are you looking at me?
Stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and free
Why are you looking at me?
Man, stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me

I thought "please Lord, make me thin"
"Paint my pasty skin"
"Take me out of this funny frame you've placed me in"
My face is ginger while my head hair is mousey brown
But I turned my doubts around
My thoughts are more healthy now
I quit searching for the perfect physique
I'd prefer to be a person that people feel at ease with when first we meet
See, it's not just about how you look when you're out with your friends
It's about whether you are looking out for your friends

Why are you looking at me?
Stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and free
Why are you looking at me?
Man, stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me
Why are you looking at me?
Stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and free
Why are you looking at me?
Man, stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me

I'm no Michelangelo's David
My stature isn't classical
Sod a perfect body
Mine's autobiographical
Every flaw, every blemish, every scar
Is a natural tattooed testament to how I got this far
Cosmetics and excrement, I can't detect the difference
Except that the expensive one is what you want to get for Christmas
My head's significantly bigger than average
You'll laugh when you see me getting a hat fitted
It's the massivest
But that's the thing, it's a trivial matter
Except when acceptance happens to be the thing that you're after
Call me an ignorant rapper, spitting the dumbest rhymes
But you can stick your opinion where the sun doesn't shine
And for a chap my bum's more like Nicki's than Miley's
What a kick in the hiney
But so what? My friends think of me highly
Despite my glitches, they think that I'm the nicest guy
We like a bit of variety
It's the spice of life

Why are you looking at me?
Stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and free
Why are you looking at me?
Man, stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me
Why are you looking at me?
Stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and free
Why are you looking at me?
Man, stuff your physique
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me

Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me
The man I'm confident and comfy to be
Beauty's skin deep, I'd rather be ugly and me
The man I'm confident and comfy to be





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  1. U.... P....

    Pretty cool man pretty cool

  2. A.... ....

    Still one of my favorite songs from you!

  3. P.... ....

    theres a fine balance

  4. D.... M....

    This is pathetic.

  5. a.... ....

    Is it just me or I like men with big butts? O.o

  6. B.... B....

    Dan bull & Brother ali track, now,

  7. H.... M....

    This reminds me of Crooked Smile by J. Cole

  8. L.... A....

    Im in a wheelchiar i can sing i can draw and flirt xD

  9. g.... ....

    Is this one one Spotify? Been having trouble finding it.

    g.... ....

    It is now!

    g.... ....

    Elliott Cook what is it called lmao

  10. D.... ....

    God....I needed this today...I've had an awful week and have been hating on myself so much more lately, but this song...god....this is amazing..I'm actually tearing up right now, thank you so much Dan...

  11. J.... ....

    I ain't the thinnest or most good looking guy but idc my friends like me the way I am

  12. b.... ....

    My ears are different sizes, that's neat right?

  13. S.... K....

    Man I wish I had found this ages ago. Thank you Dan 😊

  14. D.... D....

    How to feel attractive: actually be attractive.

    D.... D....

    @Danny Duchamp It is. Picture a "hot" body. I'm sure you see abs and toned muscles, or plump breasts and soft cheeks depending on your gender preferences. I personally find muscle ugly on males, and as for females I like smaller breast size and a non-hourglass shape.

    "Attractive" is a very subjective term.

    D.... D....

    @Spynxie Matrix Yeah but you're in the minority. And people know that when they're judging themselves as either generally attractive or generally unattractive.

    D.... D....

    @Danny Duchamp They judge from stereotyped appearances of models. That's an issue with society, not an issue with attractiveness

    D.... D....

    @Spynxie Matrix Society defines attractiveness. And it's not a problem.

    D.... D....

    wew lad. Majority has nothing to do with whether or not something is subject. Did you get hit on the head a few too many times?

  15. M.... ....

    He can swim. He can dance. Does he know karate? I think he's gonna make it.

  16. E.... ....

    Skank? o.o

  17. S.... V....

    Didn't know you like ska

  18. H.... ....

    Every time I feel down I watch this. :D thanks

  19. t.... ....

    This is great and inspirational id love to hear morw

  20. I.... W....

    Aye forest whitikar is an amazing song

  21. P.... ....

    This is amazing! This song is extremely inspirational and it speaks truth of the current event with kids.

  22. m.... n....

    I am sick of people that judge me because I am physically disabled so I can't always do simple tasks. Everyone in my school is extremely mainstream and always just expect you to know or do something. Disabilities are so abnormal there and most of the time they don't believe me just because I look normal. So they always take the piss about my running and loads of people have been telling me my life that I walk weirdly but I feel normal. So I get really pissed when I see comments on this that are bitching saying that this isn't true and you need to be pretty or handsome to fit in this world. Well how did you stumble upon this video then? Because the title doesn't sound like a song so were you just getting advice your self? If so then why take the piss out of people being open in this comments(Talking about you +TeamPill), is that to make you feel better? Because that is sad and I would rather be ugly and unable to do things that a shitter who can't be brave enough to talk to someone face to face in real life.

    m.... n....

    Aww you seem like a cool guy and nobody should be judging you for something you can't change...

  23. C.... ....

    I'm really happy with my body for the most part but I've had a permanent bruise in ...uh...that area... Since I wrestled back in middle school and I've tried everything but nothing makes it seem to go away or even fade in the slightest. So this video is a big confidence boost. Thank you.

  24. i.... ....

    FUUUUUCK MEEEE

  25. H.... M....

    I genuinely love myself too much to be concerned about what I look like.

  26. H.... M....

    Another reason to miss Top Gear, Jeremy needs to be on TV.

  27. T.... ....

    Epic track! Loved this

  28. T.... C....

    raise your hands and show these people we are ugly and free.

  29. N.... P....

    Don't know how the fuck this makes me want to work out and get big and live that way, but hell it does.

  30. E.... B....

    Since i am mixed race i look wierd to most people and growing up with mostly white children i was mostly insecure most of my life, id be lying if im not insecure some days but thank you dan this helps remind me that i need some substance. I want to the book someone takes a chance on and falls in love inatantly

  31. E.... N....

    I have problems with my outer image and I get self conscious easily this song is really quite the confidence boost

  32. T.... a....

    Ill leave you to choose my preference *wedges* lol

  33. m.... p....

    Can't wait for the full album.. Excited! If Dan does a aspergers/autism one that would be great!

  34. L.... ....

    Sssoooooooo true. So true it's amazing how people still base people on looks rather than personality. Pre-judgment is ruining our world, and it's mostly in children but some adults do it to. Pre-judgment is when you say you don't like someone or something before you have met or tried it. Most people base it on what the person or thing looks like like food, and people use it to judge people.

    L.... ....

    my friends do that to me all the time

  35. k.... F....

    Just curious when will this song come to iTunes?

  36. V.... ....

    And the people working out because they like it  are all without personality? 
    I'm no sportsman either, I have one or two pounds to much and I like my beer at the weekend, but some lines here might be a bit too offensive and generalized.

  37. C.... R....

    Some people will say "you only wrote this song because you HAVE that (SOCIALLY UNACCEPTABLE) body image (chubby, overweight, 'ugly' etc).

    But if you have the SOCIALLY ACCEPTED body image (abs, muscles, tanned etc) they'll say the exact same thing

  38. J.... D....

    Am I going to be the only one to point out that Dan bull is actually fairly attractive.

  39. J.... ....

    @Dan Bull This song reminds me of Atmosphere's song "Sunshine" I don't think they're identical. Just the beat and the happy feeling in the songs.

  40. E.... a....

    Dan........you make me cry. Cry out of joy.

  41. M.... D....

    Thank you, Dan Bull. Needs to be said more, and louder.

  42. L.... P....

    I like how you mention Brother Ali and forest Whitaker in a body image song. When Ali made a body image song mentioning forest.

  43. T.... G....

    That was amazing. ^^

  44. a.... ....

    Hey Dan, I've been fallowing your music for.. A year now? You've out done yourself with this. Love your work man.

  45. m.... l....

    Great song dan
    This really made me feel great
    I am 230 lb but i workout three times a week and i do it because i feel great after and my friends and family help the best they can the funny part of all this is the fact that in my class i am the best football player

  46. m.... n....

    damn... 
    This Is Inspiring

  47. J.... M....

    i love lift

  48. R.... C....

    I don't know how I'm not fat yet :/ all I do is sit on my beanbag eating while watching YouTube all day (after homework tho) and I'm underweight XD

    R.... C....

    I FEEL YOU!!! Also welcome to the world of genetic. Both my parents are skinny.

  49. B.... B....

    Thanks for tellin people i have all these traits asid im to skinny but my friends thinks im awesome i actually almost cried but thanks

  50. E.... ....

    Dan Bull is one of those guys that more people should look up to. He spreads a positive message in a talented way, has thoughtful lyrics and his majority of his music (minus the comedy songs) clearly has a meaning behind it.
    Not to mention that he is actually pretty darn cute..

  51. E.... ....

    I have a below-average body type and my face is unsymmetrical but whatever because this is me.

  52. J.... M....

    Being transgender, this song hit me really deep as Dan usually does. I haven't felt to hot lately so thank you for the inspiration to live my life with a healthy body image Mr. Bull and stay awesome!

    J.... M....

    +That One Manatee Yeah atleast Dan Bull knows how to write a song about body image, some people cant do that kuch meghan trainor kuch

    J.... M....

    XD Ha ha, I know right? 

    J.... M....

    @That One Manatee Have a nice day :D

    J.... M....

    You too ;P 

  53. R.... W....

    I can't sing this song because I hate my appearance. Screw your incredible way with words on important topics.

  54. W.... W....

    Can you like, make a buyable song? because this song is really awesome and could help a lot of people

  55. C.... ....

    Absolute gold. Brilliant. I love it when messages about body image doesn't involve praising one and shaming another.

  56. T.... O....

    I need an instrumental version of this yesterday

  57. g.... u....

    Can I get this on iTunes?

  58. V.... S....

    I felt super ugly and disgusting this morning.  I feel better after watching this.  Thanks, Dan.

  59. t.... i....

    "Every flaw, every blemish, every scar is a natural tatooed testament to how I got this far" - favourite line

  60. d.... ....

    My head is also large as well, When I was nine I first played baseball. My head couldn't fit into the baseball helmets.
    So I had to use a small helmet that was the only one that could fit.

  61. A.... n....

    im gonna tell so many people about this! great song dan!

  62. N.... S....

    Brilliant idea for a music video

  63. Z.... H....

    Ya know, it wouldn't matter if we were all healthy and respected ourselves along with each other. But that's just not the case. We don't respect each other, at all. I'm overweight and I don't have
    Many friends. The friends I do have say I'm funny. Then I see a guy whose not funny, not by a long shot, but is fit and good looking become practically the center of attention. It would be good.... If only we respected each other.

  64. K.... S....

    See I think most so called beautiful people isn't less free then so called ugly people, yeah sure some people go to extreme lengths to look "pretty", but some simply do work out and have a healthy diet, and it appears they are just as free as so called ugly people. Well my point is, is that just because you don't eat sweets or something less then a fatter person doesn't mean you aren't free.

  65. A.... ....

    Love this song Dan! I'm usually am not a huge fan of your songs that aren't about gaming (Although you have a lot of talent :)), but love this one! :))))

  66. A.... N....

    How come I can´t find this on spotify?

    A.... N....

    @Anastasia Novikova because the album is still being made :D

    A.... N....

    Oh, then I´ll be looking forward to the release :)

    A.... N....

    +Dan Bull Don't mean to rush but when is the album coming out? :)

  67. A.... ....

    Dan, breathless. Keep making songs my man you will always have at least one loyal fan here. Props to you

  68. a.... ....

    A suicide preventer right there. not me personally, but i'm sure this song has helped save or will help save a couple lives. Thank you Dan.

  69. T.... A....

    Thank you for making this song Dan. It definitely seems to have boosted a lot of people's self-esteem

  70. P.... M....

    Perfect time for this song Dan I really mean it. I'm going to ask her tomorrow when I take her to the beach. This song really brought my hopes up again. Thank you Dan. Cheers!

  71. R.... H....

    can i use this song in a video if i link your channel @Dan Bull

  72. N.... D....

    I'm pumped that you listen to Brother Ali!!!! Judging by your style and wordplay I had a feeling you listened to dope hip hop. Who are your top 10?

    N.... D....

    @Nicole Drewry I'd have to think properly about my top 10. Maybe that's a video concept actually. Brother Ali is up there tho. Busta Rhymes. Eminem. Ghetts. Genesis Elijah. Err. I'll think about it

  73. z.... ....

    If this is how the whole album is going to be then I think it's going to be a good one. His last album - The Garden was kind of a miss. Only 3 or 4 songs were good and the rest seemed boring. I prefer listening to Safe and Face - his first and second album. They were a lot better in my opinion.

  74. L.... X....

    Dan Bull you suck

    L.... X....

    @UrbanConcreteBeats Thank you

  75. E.... W....

    Dan Bull's raps can give most famous rappers a run for their money

    E.... W....

    @Eddy W Yeah, the guys a rapping genius!

  76. K.... ....

    It's not about being attractive, it's about taking care of yourself.

  77. R.... P....

    Dan Bull with this, @Boyinaband with spectrum...

    ...shit's getting serious.

  78. A.... J....

    Is this song available on iTunes?

  79. D.... ....

    Well that was dark. If you feel like you're "ugly" maybe you should work out more then once a week.

  80. W.... ....

    And this is the reason why dan inspired be to attempt rap at some point.

  81. C.... M....

    I never place videos to favorites cus I can't find anything that I REALLY like.This is on my favorites.

  82. r.... ....

    I needed this today. Thank you. <3

  83. B.... W....

    new work out song :D

  84. J.... W....

    I'm gonna show this to all my ex's who broke up with me for some fitter dude XP

  85. O.... G....

    i might just be blind, but i cant find this on spotify, all the gaming raps are on there, why not this one?

  86. S.... T....

    Thank you dan! About two week ago some dumbass in my class told me I was ugly. I have been insecure ever since but now I actually feel like my old self!

  87. N.... N....

    i really like this song.It is so inspiring.Every man is different.ACCEPT IT <3

  88. H.... E....

    Fuck that I'd rather be shredded as fuck😂😂

  89. S.... ....

    Dan this is freaking amazing

  90. s.... ....

    I always get called out for having a big nose even though i have a pretty athletic body, im not fat i don't have pimples or such. I do sports alot but i run weird and people laugh at me for it even though i can sprint faster than anyone i know.. people always try to get you down while i think people should just accept each other and be nice to each other. People have a certain image that has to be accepted, guys have to have abs girls have to have big boobs and an nice ass. Why doesn't anyone just stfu and accept each other.. why does everyone have to be an asshole to each other. Even on youtube someone like me sends this message but if there is one grammar mistake they say it 5 times just to get you down and get people to get you down.. people should accept each other no matter what.. i know people think this in their heads but are too scared to do anything.. just be yourself do what you want

    s.... ....

    Btw @Dan Bull amazing song.. we know how you feel and everyone has a thing. Atleast you dare to show it and even rap about it. Respect man for real i hope a lot of more people will see this

  91. b.... ....

    beautiful )

  92. S.... ....

    Recently I've become insecure about whether my shoulders are too broad or my head's too small. Nobody says anything about it so I must be fine, but I can't help looking in the mirror and thinking I look strange

  93. A.... B....

    I actually prefer veggies over pudding.

  94. J.... P....

    I love that Brother Ali reference!
    and I love the song as well.
    keep it up.
    :D 

  95. E.... r....

    How come you can't get this song on iTunes?

  96. C.... V....

    Very well done!! I like this a lot and think it'd be great on your album. It's exactly what I needed to hear today. Thanks, Dan Bull. <3

  97. S.... ....

    This is pretty empowering. I like the message he is trying to convey. :)

  98. t.... ....

    I'm 11 and fit my fathers hats.

  99. S.... K....

    Can't wait 'till the album is released!