To Be Beautiful

Kyle Allen Music's song "To Be Beautiful" delves into the complex and often dark desire for beauty and acceptance. The lyrics tell the story of Sarah, who is promised that all her dreams will come true if she goes to sleep. This promise is made by a character who takes on the role of a fairy godmother, but with a sinister twist. The transformation Sarah undergoes is not a magical one but a mechanical one, as she is turned into a being made of wires. This metaphor highlights the artificial and often painful lengths people go to in order to achieve societal standards of beauty.

The song explores themes of self-worth and the torment that comes with feeling different or unnoticed. Sarah's transformation is driven by her deep-seated desire to be beautiful and accepted. The lyrics, "I don't want to be different, I don't want to be shamed," reflect the internal struggle many face when they feel they don't meet societal expectations. The character of Eleanor, who gives Sarah a necklace with a metal heart, symbolizes the external pressures and influences that push individuals towards drastic measures to change themselves.

As Sarah's transformation progresses, she becomes more beautiful in the eyes of others, but at a significant cost. The line, "Before, I was nothing, now a shiny pearl," underscores the superficial nature of beauty and how it can change one's social standing. However, the song also hints at the emptiness and fragility of this newfound beauty. The repeated refrain, "Go to sleep, my sweet Sarah, when you wake, all your dreams will come true," serves as a haunting reminder of the price Sarah pays for her transformation. The final lines, "I don't care, I won't mind if you fall apart," reveal the ultimate sacrifice Sarah makes, losing her true self in the pursuit of an idealized version of beauty.