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Selena Gomez – Who Says lyrics
I wouldn't wanna be anybody else.
Hey!
You made me insecure,
Told me I wasn't good enough
.
But who are you to judge
When you're a diamond in the rough.
I'm sure you got some things
You'd like to change about yourself.
But when it comes to me,
I wouldn't wanna be anybody else.

Na na na na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na
I'm no beauty queen.
I'm just beautiful me
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Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na

You've got every right
To a beautiful life
.
C'mon on!

Who says?
Who says you're not perfect?
Who says you're not worth it?
Who says you're the only one that's hurting?
Trust me,
That's the price of beauty.
Who says you're not pretty?
Who says you're not beautiful?
Who says
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It's such a funny thing
How nothing's funny when it's you.
You tell 'em what you mean,
But they keep whiting out the truth
.
It's like a work of art
That never gets to see the light
.
Keep you beneath the stars,
Won't let you touch the sky
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Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na

I'm no beauty queen.
I'm just beautiful me.

Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na na na

You've got every right
To a beautiful life.
C'mon on!

Who says?
Who says you're not perfect?
Who says you're not worth it?
Who says you're the only one that's hurting?
Trust me,
That's the price of beauty.
Who says you're not pretty?
Who says you're not beautiful?
Who says?

Who says you're not star potential?
Who says you're not presidential?
Who says you can't be in movies?
Listen to me, listen to me.
Who says you don't pass the test?
Who says you can't be the best?
Who said?
Who said?
Won't you tell me who said that?
Yeah, oh
Who said?

Who says?
Who says you're not perfect?
Who says you're not worth it?
Who says you're the only one that's hurting?
Trust me,
That's the price of beauty.
Who says you're not pretty?
Who says you're not beautiful?
Who says?

Who says?
Who says you're not perfect?
Who says you're not worth it?
Who says you're the only one that's hurting?
Trust me,
That's the price of beauty.
Who says you're not pretty?
Who says your not beautiful?
Who says?
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  • j
    + 16
    JustNicky101
    Actually "cici-music-lover", this is "Who Says" by Selena Gomez. I think you're talking about someone else. Anyways, I love this song. It's about not letting someone tell you who you are not. Plus people can make you not "self-confident" and make you feel down in the dumps. Well, that ain't true. Life may be hard but you gotta survive 'cause life is not perfect but don't give up on anything you've worked so hard for. I go to high school and it's hard but I still get through the day 'cause I say to myself, "I will make it through the day!" instead of being a pessimistic and sayin', "Oh this day sucks, I'll never get through it!" because that ain't good, that's bad talkin'.
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  • bubblegum095
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    bubblegum095
    This song means allot. Allot of girls daydream, your with your crush dancing he is your prince and your his princess everday you see him in your dreams and you always think about him. Until one day he ask's the hottest girl out! Your wearing glasses and she is wearing sun glasses. You are wearing no makeup and she is wearing allot of makeup. She has straight eye lashes that are the longest ones you ever seen but yours are the worst. She wears dresses or the cutest cloth's ever but you just wear skinny jeans with a shirt. Girls! You have to suffer to get what you want and its your life and your choice and its not always about beauty. You have to have a heart break for good things could come back to you and you have to suffer. : D
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  • S
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    ShadowSun
    I love this song. I gotta say that this song lifts up my spirit. I know that many of us hurt and feel so much pain that sometimes we think of committing suicide but you should know that "perfect" doesn't mean doing everything right in your eyes and in others. Perfect means accepting yourself even if others won't.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    Basically, she is saying, don't tell me all this crud, I am who I am and you can't change me! I love her, she is so inspiring. This song can help alot of people going through tough times, and I hope she stays like this always. No cussing, selena! Please, you and demi are the only ones I love and that you guys are staying mature and not going overboard like miley. I can't be tamed I go through guys like money. That's just some of her lyrics. Stay strong everyone.
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  • bubblegum095
    + 7
    bubblegum095
    I love this song its all about that you should just be you no matter what or no matter who your with and everyone knows selena gomez wrote this song after she was with justin. This song makes sence because its true and has a meaning in it. I compare this song to lots of people who just care about beauty, shoes, clothes, makeup, and that junk. I also compare it to all those girls out there who want to impress a guy by makeup and stuff. Just feel like your with your normal self when your with a guy you like: D be yourself if you and him have so much in common then be your self and shine!
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  • m
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    musicandyouaremylife
    This song is about no one is perfect but you can be perfect in your own way, and to be yourself and don't let anyone bring you down. It also talks about following your dreams and just doing your best through everything. She is saying to have a good self-image. This song is very meaningful and I love it but I'm not that big of a Selena Gomez fan though :).
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  • i
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    Iradessa
    I think this song has a lot of meaning to it. You can sing it and give it your all without even trying. Whether you can sing or not I dare you to sing along with these lyrics w/o trying to put your all into it and I bet half way through some of yous are feelin the music. If this song is made based on her friendship with Dei that's a good ting it means she doesn't wann give up on her and she wants Demi to keep tryin. I hope she does case Demi was the best that was my fav disney singer. A lot of people want her bak and I'm one of em :)
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  • s
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    SelGomez222
    Hello, Selena Gomez fans,.
    I'm fairly excited to be acting in my new movie "Monte Carlo." Hope all come see it July 1st!
    "Who Says." is my favorite song I've sung. I really like, how, I get to see and hear other fans saying, "Oh my gosh, this song relates to me!" It really makes me proud of myself, and makes me happy.
    I do want to let all know, that, don't be someone you're not. I can not tell you how much I've heard people getting Plastic Surgery, and Face Cream, to make themselves look prettier. Everyone right now is pretty. I may not know some of you, but I don't need to know it. We are all beautiful. Don't take someone elses' opinion and just count on it. Show the world who you really are!
    God Bless all! :)
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  • t
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    taushacram
    When I listen to this song it help remember none of us are perfect but that we should love ourselves as we are. No matter what a-one else say's. We should'nt be judgemental. As they say never judge a book by the cover because. We could miss out on something with more value then all the riches in the world. We should never give up on our dreams the sky's the limit.
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  • b
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    bekahsue
    This song actually has a message that I want cemented into my brain, unlike most music out today. It makes me feel like I am the perfect version of myself, and everyone else is perfect in their way too! It brings up memories of how little comments from people have put me down in the past, and this song blows those comments to bits. When it comes to me, I wouldn't want to be anyone else but who I am :) Thank you Sel for singing this song! You're a really sweet girl!
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    Such a beautiful song! It means to me that all people has the right to become beautiful in the eyes of everyone. It seems that beautiful not only on the physical appearance but also on the inside--behavioral aspect. Selena Gomez is a young and a promising singer who can actually performed well and can get her audience attention, by giving meaning to her song while singing. I love Selena! :))
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    I think it means no boy or girl or anyone can tell you that you are not pretty! What I mean is if some one says are ugly then just say as a come back ur just jeaulouse and move on with ir life its that simple! Trust me selena you rox and don't let anyone tell you who you are and don't let people judge you bc the only person that can jdge you is ur self judge other as you would loved to be judged back! Rock on all you lovers.
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  • m
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    mysterious2000
    This song is not to push others around. Not to bully people. No one is perfect. Everyone has their own beauty inside. It teaches you to say who says that you are perfect. Everybody is pretty. Do not make fun of people. Like for people that have diseases or a sin drum. You can sometimes learn something from them. Everyone is bad at something it could be reading writing mathematics speaking another language. It is hard 2 do the things you are bad at. Selena teaches you that who are you to say you are perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. Nobody is perfect.
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  • m
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    Mercy11
    Well I theink since you know Martin Luther King Jr. Hasn't gotten through to all kids yet, because well the kids learn about him and not very many kids remember what they learn anyways, since he isn't in the mind of any child Selena Gomez has taken her fame into an all new perspective she has brought the points and means of mlk into the mind with this song to tell everyone that we are equal and that no one is better than anyone whether they are bi lingual and speak 2 of more languages or if they look better than the other one is just it doesn't matter everyone is the same maybe not on the apperance of the outside but on the inside even though people act mean they are mean they probably have a real good heart inside of them, they just feel left out they need a friend and they are angry no one cares so they take that anger out on others therefore they are identified as bullies. So when you come face 2 face with a bully or a person that speaks different from you or a new kid at school go up to them give them a hug or a handshake look them dead in the eye and say, "We are equal,i got ur back!!!"
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  • U
    + 2
    Unregistered
    This song tells you to be yourself no matter what and whatever people say about you, you will always be beautiful and unique in your own special way. It shows to shake off the hate and move on. If you are beautiful in the inside that is what counts. Selena is saying being imperfect is beautiful. No human is perfect. They all make mistakes but they are pretty.
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  • U
    + 2
    Unregistered
    I really love this song. This song is really helpful to create a mind of confidence in girls who worry about losing their loving ones because thy don't look so beautiful. Realize a fact that beauty comes from ones mind and not from ones physical appearance. If one leaves because of you are not beautiful lrt him/her leave and that's not a real love. Be confident ya. You are really a charming. Gorgeous guy.
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  • U
    + 2
    Unregistered
    It think that the song "who says" is a beautiful song cos lots of girls and even boys hve problems about themself and insecurity and personality and that makes me cry cos I c lots on kids who have nightmaresof themself not being themself and who says means don't listen to what anyone says because someday you might be on top of the world and the people who hve teased you will be under the world so don't be someone that your not. Be yourself!
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  • U
    + 2
    Unregistered
    I think it's fairly obvious that this song is about a person who feels like they are inadequate and worthless because someone has been telling them that or making them feel like it, but selena is saying that no matter who you are, you are a beautiful person; inside and out. It's about not listening to people who put you down and that no one can judge you; be who you are and be happy.
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  • s
    + 2
    Saumyatherockstar
    She says that don't mind things said by others about how you are, coz people will talk no matter you are good or not. Just believe in what ur conscious tells you to do. Even if ur good people would be jealous. She also wanna tell that who says ur a failure, even if you fail hundreds of times don't think that ur fail. Actually, ur finding different ways to success. Just think positive and be positive and then everything will happen positive and good. If anyone dumped you, it doesn't mean that their was something missing in you, it means that person is a fool and so unfortunate that he had lost you. Don't just sit and cry, tell the world that even if my heart is broken that doesn't mean that i'll just cry. Take ur revenge. Make him/her feel that they're not the only powerful or who can make good plans to fool the people. Some people think that if we do just like our enemies so what will be the difference in good and bad, bt I don't believe in that. I'm also not telling that they'are wrong and I'm right bt I'm just expressing my thoughts. And some people try and do suicide if they don't get what they ask for, or want. They forget that there are many others who can't live without them. And when they suicide not only they die, many hearts, many hopes and many happy souls die. And sometimes forever. Don't think or care for someone who don't care for you, I know its too hard bt sometimes our goodness becomes our enemy. Its not a so good and pure world. Don't let anyone hurt you twice b'coz once they hurt you its their mistake bt if twice the same hurt you its urs misteake. Bt its also true that someone becomes nice even if they were so unfair and bad before but sometimes its too late. But we must never give up. If ur reading it, thankx b'coz its a big one and if you think that I've written something bad or which is giving a bad message to the wirld, please tell me and I'm sorry. {^_^}.
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  • U
    + 2
    Unregistered
    I love the message from this song, not the singer. I am a muslim, and related to this song, although non muslims jeering us about our religion, islam but we know that allah understands us the best. Humans has no right to defy allah as all of us live in his earth, his creation. Just think about it my friends. Islam is a religion of truth. You can't reach peace unless you have faith on him.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    Wow this song means a lot.
    When I was at kamp there was an end-of-term event thing that always made everyone cry, but my bff there was in tears.
    I had just sang this song for the talent show and got a standing ovation.
    I started to speak to words as best I could (i was crying too) and she said that it was the nicest thing anyone had said.
    I think this song is meant for all the people who feel like they aren't as good as the other people. It is saying "Hey, all that matters is your personality. It doesn't matter what others think of you, as long as you are happy about your self worth and personality." Take the lyrics to heart.
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    angelsfallin
    I love this song also beacuse it saying that you don't know me as well as I know my self and you should never judge me of who I am or who I may become that you can't say nothing to bring my spirits down cuz as long as I know who I really am and others do too and I hate the saying the skys the limit cuz what if theres so much more there and also its not what I look like on the outside its what can show you on the inside just let me show you and I also say this to all my friends you can never be what ever one wants you to be just be who you are cuz I don't see me changin for you anytime soon now do you.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    Who says to me is a song that descibes how most girls feel. Guys make girls feel so speacial about themselves, and then the higher the girls are in love, the better for me. They tear them down and make them feel worthless. & this song, basically is saying to me who says that your not worth it? And who says that your not pretty and who says your not beautiful. Because in the end, you know you are.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    Really the meaning of this song is just fantastic. Why try to be anyone else when god has made us unique in this whole universe. Whether be in a relationship try to be urself. Not only in relationshp but in every sphere of life try to be you not anyone else. Don't hear what people say about you just let it go on. Why would be anyone else when god has done his best to create us. Selena rocks.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    I love this song it means so much! If you get bullied at school honestly your just as beautiful on the inside as the out as a matter of fact your even more beautiful in the inside than out. Hopefully the song will lift your spirits I know it does for me! Might even sing it in the talent show but not allone with 3 other girls but i'll still have a solo.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    It means don't let enyone tell you that your not pretty and that you can't acomplesh things in life because if you let that bring you down you will never get enywhere in life. Theirs allways someone who's going to judge you for who you are because your that way your different. Its all write everybody is different in their own way. And if people call you names but its what you answer to. So from now on as you read this your going to move on and be happy with your life and forgget about the people who hate you. Cuz if you don't respond to them that's what makes them feel imbarest. You want to know how I know this is because I went through this so were all together in this and I'm allways going to be write by your side. P. S good luck.
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    psycho_williams
    This song by selena gomez was an inspiring one! Especially for those who don't believe in theirselves that they are beautiful! Its a very meaningful song. It inspires so many women out there! Selena is implying to the listeners that we should have a positive outlook in life! In every things and steps that we do. We should believe in ourselves that we can do it. We should not think those who criticize us. Instead, let that critization to be a challenge for you to strive harder next time! Good job for selena! I just like this song when I hear it on a radio!
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  • t
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    totaldiva101
    I think this song tells that you aren't always perfect and you shouldn't judge people. You may look ugly or pretty but it only matters about your who you really are. I'd say that Selena is very talented and I can't wait for her next album to come out! Oh, and for the people who don't like her because she likes Justin Beiber, stop. You have no right to judge people. It's even in the song! *You make me insecure, told me I wasn't good enough, but who are you to judge when your a diamond in the rough. * She has differences like you! She likes jb, you like whoever, but you can't just say that you don't like her for who she dates. What if you dated someone and people didn't like him/her? So don't hate people for their differences. Just some friendly advice! You could find yourself in the same spot, where everyone hates you for who you date or for your friends or for whatever! Only advice!
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    I like this song I think it's just her annoying boy friend better than her in every thing now I'm having broken heart cause my only love is gone to another school I hate this feeling I loved him from age I was 11now am 13he brought me a ring to remember him but I'm still sad I can't love any more i'll do anything to see him when I sleep I dream of him with me I hate when I walk up because of this his name was ryan he is pretty than me 100times but I think he don't love me now my bff is having her love and just when I see him I cry I hate you ryan why you went.
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    Unregistered
    I thin it means that your always bueatiful in the inside rather then the outside, if your really bueatiful person outside, well lucy you but, if you hog all the limlight and fame, glory and you have your own gang of friends, that thin if they hang out with that person they're cool, but actually they're just getting bossed around by that person and if that person that's bueatifuul and popular, is horrible to others, than they are a ugly person inside.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    This song was mostly dedicated to her friend, demi lovato. But it's also dedicated to those out there who are always judged by others, to tell them to not give up and that they're already perfect and beautiful in the inside. When I feel like my life's bad and worthless, and I want to give up, I always listen to this song, and it makes me feel better. I hope others feel this too when they hear it.
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    I love this song. :) it's so sweet, and no one can sing it better than selena gomez. Btw, selena: I hope you read this to know that no matter what the haters say, they're just jealous. ;)
    I write this as I listen through all three of your amazing albums. I'm on we own the night and loving it! Selena, keep rocking! And don't listen to the jb-sg weirdos. Date who you want to date and enjoy it. :) love you selena! Who says you don't rock!
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  • U
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    Unregistered
    I listen to this song because it makes me feel beautiful. At my middleschool, people think I'm ugly. I odnt have any friends, and I just hope that people like me. I'm a skinny pale brunette. I'm just hoping that somebody understands how I feel. I wish somebody would understand how I feel. Who says makes me feel confident in myself. Selena makes me feel confident. I hope one day, that I will meet her. She makes me feel happy.
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      JustNicky101
      Actually "cici-music-lover", this is "Who Says" by Selena Gomez. I think you're talking about... Read more →
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