Get An Ugly Woman To Marry You
Harry Belafonte Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view

Get an ugly girl to marry you

A pretty woman makes her husband feel small
And very often causes his downfall
As soon as he marries her then she starts
To do the things that will break his heart

But if you make an ugly woman your wife
You'll be happy for the rest of your life
An ugly woman cooks meals on time
She'll always give you peace of mind

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you

Don't let your friends say you have no taste
Go ahead and marry anyway
Though her face is ugly, her eyes don't match
Take it from me, she's a better catch

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you

Say man!
Hey baby!
I saw your wife the other day!
Yeah?
Yeah, an' she's ugly!
Yeah, she's ugly, but she sure can cook, baby!
Yeah, alright!

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife

So from my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you

Overall Meaning

At first glance, Harry Belafonte's song "Get An Ugly Woman To Marry You" appears to be a crude and tactless ode to finding happiness through marrying an unattractive partner. However, upon closer examination, one can see that the lyrics speak to the idea of finding a partner who provides stability and support rather than one who simply looks good on the surface. The song is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the shallow nature of society's obsession with beauty and the value we place on it in relationships.

The lyrics suggest that a beautiful woman can make a man feel small and can ultimately cause their demise, while an unattractive woman can provide peace of mind and a happy life. Belafonte encourages men to ignore societal norms and look past physical appearances in order to find true happiness. He even addresses the reactions of others to the choice of a less attractive partner, telling listeners to ignore their criticism and follow their heart.

Overall, the song is a playful yet pointed commentary on the importance of considering personality and compatibility when choosing a life partner. It encourages listeners to look past the superficial and instead focus on finding a partner who will bring them true happiness and support.

Line by Line Meaning

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life Never make a pretty woman your wife So from my personal point of view Get an ugly girl to marry you
According to my personal experience, if you want to live a happy life, never marry a pretty woman but instead choose an ugly girl as your life partner.

A pretty woman makes her husband feel small And very often causes his downfall As soon as he marries her then she starts To do the things that will break his heart
Marrying a beautiful woman can often lead to feelings of inadequacy for her husband and can ultimately lead to his ruin, as she may start doing things that can hurt him emotionally.

But if you make an ugly woman your wife You'll be happy for the rest of your life An ugly woman cooks meals on time She'll always give you peace of mind
If you marry an unattractive girl, you will experience long-term happiness because she will always take care of your needs, notably providing timely meals, and give you emotional stability.

Don't let your friends say you have no taste Go ahead and marry anyway Though her face is ugly, her eyes don't match Take it from me, she's a better catch
It's not necessary to follow what others say about your choice of a partner; you should marry who you want. Even if an ugly woman's eyes don't match, she's an excellent catch because of her qualities as a life partner.

If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life Never make a pretty woman your wife So from my personal point of view Get an ugly girl to marry you Say man! Hey baby! I saw your wife the other day! Yeah? Yeah, an' she's ugly! Yeah, she's ugly, but she sure can cook, baby! Yeah, alright!
Once again reiterating the theme of the song, it advises you to marry an unattractive girl if you want to live happily. The conversation between the two characters emphasizes that an ugly woman might not be attractive, but she can cook well and be an excellent partner.

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