Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)

Mika

About Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)

"Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" is the fourth single from the debut album Life in Cartoon Motion of singer Mika. It reached number 9 in the UK charts after it was released on 23 July 2007. It was inspired by, and written for the Butterfly Lounge, the first Size Acceptance nightclub in Orange County, California. The club is mentioned specifically in the lyrics "Get yourself to the Butterfly Lounge. Find yourself a big lady", and is now their theme song. A B-side of the single is "Standing in the Way of Control". The song was met with mixed reviews from music critics. The song peaked at number 9 in the United Kingdom (his third top 10 hit in that country), and reached the top ten in Ireland, Finland, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands. 


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2007
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Big girl, you are beautiful

Walks in to the room
Feels like a big balloon
Big girl you are beautiful

Diet Coke and a pizza please
Diet Coke, I'm on my knees
Screaming, "Big girl, you are beautiful"

You take your skinny girl
I feel like I'm gonna die
'Cause a real woman
Needs a real man, here's why

You take your girl
And multiply her by four
Now a whole lot of woman
Needs a whole lot more

Get yourself to the butterfly lounge
Find yourself a big lady
Big boy, come on around
And there we're gonna do baby

No need to fantasize
Since the words are my praises
A watering hole with the girls around
And curves in all the right places

Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful

Walks in to the room
Feels like a big balloon
I said, "Hey girls, you are beautiful"

Diet Coke and a pizza please
Diet Coke, I'm on my knees
Screaming, "Big girl, you are beautiful"

You take your girl
And multiply her by four
Now a whole lot of woman
Needs a whole lot more

Get yourself to the butterfly lounge
Find yourself a big lady
Big boy, come on around
And there we're gonna do baby

No need to fantasize
Since the words are my praises
A watering hole with the girls around
And curves in all the right places

Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful

Get yourself to the butterfly lounge
Find yourself a big lady
Big boy, come on around
And there we're gonna do baby

No need to fantasize
Since the words are my praises
A watering hole with the girls around
And curves in all the right places

Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Oh, you are beautiful

Get yourself to the butterfly lounge
Find yourself a big lady
Big boy, come on around
And there we're gonna do baby

No need to fantasize
Since the words are my praises
A watering hole with the girls around
And curves in all the right places

Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Big girls, you are beautiful
Oh, you are beautiful

Get yourself to the butterfly lounge
Find yourself a big lady
Big boy, come on around
And there we're gonna do baby

No need to fantasize
Since the words are my praises
A watering hole with the girls around
And curves in all the right places

Big girl, you are beautiful
Big girl, you are beautiful
Big girl, you are beautiful
Big girl, you are beautiful
Big girl, you are beautiful

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Mika

Mika ( /ˈmiːkə/; born Michael Holbrook Penniman, Jr.; 18 August 1983; stylized as MIKA) is a British singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: Michael Holbrook Penniman

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" is a song by British singer-songwriter Mika. It was released in 2007 as the fourth single from his debut studio album, Life in Cartoon Motion.
Song Inspiration
Mika wrote this song as a tribute to his mother, who consistently reassured him that every woman, no matter her size, is beautiful.
Chart Success
The song was successful in multiple countries, charting in Australia, Belgium, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, and more. It peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrical Message
The song's lyrics feature an empowering and body-positive message. Mika praises and celebrates both the inner and outer beauty of larger women, defying the common stereotype of thinness being equated with beauty.
Critical Acclaim
Critics were mainly positive towards "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)," praising its catchy tune, Mika's vocal performance, and its uplifting message.
Use in Media
The song has been used in multiple commercials, films, and television programs, including American series Ugly Betty and British reality show Dancing on Ice.
Music Video
The music video for "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" features body-positive imagery, including larger-sized models dressed in stylish clothes and confidently owning their figures, which supports the song's message of body acceptance.
Live Performances
Mika frequently performed this song live during his concerts, and these performances are known for their energetic and lively atmosphere.
Connection with Fans
Through this song, Mika has connected with many fans struggling with body image issues, who have expressed that its positive message has helped them in accepting their bodies.
Fan Dedication
In his live performances, Mika would often dedicate this song to his plus-sized fans.
Creative Process
Similar to many of Mika's songs, "Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" displays Mika's unique creativity with its upbeat tone and playful lyrics about beauty standards and body positivity.
Wide Spectrum of Music Genres
This song mixes elements of pop, new wave, and glam rock, demonstrating Mika's versatility as an artist.

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