Fat Boys And Ugly Girls
Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John
About the way the world would be if they were thin
And ugly girls turn their heads when fat boys laugh
About the handsome kid next door who broke their heart
Who broke their heart
Broke their heart
And fat boys lie when ugly girls ask
About the size an apple pie looks through a magnifying glass
And ugly girls dream at night when fat boys sleep
About the way the mirrors lie when beauty's only skin deep
Beauty's only skin deep
Skin deep
But it's the fat boy's world for an ugly girl
And ugly girls love that fat boy joy
Who needs the worries of a perfect world
Hear the early birds make that spring time come
When a fat boy falls in love with an ugly girl
When a fat boy falls in love with an ugly girl
Fat boys dance when ugly girls shout
That a waltz is not the dance for the boy who's stout
And ugly girls dream at night when fat boys sleep
About the way the mirrors lie when beauty's only skin deep
Beauty's only skin deep
Skin deep
But it's the fat boy's world for an ugly girl
And ugly girls love that fat boy joy
Who needs the worries of a perfect world
Hear the early birds make that spring time come
When a fat boy falls in love with an ugly girl
When a fat boy falls in love with an ugly girl
But it's the fat boy's world for an ugly girl
And ugly girls love that fat boy joy
Who needs the worries of a perfect world
Hear the early birds make that spring time come
When a fat boy falls in love with an ugly girl
When a fat boy falls in love with an ugly girl
Fat boys and ugly girls
I'm talking about fat boys and ugly girls
Fat, fat, fat boys and ugly girls
I'm talking about fat boys, fat boys and ugly girls
Fat Boys And Ugly Girls
Elton John's "Fat Boys And Ugly Girls" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1970s rock and roll style, characterized by its driving rhythm and charismatic vocal delivery. Released during a prolific period that saw him explore themes of self-acceptance and societal judgment, the track captures the energy of his early solo work before he fully embraced the theatricality of his later ballads. The song reflects the era's pop sensibilities, blending upbeat instrumentation with lyrics that challenge conventional beauty standards. As part of his extensive discography, it remains a staple for fans appreciating the raw, unpolished energy of his pre-glam era recordings, showcasing his ability to craft memorable hooks that resonate across generations.