Ugly Girl
Fiona Apple · Other Songs - Fiona Apple
When I saw you at the grocery store
You were sharin a shopping cart with her
And I couldnÂ’t turn and run away
I didnÂ’t know what to say
You introduced us for the first time
And I had to look her in the eye
But you could not have imagined my surprise
CanÂ’t you see?
YouÂ’re leaving me
For an ugly girl
Does she talk about politics?
And all that stuff that used to makes me sick
Does she smoke cigars and stay up late
Oh sheÂ’s so great
Does she tell you what you want to here?
And I bet she could grow a beard
I feel better thinking you were queer
ItÂ’s not fair
I canÂ’t compare
To an ugly girl
To an ugly girl
Lalalalalala lalalalalalala lalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalala
Lalalalalala hhahah
Hahaha the jokes on me
I feel jealous and I feel mean
SheÂ’s so nice
That it makes up for her face
ThereÂ’s no way, do you have to keep your eyes closed
Do you have to keep the lights down low?
Oh I bet you wish you had a blind fold
CAN"T (instead of don't) you see youÂ’re leaving me
For an ugly girl
For an ugly girl
SheÂ’s an ugly girl
A real ugly girl
Lalalalalalala lalalalalala lalalalalala lalalalalalala
SheÂ’s an ugly girl
An ugly girl ahh huhhh
You were sharin a shopping cart with her
And I couldnÂ’t turn and run away
I didnÂ’t know what to say
You introduced us for the first time
And I had to look her in the eye
But you could not have imagined my surprise
CanÂ’t you see?
YouÂ’re leaving me
For an ugly girl
Does she talk about politics?
And all that stuff that used to makes me sick
Does she smoke cigars and stay up late
Oh sheÂ’s so great
Does she tell you what you want to here?
And I bet she could grow a beard
I feel better thinking you were queer
ItÂ’s not fair
I canÂ’t compare
To an ugly girl
To an ugly girl
Lalalalalala lalalalalalala lalalalalalalala
Lalalalalalala
Lalalalalalalala
Lalalalalala hhahah
Hahaha the jokes on me
I feel jealous and I feel mean
SheÂ’s so nice
That it makes up for her face
ThereÂ’s no way, do you have to keep your eyes closed
Do you have to keep the lights down low?
Oh I bet you wish you had a blind fold
CAN"T (instead of don't) you see youÂ’re leaving me
For an ugly girl
For an ugly girl
SheÂ’s an ugly girl
A real ugly girl
Lalalalalalala lalalalalala lalalalalala lalalalalalala
SheÂ’s an ugly girl
An ugly girl ahh huhhh
Ugly Girl
Fiona Apple's 'Ugly Girl' stands as a defining track from her 1996 debut album, Tidal. Released during the height of the alternative rock and indie pop movements, the song showcases Apple's signature raw vocal delivery and introspective songwriting. The recording captures the emotional vulnerability and complex musicality that would characterize her subsequent work, including the critically acclaimed When the Pawn... released in 1996. As a staple of her early discography, the track remains a powerful example of her ability to blend personal narrative with atmospheric production, influencing countless artists who followed in the post-grunge and indie scenes.