LOOKS AREN'T IMPORTANT

"Looks Aren't Important"
So they say with Darlie smiles
But that's a vile hypocrisy
That you can smell for miles

"Looks Aren't Important --
But I recommend this cream
It will smooth away all facial flaws
And you'll look like a dream!"

"Looks Aren't Important --
Being talented should matter
You have a good voice, honey, but
HER stage presence is better."

"Looks Aren't Important --
It's character that should count
But I'd rather have a girlfriend
Who can fit into a gown."

If Looks Aren't Important
Why do they repeat it so
In such kind and conscious manner
As if I needed to know?

Why would they say it so often
If they truly didn't mind?
When they line us up for pictures
Why am I always behind?

Oh sure, they treat me nice enough
But it's never quite sincere
Waves of nausea roll and rumble
Underneath that sweet veneer.

So if Looks Aren't Important
Tell me, why are these things so?
'Coz in actual fact, Looks Matter Most --
Believe me, I should know.
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