Beautiful (Christina Aguilera) https://www.csi-net.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1314103 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:44:51 GMT Mon, 28 Nov 2016 19:46:26 GMT Copyright © 2016 Chi Sigma Iota Beautiful (Christina Aguilera) https://www.csi-net.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1314103 https://www.csi-net.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1314103 Beautiful (Christina Aguilera)

Music Being Reviewed:
Perry, L. (2002). Beautiful [Recorded by Christina Aguilera]. On Stripped [CD]. New York City, NY: RCA Records

Reviewer:
Sandra Logan

Genre:
Popular/Top Hits

Suggested Age Range:
Everyone

Subject Headings:
Body image, Family dynamics, GLBT issues, Grief & loss, Heath/wellness, High school, Middle school, Multicultural/cross-cultural issues, Poverty-urban, Poverty-rural, PTSD, Racial ethnic identity, Racial/ethnic politics, Relationships, Sexual abuse, Spiritual journey, Spiritual practice, Trauma, Violence-assault, Violence-domestic, War

Review:
“Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera is a song that promotes self-confidence and self-esteem while focusing on inner beauty. One of the key messages of the song is to not let the criticisms of others bring you down. A part of the chorus is
 
“You are beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring you down
You are beautiful in every single way.”

Not only do the lyrics of the song provide a source of personal empowerment for the listener, but the music video provides additional inspiration and support, particularly to the LGBTQ community, by displaying a positive portrayal of gay and transgender individuals.

The use of this song can be used with a variety of clients, in a variety of settings. For example, this song could be used within school counseling with a small group of students, with the focus being on self-empowerment as well as possibly gender identity. Students could listen to this song and then process the experience individually or as a group. Another use could be when conducting individual counseling within a clinical setting. A client could be instructed to listen to the song (and/or watch the music video) along with the counselor and then be asked to verbally reflect upon the meaning of the song, or be instructed to journal about one’s reflection and insight. Clients that are demonstrating challenges in their identity and self-esteem would be best suited to listen to this song and/or watch the music video.
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