[Verse 1] Your looks, your clothes, your camera pose The right amount of skin you show A sharper jaw, a smaller waist Another thing you need replaced You learned your angles, know your light You practice looking effortless all night You know which colors flatter you But not what you put people through [Pre-Chorus] You check yourself in every pane But never check the hurt you made So much attention to your face What about the way you take up space? [Chorus] Maxxing every goddamn trait What about your character? For goodness’ sake! All that polish, all that shine How do you treat someone Who can’t help you climb? Your looks, your clothes Your name, your rank Who gets the kindness When there’s none to gain? Maxxing every goddamn trait What about your character? For goodness’ sake! [Verse 2] You wore compassion like a brand Then left the waiter understaffed A hundred quotes on how to heal But no “I’m sorry” when it’s real Your morning routine takes till noon There’s always something to improve You track your steps, you track your sleep But not the promises you keep [Pre-Chorus] You’ve got a plan for staying young But none for damage you’ve already done Before you buy another fix Try doing good when nobody clicks [Chorus] Maxxing every goddamn trait What about your character? For goodness’ sake! All that polish, all that shine How do you treat someone Who can’t help you climb? Your looks, your clothes Your name, your rank Who gets the kindness When there’s none to gain? Maxxing every goddamn trait What about your character? For goodness’ sake! [Bridge] [Texture: bass and voice only] I’ve checked the glass, I’ve chased the grade I’ve wanted eyes to turn my way I know how easy it can get To look like someone you respect But did I listen? Did I stay? Did I own the mess I made? When being decent cost me something Did I do it anyway? [Break] [Vocals only] What about your character? [Final Chorus] [Texture: full band, stacked low harmonies] Maxxing every goddamn trait What about our character? For goodness’ sake! All that polish, all that shine Give me someone I can trust When it’s on the line The looks will change The clothes will fade But people live with How we made them feel that day Maxxing every goddamn trait What about our character? For goodness’ sake! [Outro] Keep your lipstick Keep your lace Keep your word, too For goodness’ sake.
