You can find various versions and official uploads of the song on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube:

The lyrics are deeply personal, inspired by a specific turning point in Henderson's life when she was photographed in a bikini by paparazzi. The images were published, leading her to feel intense shame about her appearance.

: Through "Ugly," Henderson rejects the pressure to be a "perfect person" or a model. She shares her journey of building self-worth, ultimately deciding to be vulnerable and honest about her struggles.

The lyrics of "Ugly" contrast the artificial standards of the spotlight with the messy reality of everyday life.