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I Wish I Was More Beautiful Than My Ex

by Laaksonen

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It hit me quite hard when I realised that I was being beaten in the game of love, sex and romance by my ex-partner. All the guys I fancied were into him, not me.

Attractive people have better chances in finding a partner but they are also thought to be more competent, nice and have other positive traits. There is not that much discussion about this beauty privilege. It seems bit of a taboo.

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I wish I was more beautiful than my ex
I think that it could make me somewhat happier

No one ever told me that it would be such a competition of who gets what they see
And no one ever told me that it would be such a competition of who gets what they need

I wish I was as charming as him but I’m not or so it seems
And if I was as tall as him I could look down on most of you

But I wouldn't take all those other problems, I wouldn't take all those things that define him
But I wouldn't take all those other problems, I wouldn't take all those things that haunt him
No, I’ve got my own ghosts

I wish I was somewhere else than this city
It makes the world seem so small and the streets so mean

I wish I was more beautiful than my ex
If nothing else at least I’d be more beautiful

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released May 21, 2021
Music and lyrics by Laaksonen
Produced and mixed by Jukka Jahnukainen
Recorded by Laaksonen & Jukka Jahnukainen

Violins by Anni Elonen & Sanna Kaisa Sundström
Viola by Anette Grevberg
Cello by Antti Kolehmainen

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Laaksonen Helsinki, Finland

Laaksonen is a Helsinki-based singer and songwriter. His cinematic pop is driven by classical piano and strings, intricate synth sounds and beats that often sound like moving glaciers. His atmospheric sound is contrasted by frank and honest lyrics tackling contemporary themes in a fresh way.

Laaksonen is a lover of exquisite teas, Paris and handmade fedora hats.
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