The lyrics of Jars Of Clay's "Something Beautiful" express a desire for change and a sense of incompleteness. The protagonist longs for someone to put their arms around them and break the spell of their lonely life. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist is haunted by a "sleeping past lying under glass" and they believe that a kiss could break the spell. They ask for someone to change "something normal" into "something beautiful". The lyrics reference the protagonist's reflection and their desire to be something more than what they see. They ask for someone to "untie this loss" that easily defines them. The chorus of the song repeats the desire to be made into "something beautiful" and the hope that someone will move the protagonist. The final verse references the protagonist's fight to break free of chains and their prayer to find something beautiful when they look into someone's eyes. Overall, "Something Beautiful" is a song about longing for change and finding beauty in unexpected places. It speaks to the human desire for connection and meaning in our lives.
