Discover the story of the song > Personality – Johnny Mercer

These lyrics talk about how important having a good personality is. The protagonist mentions famous historical figures and how their personalities made them popular. They also talk about how having a good personality can help a girl get ahead in life, even if she doesn't meet conventional standards of beauty. The protagonist asks why men often give expensive gifts to women with good personalities, and then ends by asking their partner to appreciate their own personality.