Beautiful People
Big Country
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If beauty is an ecstasy and anger keeps you poor A hungry man is never free, a rich man never cured Things were never what they used to be Now every crowd has its silver lining, we all got stuff to sell And you may live your life so bitter, but you remember it so well Things were never what they used to be For all the folks who can run the world, drive cabs or cut your hair And the sun may set without your help, but you're beautiful people to me You may fall before you're pushed, but it's beautiful people I see If you only see the stars when it's dark, that's enough for me An empty soul with a full opinion is beautiful people to me It's all the same in different hats, the proof of the missing link A nation talking to itself and none of us can think Things were never what they used to be For a silent fool may still be wise, there's no way you can tell And the captain more scared than his crew is beautiful people to me And the finest government you could buy, it's beautiful people I see If you live five to one against, it's good enough for me Can't use two steps to cross a canyon, you're beautiful people to me If you don't see the same trees I see, you're beautiful people to me Make deserts bloom and oceans die, just beautiful people to me If you're lost and dying of civilization, that's enough for me If you believe your own blind eye, you're beautiful people to me And you may miss what you never had and have what you don't need And the sun may set without your help, but you're beautiful people to me You may fall before you're pushed, but it's beautiful people I see If you only see the stars when it's dark, that's enough for me An empty soul with a full opinion is beautiful people to me And the captain more scared than his crew is beautiful people to me And the finest government you could buy, it's beautiful people I see If you live five to one against, it's good enough for me Can't use two steps to cross a canyon, you're beautiful people to me If you don't see the same trees I see, you're beautiful people to me Make deserts bloom and oceans die, just beautiful people to me If you're lost and dying of civilization, that's enough for me
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Beautiful People" by Big Country was released in August 1991, it was the first single from their fifth studio album, "No Place Like Home".
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AlbumThe album "No Place Like Home" marked a stylistic shift for Big Country, moving away from their initial post-punk and alternative rock sound to a more classic rock and folk-influenced style.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its catchy tune and deep lyrics, "Beautiful People" didn't do very well on the charts. It only managed to reach number 48 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Line-upThis song was performed by the classic line-up of Stuart Adamson (vocals, guitar), Bruce Watson (guitar), Tony Butler (bass), and Mark Brzezicki (drums).
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VideoThe video for "Beautiful People" was shot in black and white, a stark contrast to the colorful cover of the album. This may have been intended to reflect the song's commentary on societal expectations and identity.
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MeaningThe lyrics of “Beautiful People” delves into the perceived need for society's approval, reflecting on humanity's external focus and the pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty, hence the title "Beautiful People".
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SongwriterThe song was written by Stuart Adamson. Adamson was known for his poignant, metaphorical lyrical writing style.
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Live PerformancesDespite the lack of substantial commercial success, "Beautiful People" remained a fan favorite and regularly featured in the band's live sets.
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LegacyWhile not one of Big Country's bigger hits, "Beautiful People" further established the band's prowess in blending rock and folk elements, leaving an indelible mark in rock history.
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Band's ViewIn various interviews, band members have shared that they believe "Beautiful People" was a high point creatively and one of the strongest tracks on the "No Place Like Home" album. Despite its poor chart performance, they remain proud of this song.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have lauded "Beautiful People" for its catchy guitar riffs, its poignant lyrics and its anthemic chorus, though some have criticized its less edgy, "more poppy" style.
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