Beautiful
Joydrop
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If I was beautiful like you, oh the things I would do Those not so blessed would be crying out murder and I'd just laugh and get away With it too. like you do. If I was beautiful like you, I would never be at fault I'd walk in the rain between the raindrops, bringing traffic to a hault. But that will never be, that will never ever be. 'cause I'm not beautiful like you. I'm beautiful like me. If I was beautiful like you, I'd be quick to assume. they'd do anything to Please me why not. I see their reaction when you walk into the room. CHORUS If I was beautiful like you, I'd have so many friends all fighting for my time To be next in line. so if I hurt one, I wouldn't have to make amends. CHORUS
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Written by: THOMAS ALEXANDER MCKAY, THOMAS PAYNE, LEHLOHONOLO TONY RABALAO, TARA KAMALA SLONE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Beautiful" is a hit single from the Canadian rock band Joydrop.
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Album DetailsReleased in 1998, the song comes from their debut album "Metasexual."
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Song PopularityIt is Joydrop's most popular song, known worldwide, and the major hit that gave them significant airplay.
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Lead SingerThe song was performed by the talented and much-acclaimed vocalist Tara Slone, who later pursued a solo career and also became a television host.
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Song CompositionIt was written by Tara Slone and Thomas Payne (who is also the group's guitarist), proving their skills not only in performing but also in creating music.
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Song ThemeWith lyrics like "If I am beautiful and lovely, would it be okay if I came home with you?" the song addresses women's beauty standards and societal expectations.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Beautiful" was on high rotation on MuchMusic (a Canadian Music Video channel) which greatly contributed to its popularity.
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Cover Versions"Beautiful" was later covered by Jessica Simpson in 2012, further attesting to the song's popularity and success.
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Song RecognitionThe song was nominated for "Best Rock Video" in the 1999 MuchMusic Video Awards.
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Band's BreakupUnfortunately, despite the success of "Beautiful," Joydrop disbanded in 2001, just a few years after the song was released.
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