Beneath Your Beautiful

Labrinth, Emeli Sandé

About Beneath Your Beautiful

"Beneath Your Beautiful" is a song by British musicians Labrinth and Emeli Sandé. Written by Labrinth, Mike Posner and Sandé, it was promoted as the sixth single from Labrinth's debut album, Electronic Earth (2012). Impacting from 18 October 2012, and following a well-received performance on the ninth series of The X Factor, the single would go on to sell 108,000 copies in the UK during its first week and top the UK Singles Chart. It became Labrinth's first number one single as a lead artist and additionally became his first top 40 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 34. The song was nominated for 'Best British Single' at the 2013 BRIT Awards and was ranked the twelfth best-selling single of 2012 in the UK. 


Year:
2013
4:34
#1

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You tell all the boys no
Makes you feel good yeah
I know you're out of my league
But that won't scare me away oh no
You've carried on so long
You couldn't stop if you tried it
You've built your wall so high
That no one could climb it
But I'm gonna try

Would you let me see beneath your beautiful
Would you let me see beneath your perfect
Take it off now girl, take it off now girl
I wanna see inside
Would you let me see beneath your beautiful tonight

You let all the girls go
Makes you feel good, don't it?
Behind your Broadway show
I heard a voice say please don't hurt me
You've carried on so long
You couldn't stop if you tried it
You've built your wall so high
That no one could climb it
But I'm gonna try

Would you let me see beneath your beautiful
Would you let me see beneath your perfect
Take it off now boy, take it off now boy
I wanna see inside
Would you let me see beneath your beautiful tonight
Oh, tonight

See beneath, see beneath,
I Tonight I

I'm gonna climb on top your ivory tower
I'll hold your hand and then we'll jump right out
We'll be falling, falling
But that's okay
Cause I'll be right here
I just wanna know

Would you let me see beneath your beautiful
Would you let me see beneath your perfect
Take it off now girl, take it off now girl
Cause I wanna see you say
Would you let me see beneath your beautiful tonight
Tonight, see beneath your beautiful
Oh tonight, we ain't perfect, we ain't perfect
Would you let me see beneath your beautiful tonight

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Labrinth

Timothy McKenzie (born 21 March 1989), better known by his stage name Labrinth, is an English singer/songwriter and record producer, becoming label Syco's first non-talent show signing in six years. Initially, he was tipped to work as a producer, but Cowell signed him as a solo act. more »

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Written by: Emeli Sande, Mike Posner, Timothy Mckenzie

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13 facts about this song

Track’s Origin
"Beneath Your Beautiful" is a song by British musicians Labrinth and Emeli Sandé, released as the sixth single from Labrinth's debut album, "Electronic Earth".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, making this Labrinth's first ever number one single as well as the third for Emeli Sandé.
Genre
The song is typically categorized as a soulful pop ballad that showcases the vocals of both Labrinth and Sandé.
Award-Winning Track
On 20 October 2012, "Beneath Your Beautiful" was named "Best Song" at the MOBO Awards 2012.
Song Writing
The song was both written and produced by Labrinth, with Sandé serving as a co-writer on the track.
International Success
The song was not only successful in the UK but also reached top 40 in Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, and even charted in the United States.
Video Popularity
The music video, directed by Declan Whitebloom, has garnered millions of views on YouTube, highlighting the song's worldwide popularity.
Lyric Meaning
The lyrics for “Beneath Your Beautiful” are about seeing past someone’s public persona to understand their true self.
Live Performance
The artists delivered an iconic live performance of the song on The X Factor UK in 2012.
Platinum Status
"Beneath Your Beautiful" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), further demonstrating its commercial success.
Acoustic Version
There's also an acoustic version of "Beneath Your Beautiful", showcasing Labrinth's guitar-playing skills and the impressive vocals of both artists.
Cover Versions
Various artists, including Passenger and Boyce Avenue, have covered the song, proving its enduring appeal and versatility.
Artistic Collaboration
This song marked the first major public collaboration between Labrinth and Sandé, starting them on the path of establishing a long-term professional relationship.

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