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Beautiful People Lyrics

by Ed Sheeran

Lyricist: Ed Sheeran

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Beautiful People Lyrics

We are, we are, we are L.A. on a Saturday night in the summer Sundown and they all come out Lamborginis and their rented Hummers The party's on, so they're headin' downtown Everybody's lookin' for a come up And they wanna know what you're about Me in the middle with the one I'm lovin' We're just tryna figure everything out We don't fit in well 'cause we are just ourselves I could use some help gettin' out of this conversation, yeah You look stunning, dear, so don't ask that question here This is my only fear, that we become Beautiful people Drop top, designer clothes Front row at fashion shows "What d'you do?" and "Who d'you know?" Inside the world of beautiful people Champagne and rolled-up notes Prenups and broken homes Surrounded, but still alone Let's leave the party That's not who we are (We are, we are, we are) We are not beautiful Yeah, that's not who we are (We are, we are, we are) We are not beautiful (Beautiful) L.A., mmm, drove for hours last night and we made it nowhere I see stars in your eyes when we're halfway there (All night) I'm not fazed by all them lights and flashin' cameras 'Cause with my arms around you, there's no need to care We don't fit in well, we are just ourselves I could use some help gettin' out of this conversation, yeah You look stunning, dear, so don't ask that question here This is my only fear, that we become Beautiful people Drop top, designer clothes Front row at fashion shows "What d'you do?" and "Who d'you know?" Inside the world of beautiful people Champagne and rolled-up notes Prenups and broken homes Surrounded, but still alone Let's leave the party That's not who we are (We are, we are, we are) We are not beautiful, yeah Yeah, that's not who we are (We are, we are, we are) We are not beautiful (Beautiful) We are, we are, we are We are not beautiful

Meaning of Beautiful People

“Beautiful People” is a poignant observation of the superficial allure and inherent loneliness lurking beneath the glittering facade of Los Angeles’s high society. The song paints a vivid picture of a Saturday night scene – Lamborghinis, rented Hummers, and a relentless pursuit of “come-ups,” reflecting the anxieties surrounding status and validation within this exclusive world. Sheeran masterfully captures the couple's quiet resistance to this environment; they are deliberately out of sync, simply trying to navigate their own connection amidst the dizzying superficiality. The repeated refrain, "We are, we are, we are," acts as a defiant affirmation of their authenticity, highlighting the stark contrast between their genuine affection and the transactional nature of the people surrounding them. The lyrics expose the dark underbelly of this beautiful world – prenuptial agreements, broken homes, and a pervasive sense of isolation despite being “surrounded.” The couple’s desire to escape the party underscores a yearning for something real, something untouched by the pressure to conform and impress. Sheeran’s message isn't simply about rejecting wealth or fame; it’s a critique of prioritizing external validation over genuine connection. The repeated assertion that they are "not beautiful" is a pointed rejection of this materialistic definition of worth, suggesting that true beauty lies in their self-acceptance and the strength of their bond. Ultimately, “Beautiful People” is a melancholic reflection on the dangers of chasing an illusion, a quiet plea to resist becoming lost within the relentless pursuit of a superficial ideal.

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