Beneath Your Beautiful
Labrinth, Emeli Sandé
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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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Written by: Emeli Sande, Mike Posner, Timothy Mckenzie
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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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".
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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GenreThe song is typically categorized as a soulful pop ballad that showcases the vocals of both Labrinth and Sandé.
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Award-Winning TrackOn 20 October 2012, "Beneath Your Beautiful" was named "Best Song" at the MOBO Awards 2012.
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Song WritingThe song was both written and produced by Labrinth, with Sandé serving as a co-writer on the track.
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International SuccessThe 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.
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Video PopularityThe music video, directed by Declan Whitebloom, has garnered millions of views on YouTube, highlighting the song's worldwide popularity.
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Lyric MeaningThe lyrics for “Beneath Your Beautiful” are about seeing past someone’s public persona to understand their true self.
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Live PerformanceThe artists delivered an iconic live performance of the song on The X Factor UK in 2012.
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Platinum Status"Beneath Your Beautiful" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), further demonstrating its commercial success.
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Acoustic VersionThere's also an acoustic version of "Beneath Your Beautiful", showcasing Labrinth's guitar-playing skills and the impressive vocals of both artists.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including Passenger and Boyce Avenue, have covered the song, proving its enduring appeal and versatility.
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Artistic CollaborationThis 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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