Beautiful
Mandalay
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You can depend On certainty Count it out and weigh it up again You can be sure You've reached the end And still you don't feel You know about anything Do you know you're beautiful Do you know you're beautiful Do you know you're beautiful You are, yes you are You can ignore What you've become Take it out and see it die again You can be here For who's a friend And still you don't feel You know about anything Do you know you're beautiful Do you know you're beautiful Do you know you're beautiful You are, yes you are Innermost thoughts Will be understood and You can have all you need Do you know you're beautiful Do you know you're beautiful Do you know you're beautiful You are, yes you are
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Written by: Carole King
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10 facts about this song
Band Origins"Mandalay" is a trip hop duo from England and "Beautiful" is one of the most popular songs. The band was composed of multi-instrumentalist Saul Freeman and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Nicola Hitchcock.
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Album Release"Beautiful" is a track from Mandalay's debut album, "Empathy," which was released in 1998. The album went on to achieve commercial and critical success.
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Song GenreThe song fits into the genre of trip hop, which is a musical genre that originated in the United Kingdom during the 1990s and is known for its downtempo, chill-out music with electronic influences.
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Lyrics Theme"Beautiful" has a positive message suggesting that everyone is beautiful in their own way, regardless of what society dictates. The song encourages self-acceptance and individuality.
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Chart Success"Beautiful" gained significant popularity in the UK and other parts of the world as well. Despite the band's relatively short lifespan, their music continues to resonate with fans around the world.
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Unique SoundMandalay is known for Hitchcock's distinctive and emotive vocals and Freeman's skillful instrumental work. Their music incorporates electronic elements with more traditional pop structures, creating a unique and distinctive sound.
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Song's InfluenceIt was also influential in introducing many people to the trip hop genre, complementing the works of similar successful artists such as Portishead and Massive Attack.
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Cover Versions"Beautiful" has been covered by several artists and has appeared in various remix forms, further expanding its reach and influence in music.
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Influence on Pop Culture"Beautiful" has been featured in several TV series and films which contributed to its fame. Its cinematic and atmospheric quality lend itself well to these formats.
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Band Break-UpThe duo broke up after releasing their second album "Instinct" in 2001, however "Beautiful" remains as one of their most enduring and popular songs.
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