Beautiful World

Devo

About Beautiful World

"Beautiful World" is a song by the American new wave band Devo, written by Gerald Casale and Mark Mothersbaugh. It appears on their fourth studio album New Traditionalists. Most of the songs on New Traditionalists are darker and more direct than on previous Devo albums. The exception to this is "Beautiful World," whose message seems optimistic at first but changes as the song progresses. This is made even clearer by the song's promotional video. In addition to the standard 7" single, "Beautiful World" was also released as a picture disc. This version features the same image of a paper mask of a cosmonaut's face as the standard single sleeve and is cut in the shape of the cosmonaut's head. The picture disc version also includes a different B-side: the spoken word "Nu-tra Speaks (New Traditionalist Man)." 


Year:
2003
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It's a beautiful world we live in
A sweet romantic place
Beautiful people everywhere
The way they show they care
Makes me want to say

It's a beautiful world
It's a beautiful world
It's a beautiful world

For you
For you
For you

It's a wonderful time to be here
It's nice to be alive
Wonderful people everywhere
The way they comb their hair
Makes me want to say

It's a wonderful place
It's a wonderful place
It's a wonderful place

For you
For you
For you

Hey
Tell me what I say

Boy 'n' girl with the new clothes on
You can shake it to me all night long
Hey hey

It's a beautiful world we live in
A sweet romantic place
Beautiful people everywhere
The way they show they care
Makes me want to say

It's a beautiful world
It's a beautiful world
It's a beautiful world

For you
For you
For you

It's not for me

It's a beautiful world, For you
It's a beautiful world, For you
It's a beautiful world, For you
It's a beautiful world, Not me

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Devo

Devo ( /ˈdiːvoʊ/, originally /diːˈvoʊ/) is an American punk rock/New Wave band formed in 1972 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. Their style over time has shifted between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Their music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary. Their often discordant pop songs feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures that have proven influ… more »

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Written by: GERALD V. CASALE, MARK MOTHERSBAUGH

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Release Information
"Beautiful World" was released by the American rock band Devo in 1981 as part of their album "New Traditionalists."
Music Video
The original music video for "Beautiful World" is known for its innovative use of stock footage, cutting together various optimistic images from 1950s advertisements and clips.
Social Commentary
The song is both a piece of music and a social commentary. It initially starts off pleasantly, but the lyrics progressively reveal a more cynical viewpoint, indicating that the world might not be as beautiful for everyone.
Chart Performance
"Beautiful World" was a pretty successful song for Devo, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard magazine's Hot Dance Club Play chart in the United States.
Rotating Vocal Duty
"Beautiful World" is notable for featuring Devo band's bass player and co-songwriter Gerald Casale on lead vocals, whereas typically the lead vocals would be performed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
Pop Culture
The song has been prominently featured in the soundtracks of TV shows and movies, including "Rugrats in Paris: The Movie," "Dumb and Dumber To," and has been covered by Rage Against the Machine as well as by Fernando Saunders.
Live Performances
During live performances, "Beautiful World" often featured the band's mascot, Booji Boy singing the song's final verse, adding to the song's surreal and ironic tone.
Shift in Tone
Despite the song's perceived cheerful melody, the lyrics and the delivery of the final verse, "It's a beautiful world, for you. Not me," add a darker, introspective edge to the song.
Synthesizers Use
"Beautiful World" is one of many Devo songs to feature the band's innovative use of synthesizers, establishing Devo's reputation for a groundbreaking blending of punk, art rock, and electronic music.
Critics Reception
The song is praised by critics for its clever lyrics and innovative use of melody, dubbing it as an anthem for the cynical and disillusioned.
Fan Favourite
The song is often considered a fan favorite and is regularly included in Devo's live shows, given its classic status among their discography.

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