Beauty and the Beast
Stevie Nicks
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You're not a stranger to me And you are something to see You don't even know how to please You say a lot but you're unaware how to leave My darling lives in a world that is not mine An old child misunderstood out of time Timeless is the creature who is wise And timeless is the prisoner in disguise Oh who is the beauty who the beast Would you die of grieving when I leave Two children too blind to see I would fall in your shadow I believe My love is a man who's not been tamed Oh my love lives in a world of false pleasure and pain We come from difference worlds we are the same my love I never doubted your beauty I've changed I never doubted your beauty I've changed Changed who is the beauty Where is my beast (my love) There is no beauty Without my beast (my love) Who is the beauty Who my love Ah Oh la bete la bete Where is my beast My beauty my beauty My beautiful beautiful beautiful Beautiful beast
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Written by: STEVIE NICKS
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Release Information"Beauty and the Beast" is a track from Stevie Nicks' third solo studio album "The Wild Heart" that was released in 1983.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the 1946 version French film "Beauty and the Beast" - "La Belle et la Bête" directed by Jean Cocteau.
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Music videoThe music video for "Beauty and the Beast" has scenes from the Jean Cocteau film, in keeping with the song's inspiration.
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Political undertonesThe song alludes subtly to Cold War anxieties, with references to soldiers lost in battle, possibly influenced by Nicks' work with wounded veterans at the time.
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SongwritingAs with most of Stevie Nicks' songs, she is credited as the sole songwriter for "Beauty and the Beast."
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Nature"Beauty and the Beast" is a ballad, showcasing Nicks' penchant for romantic, emotive songwriting and is a departure from her typical rock style.
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Lengthy creation processThe final version of "Beauty and the Beast" was developed over the course of several years, which is a testament to Nicks' careful attention to songcraft.
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Live PerformancesWhen performing "Beauty and the Beast" live, Nicks often wears a Victorian-style dress to add drama to the performance.
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Recognition"Beauty and the Beast" is considered one of Nicks' most beautiful songs and is hailed as a fan favorite.
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Personal significanceThis song holds high personal significance for Nicks, so much that it often makes her emotional during performances.
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Accompanying ArtistsThe song features Toto members Steve Lukather and Michael Porcaro, who play guitar and bass respectively.
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Limited AirplayDespite its popularity among fans, "Beauty and the Beast" has not had significant radio airplay because it was never released as a single.
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Ballet InfluenceThe song has a strong ballet influence, which can be observed from its rhythmic structure.
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Not related to DisneyThough it shares a title with the famous Disney song, Nicks' "Beauty and the Beast" is not related to the animated film in any way.
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