Beautiful People || Ed Sheeran ft. Khalid: A Review.
Okay! Let me start by saying this: If Ed Sheeran isn’t one of your
Ed Sheeran is one of the most talented artists I know. He isn’t just after melody but is also keen on making songs that have meaning– messages that one can relate to– that positive vibe. If you’ve heard his songs, you’d know what I’m talking about.
In this song, Beautiful People, he collaborates with 21-year-old RnB singer Khalid. The song appeared on Sheeran’s forthcoming No.6 Collaborations Project, which was released on July 12th.
The track addresses the importance of staying true to one’s self. In a world where social media projects fame and materialism as the source of happiness, this song
The chorus sums it all up:
“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.”
Ed Sheeran and Khalid say they aren’t part of this– they aren’t “beautiful people“. They are true to themselves and would rather excuse themselves from uncomfortable discussions that will make them feel less than they are, obviously because they don’t fit in — as part of the song says:
“We don’t fit in well
‘Cause we are just ourselves
I could use some help
Gettin’ out of this conversation, yeah”
Apart from the lyrics and melody, the video, directed by Andy McLeod, portrays the message in a very unique and creative way. It shows how an average looking couple gets involved in the world of “beautiful people” (glamour and flamboyance) but are disinterested in it all. Instead, they focus on each other– in the end, they go back to living their simple lives because it’s who they are and they aren’t ashamed.
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Conclusion
I strongly believe that the message is something that should be heard over and over again because low self-esteem is a global problem. Many people are envious and insecure as a result of what they perceive to be achievements without having the slightest clue about what goes on when the people they envy are alone.
I rate this song 5/5 simply because it is lovely, catchy and not only is the message powerful, it is also timely. At the end of the day, one thing is important– be authentic, be true to you. There’s no point putting up a mask, living a facade– just be you. Also, don’t waste your energy envying someone else, you have no idea what they are passing through. In most cases, you’re even better off than them.
I really loved it and I hope you do too. Let me know what you think at the comment section below.
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This is one of the best music videos I’ve seen. I love the meaning of the song, I can play it over and over!
@Karla, right? It’s been on repeat!
Although I’m not familiar with this song (I’m still in my cave), but the lyrics are important, meaning, and with lots of sense. Definitely will check this on YouTube.
@Blair, yeah. It does have a lot of meaning. You should check it out when you’re free.
I have not heard this song yet !!! But now I really want !! I love the meaning of the song and I think it is important to have such songs in the world today !!
Ed Sheeran is a favorite of mine! Beautiful songs! I hope to catch him in concert someday!
Ed Sheeran is definitely musically very talented! I usually listen to country music, but his storytelling ability alone would have sold me on him.
Ed Sheeran has the best lyrics. They always relate to some aspect of life that we can all relate to!
whoa! Such an Amazing post! I haven’t thought about this song in the way you explained it.
I love Ed Sheeran and loved this song too. Adding this on my playlist. Such an inspiring song.
not going to lie, Ed Sheeran is kind of a goofy looking red headed kid but he can create some music and that along with Khalid definitely makes them “beautiful people” in my eyes. I just heard this song the other day on Pandora and was kind of confused cause I really liked it. HOpe they collab again cause so far so good in my ears!