Beautiful People
Carolina Liar/Cher Lloyd Lyrics

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It's my last big breath what you want me to do
When you act all cool like u already knew
Then I'll be stuck here cold, just waiting though
Till your heart start beating for that somebody new

You know that it's true
'Cause it's beautiful people like you, who get whatever they want
And it's beautiful people like you, who suck the life right outta my heart

And it's beautiful people like you, who make me cry
'Cause nobody else could be nearly as cruel as you

It's a wicked game that you making me play (Making me play)
When I crawl back home as you walkin' away (Hey, hey)
Then it's all quiet clear what you want me to say (What you want me to say)
But you'll be so long gone if I ask you to stay

You know that it's true

'Cause it's beautiful people like you, who get whatever they want
And it's beautiful people like you, who suck the life right outta my heart
And it's beautiful people like you, who make me cry
'Cause nobody else could be nearly as cruel as you

It's my last big breath, what you want me to do
When you went all cool, like you already knew

'Cause it's beautiful people like you, who get whatever they want
And it's beautiful people like you, who suck the life right outta my heart
And it's beautiful people like you, who make me cry
'Cause nobody else could be nearly as cruel as you

Nobody else could be nearly as cruel as you, as you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cher Lloyd's song Beautiful People showcase the emotions of a person who has fallen for someone who is beautiful, but cruel at the same time. The lyrics start with the singer feeling helpless and not knowing what to do, and how the other person is acting cool as if they already have power over them. The singer is stuck in a painful situation, waiting until the other person decides to move on to someone else. The chorus emphasizes the fact that it is always beautiful people like the one they fell for who get whatever they want, and how they make the singer feel. The singer feels drained and heartbroken, as the beautiful person they fell for sucks everything out of their heart, making them cry.

The second verse of the song highlights the 'wicked game' that the other person is making the singer play. The other person seems to be walking away and leaving, while the singer crawls back home. The singer realizes that, if they ask the other person to stay, it is likely to be in vain, as the other person would be long gone. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the pain and cruelty of the beautiful person.

Overall, the lyrics of 'Beautiful People' are relatable to anyone who has been in love with someone who is good-looking but ultimately cruel. The singer is left heartbroken as the beautiful person they fell for takes everything from their heart.

Line by Line Meaning

It's my last big breath what you want me to do
I feel like I'm at the end of my rope and you're putting me in a tough spot.

When you act all cool like u already knew
You seem to think you have everything under control and that it doesn't matter what happens to me.

Then I'll be stuck here cold, just waiting though
I feel helpless and alone, waiting for something to change without any idea of when or if it will happen.

Till your heart start beating for that somebody new
I know that I don't have a chance with you because you're already looking for someone else to be interested in.

You know that it's true
There's no denying that this is how I really feel about you and the situation we're in.

'Cause it's beautiful people like you, who get whatever they want
Someone with your looks, charm, and personality can have anything they want without even trying, which makes it tough for anyone else to compete.

And it's beautiful people like you, who suck the life right outta my heart
Dealing with people like you who don't care about others can be emotionally draining and leave me feeling empty or broken inside.

And it's beautiful people like you, who make me cry
Your words and actions hurt me more than anything else because I know deep down that you don't care about my feelings or well-being.

'Cause nobody else could be nearly as cruel as you
The way you treat me is truly horrible, and I don't think anyone else could be as heartless and uncaring as you are.

It's a wicked game that you making me play (Making me play)
You're manipulating me and playing games with my emotions, which is making me feel ill at ease and unsure of how to proceed.

When I crawl back home as you walkin' away (Hey, hey)
I feel powerless and insignificant when you depart, as though I'm crawling on the ground while you stride off confidently into the distance.

Then it's all quiet clear what you want me to say (What you want me to say)
After you're gone, it becomes clear what you actually wanted me to say or do, which is frustrating because I didn't realize it at the time.

But you'll be so long gone if I ask you to stay
It's too late for me to stop you from leaving, and I know you won't stick around even if I beg you to.

Nobody else could be nearly as cruel as you, as you
I'm convinced that you're the cruelest person I've ever met and that no one else could be as harmful to me as you are.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER ERIK KRONLUND, THOMAS B HAMILTON, CHAD DOUG WOLFINBARGER

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