He previously participated in The Voice Of Holland, coached by Ilse DeLange under his real name, Duncan de Moor and sang lead vocals for the band The Slick And Suited.
Beautiful
Duncan Laurence Lyrics
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Everybody holds a piece of truth
Everybody sees me
They all have a point of view
But no one really knows me like you
Nobody would see it
And I can feel the doubts creep in my mind
You kept me believing
Nobody knows me like you
When my world's on fire
You kill the flames
I love how you're always
The beauty in my pain
Most hearts never stay
But your love keeps me safe
People come and people go
But you and I, we're beautiful
So let the whole world change
We'll stay the same
There's something that we're made of
It's greater than the distance we're apart
I don't need to say much
'Cause you can read me right from where you are
No one really knows me like you
When my world's on fire
You kill the flames
I love how you're always
The beauty in my pain
Most hearts never stay
But your love keeps me safe
People come and people go
But you and I, we're beautiful
So let the whole world change
We'll stay the same
When my world's on fire, you call
When my world's on fire, you know this
When my world's on fire, you call
When my world's on fire, you know this
When my world's on fire, you call
When my world's on fire, you know this
When my world's on fire, you call
When my world's on fire, you know this
When my world's on fire, you call
When my world's on fire, you know this
When my world's on fire, you call (yeah, yeah, yeah)
The lyrics of Duncan Laurence's song "Beautiful" speak to the power of a deep, meaningful connection between two people. The first verse acknowledges that many people know the singer, but only one person truly knows him well. The doubts that creep into his mind are universal, but this person helps him to keep believing and to keep going. In the chorus, the singer notes that his world can be on fire, but this person is able to kill the flames and provide comfort. Their love keeps him safe, even as people come and go. The repetition of the phrase "when my world's on fire, you call" speaks to the singular dependability of this person in the singer's life.
The second verse echoes the sentiment of the first, celebrating the power of the deep connection between these two people. The singer notes that there is something about them that is greater than the distance between them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the idea that the singer's relationship with this one person is all that matters in a world that is constantly changing.
Overall, "Beautiful" is a powerful song about the power of human connection and love. The lyrics speak to a specific relationship between two people, but their message resonates with anyone who has ever experienced that deep, unbreakable bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody knows me
Everyone is familiar with my name and my existence
Everybody holds a piece of truth
Each person has their own version of the truth about me
Everybody sees me
People have seen me around before
They all have a point of view
Each person has their own opinion about me
But no one really knows me like you
You are the only person who truly understands me
Nobody would see it
Others would not realize the struggles I go through
And I can feel the doubts creep in my mind
I start to doubt myself and become uncertain
You kept me believing
You have always encouraged me and helped me stay optimistic
Told me it's alright, just give it time
You reassured me that things will get better and to be patient
When my world's on fire
When everything feels like it's falling apart
You kill the flames
You have the ability to calm me down and make me feel better
I love how you're always
I appreciate how you are consistently
The beauty in my pain
Able to recognize the good that can come out of a tough situation
Most hearts never stay
Many relationships and people do not last forever
But your love keeps me safe
I feel secure and cared for by your love
People come and people go
People are constantly entering and exiting my life
But you and I, we're beautiful
Our connection and relationship is special and unique
So let the whole world change
No matter what happens in the world and in life
We'll stay the same
I know that our bond will remain constant and unchanging
There's something that we're made of
We have a strong foundation and connection
It's greater than the distance we're apart
Our bond overcomes any physical distance between us
I don't need to say much
I do not always have to explain myself to you
'Cause you can read me right from where you are
You understand me without me having to say a word
When my world's on fire, you call
During a difficult time, you reach out to check on me
When my world's on fire, you know this
You are aware of my struggles and how to help me through them
Writer(s): Martijn Tienus Konijnenburg, Bradley Richard Mair, Tom Martin, Duncan De Moor
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