So Beautiful
Pete Murray Lyrics


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Found myself just the other day
In the backyard of a friends place
Thinking about you
Thinking of the crowd you're in,
What you're up to, where you've been,
Just thinking

You know the clothes that you wear and the color in your hair
Shouldn't change you
Now you tell me why is it so,
You're bigger than Mighty Joe

At least you think so

God my fingers burn,
Now when I think of touching your hair
You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground

Threw my smoke down on the ground
Turned my head and I heard the sound that reminded me
Of the days so young and sweet
Always so much fun to me,

At least I thought so

Now you think you're so damn fine,
You could rule the world,
No not mine,
I don't think so

God my fingers burn,
Now when I think of touching your hair
You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground

You know the scene that you're in and the people that you've been with
Just get to me
But you think I'm not as cool
As you are so beautiful,
Who you foolin'?

Well I'm here to tell you babe the game you're in is just a game, so damn pretentious

God my fingers burn,
Now when I think of touching your hair
You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground





You think you're so beautiful, so beautiful

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pete Murray's song "So Beautiful" explore the emotions of a man who is stuck thinking about a woman he used to know. He finds himself lost in thought while in the backyard of a friend's place, contemplating the life that his former lover is leading. He reflects on the trivialities of appearance ("the clothes that you wear and the color in your hair") and questions the woman's superiority complex ("you think you're so damn fine, you could rule the world"). The singer wrestles with his own feelings of desire and confusion, wondering whether he can even call her anymore and express how much he cares.


Throughout the song, the singer yearns for a time when things were simpler and recalls happier memories with the woman. He seems to hold feelings of disdain for her current circumstances, feeling that she has become enamored with a superficial and pretentious lifestyle. The repetition of the phrase "God my fingers burn" after each verse represents the feeling of anxiety and energy that he cannot seem to shake.


Overall, the song presents a powerful and relatable portrayal of longing, heartache, and regret. It highlights the complex emotions that can arise from the end of a relationship and showcases the dangers of getting lost in the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Found myself just the other day
I was lost in thought just recently


In the backyard of a friends place
I was in a friend's backyard at that moment


Thinking about you
My mind was occupied with you


Thinking of the crowd you're in,
I was picturing the people around you


What you're up to, where you've been,
I was curious about your activities and your whereabouts


Just thinking
I was lost in thought


You know the clothes that you wear and the color in your hair
Your clothing and hair color should not define you


Shouldn't change you
They should not determine who you are as a person


Now you tell me why is it so,
I am curious about why this is the case


You're bigger than Mighty Joe
You have an overinflated sense of self-importance


At least you think so
At least that's what you believe


God my fingers burn,
My emotions are intense and overwhelming


Now when I think of touching your hair
The idea of getting close to you again is unsettling


You have changed so much that I don't know if I can call you and tell you I care
You have become so different that I don't know if I can still reach out to you and express my affection


And I would love to bring you down, plant your feet back on the ground
I wish I could make you less arrogant and help you become more grounded and humble


Threw my smoke down on the ground
I discarded my cigarette on the floor


Turned my head and I heard the sound that reminded me
I glanced back and heard a noise that brought back memories


Of the days so young and sweet
I remembered the happy and carefree moments of our past


Always so much fun to me,
Those memories were always enjoyable for me


At least I thought so
At least those were my perceptions at that time


Now you think you're so damn fine,
You believe that you are very attractive


You could rule the world,
You have an inflated ego and believe that you can control everything


No not mine,
It's not my view


I don't think so
I disagree


You know the scene that you're in and the people that you've been with
I am aware of your social circle and your acquaintances


Just get to me
It is affecting me emotionally


But you think I'm not as cool
You believe that you are more fashionable and popular than me


As you are so beautiful,
Because you are good-looking


Who you foolin'?
Who are you trying to deceive?


Well I'm here to tell you babe the game you're in is just a game, so damn pretentious
I want to point out that your behavior and attitude are superficial and insincere


You think you're so beautiful, so beautiful
You overestimate the value of your appearance




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETE MURRAY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@linotheundead

Simone, my love...
My life was changed from the first moment I laid eyes on you, and your sweet voice was the most gorgeous thing I've ever heard.
This is the last song I ever sang with you while you strummed your guitar.

You are never too far from my mind. Everywhere I look it's like something reminds me of you. I miss you every day and love you still.

A more beautiful soul, generous heart, and fighting spirit I have not known. There are pieces of my heart that were simply always yours, and I will love you forever.

I am so thankful for the love you gave, the kindness you showed, and I have no doubt that you knew just how much you will always mean to me. I did, do, and will always love you. Rest in peace, my darling.



All comments from YouTube:

@nr1785

One of the best songs ever. Our Aussie songwriters are so under rated.

@mathewpayne8279

True ?! I'm proud if so 🇦🇺🦘❤️

@billythekid9821

? It's not that good Sorry, not sorry.

@korace178

Honestly not sure how he didn’t become big with this song.

@transittimes2008

He got big here in Australia, clearly not international, but always an Aussie star.

You find that the songs that sound ridiculous are the ones that get more attention. This song is a masterpiece though.

@retroguy95

@@OfAngelsAndAnarchist what a load of absolute crap "Australia doesn't really have great art" what an ignorant and just plain wrong statement.

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@dragon13304

I was surprised to hear this song on an America TV Show (One Tree Hill), I didn't think it got any airplay outside of Australia and New Zealand. They still play this regularly on Aussie radio stations such as Triple M, amazing track! One of faves from the 00s

@casperc9418

17 years and never get tired listening to this song.... so beautiful!

@doggity_9716

He should have been huge internationally. Very underrated

@BenjaminOommen

Who's listening to this after a decade?
Man time flies, can't believe it's 2019 already.

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