Beautiful People
Dan Berk & Jason Chen Lyrics

L.A. on a Saturday night in the summer
Setting the scene for the story, it's a warm summer night in Los Angeles and the city is buzzing with vibrant energy.

Sundown and they all come out
As the sun goes down, people start emerging from their homes to revel in the nightlife of the city.

Lamborghinis and their rented Hummers
The wealthy and flashy inhabitants of the city come out in their expensive cars to show off their wealth.

The party′s on, so they're headin′ downtown
Everyone is flocking to the downtown area to join the party and experience the excitement that the city has to offer.

('Round here) everybody's lookin′ for a come up
People in this city are always searching for opportunities to improve their lives or make it to the top.

And they wanna know what you′re about
The people in this city are also very curious and eager to learn more about others, especially if they think they can benefit from a connection.

Me in the middle with the one I love and
The singer is in the midst of all this chaos, but they are not alone because they are with the person they love.

We're just tryna figure everything out
Amidst all the hustle and bustle of the city, the artist is just trying to navigate their way through life and figure things out.

We don′t fit in well
Despite being in the midst of so many people, the artist feels out of place because they don't fit in with the glamorous lifestyle of the city.

'Cause we are just ourselves
The artist understands that they can't be someone they're not, and they are content just being true to themselves.

I could use some help
Despite being independent, the singer admits that they could use some assistance in extricating themselves from an uncomfortable conversation.

Gettin′ out of this conversation, yeah
The artist would prefer to be talking about something other than the superficial topics that are being discussed.

You look stunning, dear
The singer compliments their partner's appearance, implying that they don't need material possessions to be beautiful.

So don't ask that question here
The singer urges their partner not to ask a potentially triggering question in this superficial setting.

This is my only fear, that we become
The singer is afraid of becoming just like the superficial people surrounding them.

Beautiful people
The people who seemingly have everything and are deemed the most attractive by societal standards.

Drop top, designer clothes
The trappings of wealth and status that the artist envies, but also realizes they don't need to be happy.

Front row at fashion shows
The epitome of being in the inner circle of the fashion and entertainment industries.

"What d′you do?" And, "Who d'you know?"
The questions that are often used to determine someone's worth in this superficial world.

Inside the world of beautiful people
A glimpse into the world of the rich and famous.

Champagne and rolled-up notes
References to the excessive consumption of alcohol and drugs that often accompany the party lifestyle in LA.

Prenups and broken homes
The darker side of the high-stakes relationships that are formed in LA's upper echelons.

Surrounded, but still alone
Despite being in the midst of so many people, the singer is aware of the loneliness that can come with not truly connecting with anyone.

Let's leave the party
The artist suggests that they escape the superficiality of the party scene and go somewhere where they can just be themselves.

That′s not who we are
Emphasizing that they are not like the people that they're surrounded by.

We are not beautiful
In the traditional sense of the word, the singer believes that they and their partner don't fit into the mold of societal beauty standards.

Drove for hours last night and we made it nowhere (nowhere, nowhere)
While driving around in LA can be exciting, sometimes it can also feel like you're going in circles and getting nowhere.

I see stars in your eyes when we're halfway there (all night)
The artist is lost in the moment with their partner, appreciating the simple beauty of a starry sky even amid the excitement and chaos of the city.

I′m not fazed by all them lights and flashin' cameras (uh)
The artist is not too concerned about the superficial aspects of being in the city, like the paparazzi and flashing lights.

′Cause with my arms around you, there's no need to care
The singer is happy just being with their partner, and everything else fades into the background.

We don′t fit in well
Reiterating that they do not belong in this world of the rich and famous.

We are just ourselves
Content with who they are instead of trying to fit into a mold that doesn't suit them.

I could use some help
Asking for assistance in exiting an awkward conversation.

Gettin' out of this conversation, yeah
Still trying to steer the conversation in a different direction.

You look stunning, dear
Once again, the singer praises their partner's beauty regardless of whether or not they have material possessions.

So don't ask that question here
The artist still believes that this is not the appropriate place for a deeper discussion.

This is my only fear, that we become
Reiterating their fear of becoming someone who they're not and losing themselves in the superficiality of LA.

We are, we are, we are
The singer repeats their earlier statement of who they are.

We are not beautiful
Reiterating their belief that they don't fit into society's traditional beauty standards.