"Beautiful" is a song written and recorded by American

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for their fourth album, ''

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'', which is their second major release under

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. It was released as the album's first single to

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and rock radio outlets in 2008.

Chart performance

"Beautiful" debuted on ''

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at number 34 for the issue date of February 23, 2008. It peaked at number 6, spending 26 weeks on the chart. The song has also charted on ''Billboard'''s

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, peaking at number 14.

Music video

The music video for "Beautiful" premiered on April 21, 2008, at Universal Republic's video site and on YouTube a few days later. It depicts a celebrity (Rebecca Ginos) going inside her house due to the

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invading and watching her every move, reminiscent of

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, and

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* 2008 singles 2008 songs 10 Years (band) songs Songs written by Jesse Hasek Song recordings produced by Rick Parashar Hard rock ballads Universal Records singles {{2000s-rock-song-stub