Beautiful World (Devo song)

"Beautiful World" is a song by American new wave band Devo, written by bassist Gerald Casale and vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh. It was released as the second single from their fourth studio album, New Traditionalists (1981). While most of its songs are darker and more direct than on previous Devo albums, "Beautiful World," is an exception, with a message that seems optimistic at first but changes as the song progresses. This is also demonstrated in the song's music video.

In addition to the 7-inch single, "Beautiful World" was also released as a picture disc. This version features the same image of a paper mask of a cosmonaut's face as the standard single sleeve, but is cut in the shape of his head and includes a different B-side: the spoken word "Nu-tra Speaks (New Traditionalist Man)."