"Beautiful" is a song written and recorded by American

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band 10 Years for their fourth studio album, '' Division'', 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 Hot Modern Rock Tracks, 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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External links

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