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The Soft Power of Simplicity: "Beautiful" by Carly Rae Jepsen ft. Justin Bieber

While some critics found the track "boring" compared to the high-stakes energy of "Call Me Maybe," others praised it as a "sweet duet" that added a necessary layer of sincerity to Jepsen’s major-label debut. Carly Rae Jepsen - Beautiful (Lyrics) ft. Justin Bieber

Though it was never released as an official single, the high-profile nature of the duet propelled it onto global charts. : Reached number 87 in the US. The Soft Power of Simplicity: "Beautiful" by Carly

The collaboration was born out of a sudden creative spark shortly after Jepsen signed to Scooter Braun's Schoolboy Records. Originally penned for Bieber’s own album, Believe , the song was introduced to Jepsen just 30 minutes after she first met him in Los Angeles. Jepsen recorded her vocals that same night, turning what was intended as a solo track into a shared conversation between two of pop's biggest rising stars. : Reached number 87 in the US

: Critics often compared the song's core message—"What makes you so beautiful is you don't know how beautiful you are"—to One Direction’s hit "What Makes You Beautiful".

Released on September 14, 2012, is a standout acoustic ballad from Carly Rae Jepsen’s second studio album, Kiss . A rare departure from the high-energy bubblegum pop that defined the era, the track features fellow Canadian superstar Justin Bieber in a gentle duet that explores themes of self-worth and unrequited admiration. A Serendipitous Studio Session

: Unlike the "sugary" tracks on the album, "Beautiful" is described as a more "polished" and "tender" moment that showcases Jepsen's ability to deliver a slow, emotive performance without over-singing. Chart Performance and Reception