: 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
: The song captures the tension of being "just friends" and the fear of expressing deep feelings. Jepsen and Bieber trade verses that describe a love so humble it "takes my breath away" and "fills the words that I don't say". 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. : Unlike the "sugary" tracks on the album,
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. Though it was never released as an official
: It peaked at number 37 in both Canada and Denmark, and reached the top 50 in Australia.