You Are So Beautiful (X Factor Performance) Lyrics

Song & Lyrics Facts

One Direction - You Are So Beautiful is a song by the British-Irish boy band One Direction. It was performed on The X Factor in 2010, and later released as part of their debut album Up All Night (2011).

With its upbeat pop sound, it is considered to be one of the group's signature songs. The lyrics were written by Savan Kotecha and Steve Mac, while Mac also produced the track. The members of One Direction at the time of this release included Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. This performance marked the beginning of the group’s success, when they received a standing ovation from the audience. The song has since become an anthem for many fans, with its empowering message about self-love and appreciation. Lyrics include lines such as “you are so beautiful/ Just the way you are/ No matter what they say/ Don't let 'em bring you down”.