In his autobiography Things the Grandchildren Should Know, E says that this song is about his then-girlfriend Susan: “Perhaps if I hadn’t referred to her as a ‘freak’ she’d still be my girlfriend”, he jokingly remarks. Susan’s House, which is on the same album (which is also called Beautiful Freak),...
[Verse 1]
You're such a beautiful freak
I wish there were more just like you
You're not like all of the others
[Chorus]
And that is why I love you
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
That is why I love you
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
[Verse 2]
Some people think you have a problem
But that problem lies only with them
Just cause you are not like the others
[Chorus]
But that is why I love you
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
Yeah that is why I love you
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
[Bridge]
Too good for this world
But I hope you will stay
And I'll be here to see that you don't fade away
[Verse 3]
You're such a beautiful freak
I bet you are flying inside
Dart down and then go for cover
[Chorus]
And know that I, I love you
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
You know that I, I love you
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
[Outro]
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
Beautiful freak, beautiful freak
Beautiful Freak was written by Mark Oliver Everett.
Beautiful Freak was produced by Jon Brion & Mark Oliver Everett & Mark Goldenberg & E.Z. Mike.
Eels released Beautiful Freak on Tue Aug 13 1996.