While often miscredited to David Guetta in fan-made videos and titles, Sia explicitly clarified on Twitter that Guetta did not produce this version.
The song commonly referred to as featuring Sia and Rihanna is not an official collaborative release, but rather a leaked demo from 2013. Despite its widespread circulation on platforms like YouTube and TikTok , the track was never intended for public consumption in that form. Origins and Production SiaВ Beautiful People Ft Rihanna
The lyrics for the demo version often center on themes of resilience and self-worth, featuring the recurring line: "Hands out stretch, what you got / Give me your best and I won't turn you down" . Sia has been noted for her ability to write "flaws-and-all anthems" that reject standard beauty expectations, a style prominent in her work for other major artists like Britney Spears . While often miscredited to David Guetta in fan-made
This version features a music video directed by Daniel Askill and choreographed by Jacob Jonas, featuring thirteen dancers performing in Los Angeles. Origins and Production The lyrics for the demo
The track was originally a demo written by Sia for a "pop artist," later confirmed to be Rihanna, potentially for an early version of her album Anti .