Singer: Ellie GouldingComposer: Ellie GouldingPainted to pure perfectionWe had a real connectionBodies, aching, overtakenYou kept me at a distance,Not asking any questionsFingers, PressingLearning, lessonsBeautiful lies on a Friday nightStarting to wonder where we lost the magicHead in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is staticI’m not a material girl, everything in your world just feels like plastic,Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me downYou just want the power, you’re not really down for loveYou just want the powerThe powerNo I’m not chasing paper and I’m not faking neitherTake me higher or this will expireYour self obsessions boring, sorry if I’m ignoringMindless actions lead to destruction
Beautiful lies on a Friday nightStarting to wonder where we lost the magicHead in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is staticI’m not a material girl, everything in your world just feels like plastic,Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me downYou just want the power, you’re not really down for loveYou just want the powerThe powerEverything you do is so cruelTaking me for a foolMaking me need a new fixMaking me worship youEverything you do is so cruelTaking me for a foolMaking me need a new fixMaking me worship youBeautiful lies on a Friday nightStarting to wonder where we lost the magicHead in the clouds, talking so loud, all I hear is staticI’m not a material girl, everything in your world just feels like plastic,Wearing your crown, it’s pulling me downYou just want the power, you’re not really down for loveYou just want the power