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 .
This version features a music video directed by Daniel Askill and choreographed by Jacob Jonas, featuring thirteen dancers performing in Los Angeles. 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 . The track was originally a demo written by