Pretty On The Inside
Hole Lyrics
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Won't you promise her smack?
Is she pretty on the inside?
Is she pretty from the back?
Slutkiss girl
Won't you water her rack?
Is she pretty on the inside, baby?
Pretty from the back?
Slutkiss girl
Molasses rot black strap
Is she ugly on the inside, baby?
Ugly, ugly from the back?
There is no power like my pretty power
My pretty power
My ugly
Slutkiss girl
Won't you promise her smack?
Is she pretty on the inside?
Is she ugly?
Ugly?
Ugly?
Ugly?
Ugly?
Ugly?
Ugly?
Ugly?
Ugly?
The lyrics in "Pretty On The Inside" by Hole are controversial, provocative and raw. The issue touched upon is one of objectification and sexism. Slutkiss Girls is an allusion to the various young girls who try to dress and act provocatively, but are then judged harshly and labeled as 'sluts'. The lyrics ask if they can promise her smack to make her 'prettier' or more philosophical, more palatable. Then, they ask the ultimate question: Is she pretty on the inside? Is she a good person, someone who is kind and compassionate, or is she only focused on her external appearance?
The song switches to address different sides of the same issue. The lyrics wonder if the physical appearance of these girls is enough to make them pretty, or if they are ugly on the inside. The lyrics suggest that the beauty of individuals is not just skin deep. The lines "My pretty power" suggest that the power of being pretty is fleeting and can be easily taken away, but the ugly is steadfast and consistent. The song almost feels like a warning. If you focus so much on your beauty and appearance, do not forget your character and soul will outlast your beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Slutkiss girls
Addressing promiscuous young women
Won't you promise her smack?
Will you offer her drugs?
Is she pretty on the inside?
Is she genuinely beautiful inside?
Is she pretty from the back?
Is her physical appearance agreeable from behind?
Won't you water her rack?
Will you fuel her hidden strength?
Is she pretty on the inside, baby?
Is she truly attractive from within?
Pretty from the back?
Does her body look desirable from behind?
Molasses rot black strap
A reference to the unpleasant taste of blackstrap molasses
Is she ugly on the inside, baby?
Is there a lack of beauty and goodness deep inside her?
Ugly, ugly from the back?
Is her physical appearance repelling from behind?
There is no power like my pretty power
My beauty has a unique force
My pretty power
The power of my physical attractiveness
My ugly
The negative aspects of my personality and appearance
Is she ugly?
Is she lacking in beauty, both inside and outside?
Ugly?
A repetition of the previous question
Ugly?
Another repetition of the question
Ugly?
Final repetition of the question
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Courtney M Love, Eric T. Erlandson
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