Pretty
About Wayne Lyrics
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Revives my colours
I look into those beautiful eyes
I wanna fill them with tears
Maybe tonight
We'll sleep easily in our tongues again
The Libertines, this bitter-sweet
You look so pretty, but I'm disconnected
"We don't like to cry"
Didn't you say so?
"We leave the shit behind our backs"
Why should I deceive you?
Don't take a chance to break me down, so
Give me up
The scars I left you tomorrow won't be there
Let go, I could suffocate
Give me up
You're looking for something you may never find in me
Let go, let me breathe my air
Tomorrow you won't panic and I...
You frozen widow...
I won't pay the price of my lies
I can't believe you left this all to me
We're libertines, you're bitter-sweet
You look so pretty, but I'm disconnected
"We don't like to cry"
Didn't you say so?
"We leave the shit behind our backs"
Why should I deceive you?
Don't take a chance to break me down, so
Give me up
The scars I left you tomorrow won't be there
Let go, I could suffocate
Give me up
You're looking for something you may never find in me
Let go, let me breathe my air
Breathe my air
The song "Pretty" by About Wayne is a reflection on a tumultuous relationship that is on the brink of collapse. The singer is torn between his desire for the person he is with and the emotional toll the relationship has taken. The opening lines, "The sound of your hysterical cries / Revives my colours" suggest that the singer is drawn to the intense emotional connection with the other person, but also finds it overwhelming. The desire to "fill" the other person's "beautiful eyes with tears" indicates a sense of guilt or regret that the singer feels responsible for causing pain.
The song suggests a sense of disconnection in the relationship, as indicated in the lines "You look so pretty, but I'm disconnected." There is a suggestion that the singer and the other person in the relationship have a shared history ("We're libertines, you're bitter-sweet"), but it is overshadowed by the turmoil and difficulty they are currently experiencing. There is also a sense that the singer feels trapped or suffocated, and that he is unable to provide what the other person is seeking in the relationship.
The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation or acceptance of the relationship's impending end, with lines like "Give me up / You're looking for something you may never find in me." The song ends with a plea for the other person to let go and allow the singer to "breathe my air," suggesting a need for space and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
The sound of your hysterical cries
The emotional expression in your voice excites me
Revives my colours
It makes me feel more alive and restores my passion
I look into those beautiful eyes
I am captivated by the beauty of your eyes
I wanna fill them with tears
I want you to feel extreme emotions and cry tears of joy or sadness
Maybe tonight
There is a possibility that tonight might be special
We'll sleep easily in our tongues again
We will have a deep connection and communication without any hesitation
The Libertines, this bitter-sweet
Our relationship is a mixture of pleasure and pain, like the band 'The Libertines'
You look so pretty, but I'm disconnected
You are physically attractive, but I am emotionally detached from the relationship
"We don't like to cry"
Didn't you say so?
You previously stated that you prefer to avoid expressing intense feelings through tears, right?
"We leave the shit behind our backs"
Why should I deceive you?
You claim to let go of negative experiences, so why should I hide the truth from you?
Don't take a chance to break me down, so
Please don't risk hurting or damaging me emotionally
Give me up
Let me go from this relationship
The scars I left you tomorrow won't be there
The emotional wounds I caused will heal with time
Let go, I could suffocate
If you continue to hold onto me, it will be suffocating for both of us
You're looking for something you may never find in me
You have expectations that I might not be able to fulfill
Let go, let me breathe my air
Please release me so that I can be free and pursue my own interests
Tomorrow you won't panic and I...
In the future, you will not feel anxious or uneasy about our relationship
You frozen widow...
You are emotionally cold and distant like a frozen widow
I won't pay the price of my lies
I refuse to suffer the consequences of my past deceptions
I can't believe you left this all to me
I am surprised and disappointed that you have abandoned me to handle this alone
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.