After words of praise from Rolling Stone magazine ("By reviving the dream of rock as an art and then re-inventing it, Pratt has forever changed the face of rock"), he tried a more commercial approach. Having converted to Christianity and settled in the Netherlands in 1987, he continued to make records and perform at big Christian pop music festivals.
Pratt returned to Boston after an absence of 13 years in 2004. The continually-prolific Pratt has been trying to make a comeback with a new band as well as solo appearances at regional festivals (such as South By Southwest in 2006). Despite his reputation as a one-hit wonder of the 1970s, Pratt has released more than twenty studio albums.
Beauty
Andy Pratt Lyrics
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'Cause a pretty face got the best of me.
Suddenly you came into my life
And gave it meaning and pure delight.
Now, good looks I've learned to do without
'Cause now I know it's love that really counts
I know beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah yeah,
Now, you speak your words warm and sincere
And let me know that your love is here.
A pretty face you many not possess
But what I like about you is your tenderness.
A pretty face may be some guys taste
But I'll take lovin' in its place,
'Cause I know beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
Beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah, yeah yeah.
Now, friends ask what do I see in you.
But it goes deeper than the eye can view.
You have a pleasing personality
And that's an ever lovin' rare quality.
Now, show me a girl, a girl that's fine
And I'll choose the one with true lovin' ev'ry time,
'Cause I know beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
Beauty's only skin deep.
Yeah yeah yeah.
So if you're lookin' for a lover
(Oh, yeah) don't judge a book by its cover.
(Oh yeah) She may be fine on the outside
(Oh yeah) but so untrue on the inside.
The song "Beauty's Only Skin Deep" by Andy Pratt is a declaration of love that goes beyond physical appearance. The song talks about how he fell in love with someone just because of their looks but realized that a pretty face isn't everything. He sings about how he discovered true love and what he likes about his lover. Andy starts the song by expressing his sadness due to a pretty face that he thought was the best thing in his life until he met someone who gave his life meaning and genuine happiness. He learned that good looks aren't everything and that love is what counts. Andy makes it clear that he knows that beauty is just a superficial aspect and he values tenderness and a pleasing personality. He believes that these are rare qualities to find in someone and that they're more important than physical appearances.
The song "Beauty's Only Skin Deep" is a reminder that sometimes people get so caught up in their physical appearances and forget that personality, character, and love are what matter the most in life. The song tells how everyone asks him what he sees in his lover, but he knows that he sees something more profound than the eye can view. He values her pleasing personality, and he chooses to be with her every time. The song encourages the audience not to judge people based on their physical looks and to look beyond appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
So in love, sad as could be
Despite being in love, I am feeling sad because a pretty face has taken over my emotions.
'Cause a pretty face got the best of me.
I have fallen for someone who is pretty on the outside, and that's all I initially cared about.
Suddenly you came into my life
With your arrival, my life took on a whole new meaning and became full of happiness.
And gave it meaning and pure delight.
You've given me pure happiness and made everything worthwhile.
Now, good looks I've learned to do without
I've realized that good looks aren't everything, and I can be happy without them.
'Cause now I know it's love that really counts
I understand that love is more important than outward appearance or superficial qualities.
I know beauty's only skin deep.
I am aware that physical beauty is only surface-level and doesn't define a person's worth.
Now, you speak your words warm and sincere
You communicate in a genuine, heartfelt way that lets me know your love is true.
And let me know that your love is here.
You reassure me of your love and make me feel secure in our relationship.
A pretty face you may not possess
You may not be conventionally attractive, but that doesn't change my feelings for you.
But what I like about you is your tenderness.
I appreciate your gentle and kind nature more than any outward appearance.
A pretty face may be some guys taste
Some men may prioritize looks when choosing a partner.
But I'll take lovin' in its place,
For me, love and emotional connection are more important than physical attractiveness.
Now, friends ask what do I see in you.
My peers are curious about why I am attracted to you.
But it goes deeper than the eye can view.
Our relationship is based on more than just what is visible on the surface.
You have a pleasing personality
Your character and demeanor are attractive to me.
And that's an ever lovin' rare quality.
These amazing traits are hard to come by and make you even more special to me.
Now, show me a girl, a girl that's fine
If I had to choose between two attractive women, based only on looks,
And I'll choose the one with true lovin' ev'ry time,
I would choose the one who loves me genuinely every time.
So if you're lookin' for a lover
If you're seeking a romantic partner,
(Oh, yeah) don't judge a book by its cover.
Don't make assumptions about someone based only on their appearance.
(Oh yeah) She may be fine on the outside
Someone may be physically attractive,
(Oh yeah) but so untrue on the inside.
But their true character and personality are what matter most.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IKE TURNER
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