born at the end of disco and the middle of rock n roll, when this one began… Read Full Bio ↴born at the end of disco and the middle of rock n roll, when this one began to cry, god said “jesus, she’s got lungs.” her music is like this: combine the dramatic presence of freddie mercury, melodic sweetness of buckley, range and power of ann wilson, smoky sarcasm of tom waits, and the ornate imagination of michel gondry and you’re getting close. sounds good, we know. we call it vocally-driven-cinemelodic rock for short.

April Smith is tiny. She stands somewhere around 5′2″, but she belts her lyrics like a gal two times her size on new tracks like “Wow and Flutter” and “Colors”. Having worked with producers Adam Schlesinger (Fountains Of Wayne) and Dan Romer (Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Owen Youngs), April’s retro pop sound, carnivalesque melodies and jangly, suitcase-beating spirit will have you spinning like a whirling dervish! Her sly wit, cheeky attitude, sticky cadences, and profound lyrics are brilliantly reflected in her new material.

Drop Dead Gorgeous
April Smith Lyrics

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I'm a sucker for a pretty face
And you're as pretty as they come
So what if the conversation leaves me absolutely numb?

Oh you're so enchanting
When your mouth is closed
And with a mouth like that
Who needs politics and prose

Now I'm staring into those vacant eyes trying to figure out
If you've understood a single word that I've said
Is there anything going on in that pretty little head?
'Cause if you're just drop dead gorgeous
You should just drop dead

A face that could launch a thousand ships
A smile so bright it could stop a train
Won't do you no good if you can't
Back it all up with the brains

Now I'm staring into those vacant eyes trying to figure out
If you've understood a single word that I've said
Is there anything going on in that pretty little head?
'Cause if you're just drop dead gorgeous
You should just drop dead

Baby don't change on account of me
'Cause I like em pretty but I need em quick and witty
And if that's the best of ya, if there and nothing to the rest of ya
A pretty face is all you'll ever be to me

And I'm staring into those vacant eyes trying to figure out
If you've understood a single word that I've said
Is there anything going on in that pretty little head?
'Cause if you're just drop dead gorgeous
You should just drop dead

If you're just drop dead gorgeous
You should just drop dead

Overall Meaning

The song "Drop Dead Gorgeous" by April Smith is a commentary on society's obsession with physical appearance and beauty. The lyrics describe the singer's attraction to a person based solely on their good looks, but how quickly that attraction fades when they realize there is no substance or intelligence behind the facade. It highlights the importance of having more to offer than just a pretty face.

The chorus, "If you're just drop dead gorgeous, you should just drop dead," is a harsh statement, but it emphasizes the idea that beauty is not enough to make someone truly interesting or valuable. The verses contrast the singer's initial reaction to the person's appearance with their disappointment once they realize there is nothing more to them than what meets the eye.

Overall, "Drop Dead Gorgeous" is a clever reminder that looks aren't everything and that true beauty lies within. It challenges us to look beyond the surface and value a person for their qualities that extend beyond what is immediately visible.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a sucker for a pretty face
I am attracted to good-looking people.

And you're as pretty as they come
You are exceptionally beautiful.

So what if the conversation leaves me absolutely numb?
It doesn't matter if our conversation is boring because you are pretty.

Oh you're so enchanting
You are charming and captivating.

When your mouth is closed
You are more attractive when you don't speak.

And with a mouth like that
Your looks compensate for lack of intellect or conversation skills.

Who needs politics and prose
Why bother with politics and literature when you are drop dead gorgeous.

Now I'm staring into those vacant eyes trying to figure out
I am looking at your empty gaze and wondering.

If you've understood a single word that I've said
I am questioning if you are even paying attention.

Is there anything going on in that pretty little head?
I am wondering if you have any thoughts or opinions.

'Cause if you're just drop dead gorgeous
Because if you are only good for your looks.

You should just drop dead
You are worthless to me if you don't have anything else to offer.

A face that could launch a thousand ships
Your beauty could start a war.

A smile so bright it could stop a train
Your smile is captivating and attention-grabbing.

Won't do you no good if you can't
Your looks are not enough if you can't.

Back it all up with the brains
Be intelligent and knowledgeable as well as attractive.

Baby don't change on account of me
Don't try to change yourself just for my sake.

'Cause I like em pretty but I need em quick and witty
I am attracted to looks but also intelligence and humor.

And if that's the best of ya, if there and nothing to the rest of ya
If your looks are all you have going for you.

A pretty face is all you'll ever be to me
You will only be attractive to me if your personality is lacking.

If you're just drop dead gorgeous
If you only have your looks to offer.

You should just drop dead
You are not worth my time if you have nothing else to offer.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN MALE, TIM DORNEY, SAMANTHA SPRACKLING, TODD ANDREW

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