While ARS would never reach the commercial success of Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Marshall Tucker Band, the group had a strong following in the south and charted a number of hits such as "Imaginary Lover," "I'm Not Going to Let it Bother Me Tonight," "Champagne Jam," "So Into You," and a remake of a Classics IV hit, "Spooky."
The band also influenced a number of rock and country artists, notably Travis Tritt, who recorded a cover of the ARS songs, "Back Up Against the Wall" and "Homesick." The group Shudder to Think covered "So Into You."
Pretty Girl
Atlanta Rhythm Section Lyrics
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You're only wasting time
Silly boy you should know better
You're out of your mind
Close your eyes when she wears that sweater
Pay no attention to the way it fits
And throw away that silly love letter
She'll never answer it
Daddy says don't call on the phone (Don't call on the telephone)
Big brother tells you to leave her alone
Leave her alone boy (Stop him before he starts)
Leave her alone boy
Leave boy (You better watch your heart)
Leave her alone boy
Leave the pretty girl alone
Pretty girls fall in love at the drop of a hat
Then they fall out of love just like that
Leave her alone boy (Just like that)
Leave her alone
Pretty girl so young and tender
You dream about her night and day
And just the thought of her sweet surrender
It takes your breath away
But her momma says she can't come out (She can't come out tonight)
Daddy says don't call on the phone (Don't call on the telephone)
Big brother tells you to leave her alone
Leave her alone boy (Stop him before he starts)
Leave her alone boy
Leave her alone(You better watch your heart)
Leave her alone boy
Leave the pretty girl alone
Stop him before he starts
You better you better you better watch
Your heart (You better watch your heart)
Oh yeah yeah yeah
You better you better watch your heart (Stop him before he starts)
Watch out boy
You better you better watch your heart (You better watch your heart)
Stop it now
You better you better stop it now (Stop him before he starts)
Watch out boy
The lyrics of Atlanta Rhythm Section's song "Pretty Girl" are about the danger of falling in love with a pretty girl. The song's narrator warns a boy to stay away from the pretty girl's window and not to waste his time on her. He is out of his mind for thinking that the girl will answer his love letter or pay attention to him just because he dreams about her day and night. The girl's family tells him to leave her alone, but he cannot help himself. The singer reminds the boy that pretty girls fall in love easily but can fall out of love just as easily. He tells the boy to watch his heart and stop before he starts.
The song's lyrics are a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling in love with someone you cannot have. The singer warns the boy that he is wasting his time and risking his heart by pursuing the pretty girl. The girl's family, who are the authority figures in her life, have made it clear that the boy is not welcome. The boy is blinded by his infatuation and cannot see the danger he is in. The singer's advice to the boy is to leave the pretty girl alone and protect his heart from the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Go away from the pretty girl's window
You should avoid spending time near the window of the pretty girl.
You're only wasting time
It is pointless to spend time near the pretty girl's window.
Silly boy you should know better
You are acting foolishly and you should have been more sensible.
You're out of your mind
You are behaving irrationally.
Close your eyes when she wears that sweater
Don't give attention to the pretty girl when she wears that sweater.
Pay no attention to the way it fits
Avoid giving significance to the way the sweater fits the pretty girl's body.
And throw away that silly love letter
Discard the nonsensical love letter that you wrote to the pretty girl.
She'll never answer it
It is unlikely that the pretty girl will respond to your love letter.
And her momma says she can't come out (She can't come out tonight)
The mother of the pretty girl has restricted her from going out tonight.
Daddy says don't call on the phone (Don't call on the telephone)
The father of the pretty girl has restricted her from receiving phone calls.
Big brother tells you to leave her alone
The brother of the pretty girl has warned you to stay away from her.
Leave her alone boy (Stop him before he starts)
Don't approach the pretty girl and leave her alone.
Leave her alone boy
Stop trying to pursue or contact the pretty girl.
Leave boy (You better watch your heart)
Stop trying to approach the pretty girl and take care of your emotions and well-being.
Leave her alone boy
Stop pursuing the pretty girl and let her be.
Pretty girls fall in love at the drop of a hat
Attractive young women fall in love quickly and easily.
Then they fall out of love just like that
They also usually lose interest in the same way.
Leave her alone boy (Just like that)
Don't try to pursue the pretty girl, as she is likely to lose interest quickly and easily.
Leave her alone
Leave the pretty girl alone and do not approach her.
Pretty girl so young and tender
The pretty girl is a young and delicate-looking woman.
You dream about her night and day
She is constantly in your thoughts and you dream about her regularly.
And just the thought of her sweet surrender
The mere idea of the pretty girl giving in to your advances is appealing to you.
It takes your breath away
The thought of her is so captivating that you are momentarily stunned.
Stop him before he starts
Prevent the boy from attempting to pursue the pretty girl.
You better you better you better watch
You need to be careful and cautious.
Your heart (You better watch your heart)
Your emotions and feelings are at stake and it is important to look after them.
Oh yeah yeah yeah
An expression of mild enthusiasm or agreement.
Watch out boy
Be careful and cautious.
Writer(s): Buddy Buie, Ronnie Hammond
Contributed by Gabriel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joe Blo
on Indigo Passion
I think the 4th line should read: "And all of the HUES in between."
love.