Pretty Woman
Bad Company Lyrics


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Pretty woman walkin' down the street
Pretty woman, the kind I like to meet
Pretty woman, I don't believe you
You're not the truth
No one could look as good as you
Mercy

Pretty woman, won't you pardon me
Pretty woman, I couldn't help but see

Pretty woman, and you look lovely as can be
Are you lonely just like me

Pretty woman, stop a while
Pretty woman, talk a while
Pretty woman, give your smile to me
Pretty woman, yeah, yeah, yeah
Pretty woman, look my way
Pretty woman, say you'll stay with me

Cause I need you
I'll treat you right

Come with me baby
Be mine tonight
Pretty woman, don't walk on by

Pretty woman, don't make me cry
Pretty woman, don't walk away

OK

If that's the way it must be, ok
I guess I'll go on home, it's late

There'll be tomorrow night

But wait, what do I see?
Is she walking back to me?
Yeah, she's walking back to me




O-oh
Pretty woman.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bad Company's song "Pretty Woman" are about a man who is drawn to a beautiful woman he meets walking down the street. He is immediately taken by her charm and beauty, and can't help but be captivated by her presence. Despite his initial skepticism that such a woman could be real, he finds himself drawn to her and begging for her attention. He pleads with her to stay with him, promising to treat her right and begging her not to walk away.


The lyrics present a classic tale of love at first sight and the desire for human connection. They show how beauty and charm can be powerful draws, but ultimately what we crave is someone who will be loyal and loving. Despite his initial reservations about the woman's appearance, the singer realizes that what he truly needs is someone to connect with on an emotional level. The song is a testament to the power of attraction and the importance of finding someone who truly understands and supports us.


Line by Line Meaning

Pretty woman walkin' down the street
A wonderfully attractive woman walking down the street


Pretty woman, the kind I like to meet
A lady who is good-looking, and just the perfect type to be friends with


Pretty woman, I don't believe you, You're not the truth
It seems too good to be real, so I suspect that this is all an illusion


No one could look as good as you Mercy
This woman is certainly stunning, and it's a delight to see her


Pretty woman, won't you pardon me
Pardon me, Miss Pretty Woman, for staring, but you're a real head-turner


Pretty woman, I couldn't help but see
I couldn't help but notice how stunning you are, Madam Pretty Woman


Pretty woman, and you look lovely as can be, Are you lonely just like me
You're looking as lovely as possible, and I'm wondering if you're lonely or seeking company like me


Pretty woman, stop a while, talk a while, give your smile to me, yeah, yeah, yeah
Pause for a while, chat a while, and share your pleasant smile with me, Miss Pretty Woman


Pretty woman, look my way, say you'll stay with me, Cause I need you
Pretty Woman, I need you to glance my way and consider remaining in my company, for I require your presence


I'll treat you right, Come with me baby, Be mine tonight, Pretty woman
If you come with me, Miss Pretty Woman, I will treat you with respect and affection, and you can be mine tonight


Pretty woman, don't walk on by, Pretty woman, don't make me cry
Miss Pretty Woman, I plead with you not to ignore me, and to avoid causing me to become distraught


Pretty woman, don't walk away, OK, If that's the way it must be, ok, I guess I'll go on home, it's late
Miss Pretty Woman, please don't leave, but if you must, I understand, and I will go home because it is getting late


There'll be tomorrow night
Tomorrow night will come soon enough, and I will have more chances to meet beautiful women


But wait, what do I see? Is she walking back to me? Yeah, she's walking back to me O-oh Pretty woman.
Oh my! Is my beautiful lady returning to me? Oh, yes she is! You're back, my Pretty Woman!




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID COLWELL, MICK RALPHS, RICK WILLS, ROBERT HART, SIMON KIRKE

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