Oh Pretty Woman
Chris Isaak Lyrics
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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 that you look lovely as can be
Pretty woman stop awhile
Pretty woman talk awhile
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-ee
Cuz I need you, I'll treat you right
Come with me baby, be mine toni-i-ght
Pretty woman don't walk on by
Pretty woman don't make me cry
Pretty woman don't walk away, hey
OKIf that's the way it must be
OKI guess I'll go on home, it's late
There'll be tomorrow night, but wait
What do I see?
Is she walkin' back to me?
Yeah, she's walkin' back to me
Oh, oh, pretty woman
The song "Oh Pretty Woman" is about a man who sees a woman walking down the street and is immediately captivated by her beauty. He can't believe that someone could look as good as her, and he asks her to stop and talk to him for a while. He believes that she might be lonely, just like him, and he wants to spend time with her. He promises to treat her right and begs her to stay with him for the night.
The lyrics indicate that the woman is hesitant to accept this man’s invitation, and at one point, she even walks away. But as the song reaches its climax, the man is overjoyed to see that the woman has changed her mind and is walking back to him. He repeats the phrase “Oh, oh, pretty woman” to express his happiness and excitement. Overall, the song is a simple, playful ode to the power of physical attraction and the thrill of pursuing someone you find attractive.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty woman, walkin' down the street
There's a gorgeous lady walking on the street
Pretty woman the kind I like to meet
This kind of woman is what I've been searching for
Pretty woman I don't believe you, you're not the truth
I can't believe it, this woman must be too good to be true
No one could look as good as you mercy
I'm amazed at how stunning this woman looks
Pretty woman won't you pardon me
Excuse me, miss, may I have a moment of your time?
Pretty woman I couldn't help but see
I couldn't resist noticing how attractive you are
Pretty woman that you look lovely as can be
You look absolutely beautiful
Are you lonely just like me
Do you feel lonely and in need of company like I do?
Pretty woman stop awhile
Please, stop and chat with me for a bit
Pretty woman talk awhile
Let's have a conversation
Pretty woman give your smile to me
Your smile is so captivating, I'd love to see it directed at me
Pretty woman yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, I definitely want to spend time with you
Pretty woman look my way
Please, make eye contact with me
Pretty woman say you'll stay with me-ee
Will you stay with me tonight?
Cuz I need you, I'll treat you right
I really want to be with you, and I'll treat you well
Come with me baby, be mine toni-i-ght
Let's spend the night together
Pretty woman don't walk on by
Please, don't just walk away
Pretty woman don't make me cry
It would make me sad if you walked away
Pretty woman don't walk away, hey
Please, stay here with me
OKIf that's the way it must be
Okay, if you really want to leave
OKI guess I'll go on home, it's late
I suppose I'll head home then, it's getting late
There'll be tomorrow night, but wait
Maybe I'll see you again tomorrow night
What do I see?
Hold on, what's happening?
Is she walkin' back to me?
Is that beautiful woman actually walking back towards me?
Yeah, she's walkin' back to me
Amazing, she's coming back to me
Oh, oh, pretty woman
I can hardly believe my luck, this gorgeous woman is interested in me
Writer(s): Bill Dees Copyright: Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew Hohenbery
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 that you look lovely as can be
Are you lonely just like me
Pretty woman stop awhile
Pretty woman talk awhile
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, hey, 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 walkin' back to me?
Yeah, she's walkin' back to me
Oh, oh, pretty woman.
Songwriters: Bill Dees / Roy Orbison
Pretty Woman lyrics © Barbara Orbison Music Company, Orbi-Lee Music, R-Key Darkus, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
charlyW34
When Chris hits a higher register it's like he's taking us via time machine directly to 1958. This sort of purity is so rare today. Bless you Sir!
Marcel de Graaf
I can't believe the talent this guy has!!! He is right up there with the Sun Legends!!!
Chalice Guard
Love it when Chris sings Orbison's hits!!!! No one else can come close to "The Voice"!
John Emerson
I would put Raul Malo in that category. We’re lucky to have both!
John K
Love Chris Isaak. Highly underrated singer-and only he could cover Roy Orbison properly!
Emily's Bookshelf
It is almost criminal as to how underrated Chris is.
John Doe
true
charles woodruff
A truly great version. Almost as good as Roy's! A good singer!
Scott Stephenson
Saw him live in Oregon before pandemic. Incredible show, music sounded as if if was playing off a recording it was that perfect!
Wayne Silva
Essa versão na voz do Chris Isaak ficou sensacional!!!