Pretty Thing
Dizzy Lyrics


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It's half past when I pick you up
You say I'm early so I wait in the front
Headlights in the pitch black
Good hearts in the far back
Well I remember we were blurring the glass
A Hot breath as the time passed
Slow, well you were flipping through the radio
Singing don't stop, don't stop

Go where we won't think about it

Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up
Making noisy dreams
Sneaking smiles with the boys on the rooftops
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing
Fifty hands in the air but it's all wrong
When their hearts all sink
I feel lowest on the top floor maybe
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing

I trace lines on my winter thighs
You make me nervous so you're flashin' a smile
You say this is what friends do
I'm all dolled up for you
There's a letter on the top of my dash
It reads "Jones, you're a real catch"
Well, I was hoping it would work out like that
But it's a damn bust, let's just

Go where we don't think about it

Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up
Making noisy dreams
Sneaking smiles with the boys on the rooftops
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing
Fifty hands in the air but it's all wrong
When their hearts all sink
I feel lowest on the top floor maybe
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing

How could we not not think about it
How could we not not think about it
How could we not not think about it

Well let's go where we won't think about it

Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up
Making noisy dreams
Sneaking smiles with the boys on the rooftops
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing
Fifty hands in the air but it's all wrong
When their hearts all sink
I feel lowest on the top floor maybe
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing

Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up (how could we not not think about it)
Making noisy dreams (how could we not not think about it)
Sneaking smiles with the boys on the rooftops (how could we not not think about it)
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing
Fifty hands in the air but it's all wrong (how could we not not think about it)
When their hearts all sink (how could we not not think about it)




Well I feel lowest on the top floor maybe (how could we not not think about it)
It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing

Overall Meaning

The song “Pretty Thing” by Dizzy is a melancholic reflection on the fleeting nature of youth and friendship. The song begins with the singer picking up a friend, but their plans appear to be lackluster, as they’re both nervous and unsure of where they’re headed. The imagery of “good hearts in the far back” emphasizes the sense of distance between the singer and their friend. The singer reminisces about a time when they were carefree and happy, but now they’re just trying to find a way to enjoy themselves in the moment.


The middle section of the song features a group of young people trying to find happiness and meaning in their lives. The “pretty girls on the stairs” and “boys on the rooftops” are emblematic of the common struggle of struggling to find one's way in the world. But despite the hopeful facade, there’s a sense of sadness embedded in the lyrics that suggests that the singer knows the truth about these fleeting moments of happiness. In the final verses, the singer reflects on their own struggles with self-love and self-worth. The words “I feel lowest on the top floor maybe” highlights the paradoxical nature of feeling simultaneously successful and unsuccessful.


Line by Line Meaning

It's half past when I pick you up
I arrive to meet you at 12:30 am


You say I'm early so I wait in the front
You believe that I have come early, hence I wait outside for you to get ready


Headlights in the pitch black
The lights of my car shining in the dark night


Good hearts in the far back
Our sincere intentions are seated in the back of the car


Well I remember we were blurring the glass
I still have memories of the blurred vision caused when we made the windows foggy


A Hot breath as the time passed
Our breath fogging the windows more as time went on


Slow, well you were flipping through the radio
You were slowly flipping through the radio stations, trying to find the perfect song


Singing don't stop, don't stop
You were singing along to the song and did not want the moment to end


Go where we won't think about it
Let's escape to a place where we won't have to worry about anything


Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up
Girls standing on the stairs, hoping for something better


Making noisy dreams
Creating dreams out of the noise of the world


Sneaking smiles with the boys on the rooftops
Boys and girls smiling and enjoying time together on the rooftops secretly


It's a pretty thing, it's a pretty thing
Despite the chaos, it's still a beautiful moment


Fifty hands in the air but it's all wrong
People partying and trying to enjoy themselves, but something feels off


When their hearts all sink
Their happiness fades away


I feel lowest on the top floor maybe
I feel the least happy and isolated despite being at the top floor


How could we not not think about it
It's almost impossible to not think about our current circumstances


Well let's go where we won't think about it
Let's try to escape to a place where we can be carefree and not worry about anything




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Keith David Spencer, Charles Andrew Mark Spencer, Katie Lee Munshaw, Mackenzie John Joseph Spencer

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@micheghk6059

It’s half past when i pick you up
You say I’m early so I wait in the front
Headlights in the pitch black
Good hearts in the far back
Well i remember we were blurring the glass
A hot breath as a tongue passed slow
While you were flipping through the radio
Singing don’t stop don’t stop
Go where we won’t think about it

Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up
Makin noisy dreams
Sneaking smiles at the boys on the rooftops
It’s a pretty thing, it’s a pretty thing
Fifty hands in the air but it’s all wrong
And the hearts all sink
I feel lowest on the top floor maybe
It’s a pretty thing, it’s a pretty thing

I trace lines on my winter thighs
You make me nervous so you flashin a smile
You say this is what friends do
I’m all dolled up for you
There’s a letter on the top of my dash
It reads Jones you a real catch
Well I was hoping it would work out like that
But it’s a damn bust, let’s just
Go where we won’t think about it

Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up
Makin noisy dreams
Sneaking smiles at the boys on the rooftops
It’s a pretty thing, it’s a pretty thing
Fifty hands in the air but it’s all wrong
And the hearts all sink
I feel lowest on the top floor maybe
It’s a pretty thing, it’s a pretty thing

How could we not-not think about it
How could we not-not think about it
How could we not-not think about it
Let’s go where we won’t think about it

Pretty girls on the stairs with their hopes up
Makin noisy dreams
Sneaking smiles at the boys on the rooftops
It’s a pretty thing, it’s a pretty thing
Fifty hands in the air but it’s all wrong
And the hearts all sink
I feel lowest on the top floor maybe
It’s a pretty thing, it’s a pretty thing



All comments from YouTube:

@Pax00Imperium

This is an artist that deserves more attention.

@sunny-d-ni8vx

SUCH AN UNDERRATED BAND

@melvinkloh

Thanks Dizzy. Your pensive music has helped me through some tough times. Forever grateful.

@Sparrowhawk1962

Love this girl's voice.

@eigentlichtoll02

This song was once played on German radio late at night I remember. That's how I know it.

@messaman44

Vocals and Guitars are amazing on B.T . Rhythm section & Guitar(tone) ,Vocals on RAK are breathtaking. NEVER get tired listening/watching.

@historytoshare2196

Love this song, love this band ..so much love to u all<33 this band is going to be famous!

@historytoshare2196

Need this song on Spotify!🦋

@baldcarrots

it is now!

@klynbennett

Seriously obsessed with every song you make. Thank you so much

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