Pretty Thing
Dylan Dray Lyrics


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Baby, stop your chasing me.
Stop your staring hungry eyes,
give up your fantasy.
I'm not playing games,
I mean each word I'm saying.
You're not going to get your hands
on my pretty thing
Baby, it's been 3 long years.
Take down my picture from the wall
and wipe your tears.

You've been pushed aside,
your black rose must die.
You're not going to get your hands
on my pretty thing.

I'm just no good for you.
I'm just too good for you.

Babe, it's time to close that door.
I've told you once, a hundred times
and even more.
You're just not my kind.
I'll tell you one last time,




you're not going to get your hands
on my pretty thing.

Overall Meaning

In Dylan Dray's song "Pretty Thing," the singer, who is most likely a woman, is expressing her frustration with a persistent pursuer. She tells him to stop chasing her and to give up his fantasy, insisting that she is not playing games and means everything she says. The singer is very clear that this man will never get his hands on her "pretty thing," whatever that may be. The lyrics seem to suggest that the pursuer has been trying to win over the singer for three years, and she is now fed up with his advances. She implores him to take down her picture from his wall and to wipe his tears, emphasizing that he is just not her type and that their relationship is never going to happen.


The second verse seems to be a continuation of the same message. The singer tells the man that he has been pushed aside and that his "black rose" must die. She seems to be saying that their relationship is over and that the man should accept it and move on. The singer reiterates that the man will never get his hands on her "pretty thing" and that she is simply not good for him, but rather, she is too good for him. In the final verse, the singer tells the man that it's time to close the door on their nonexistent relationship. She reminds him that she has told him a hundred times that they will never be together and that he is not her type. She concludes by telling him one last time that he will never get his hands on her "pretty thing."


Overall, "Pretty Thing" is a song about a woman who is tired of being pursued by a man who is not her type. She is clear and direct in her message, telling him outright that their relationship is never going to happen. The song leaves the nature of the "pretty thing" up to interpretation, but it is likely a reference to the singer's body or sexuality.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, stop your chasing me.
Please stop pursuing me and give me my space.


Stop your staring hungry eyes,
You keep looking at me with intense desire or longing, and it makes me uncomfortable.


give up your fantasy.
Let go of the idea that we could be together because it's not going to happen.


I'm not playing games,
I am being serious and truthful about my intentions.


I mean each word I'm saying.
I truly believe everything I am telling you.


You're not going to get your hands on my pretty thing
You will not have any sort of control or ownership over me.


Baby, it's been 3 long years.
It's been a long time since we started this and it needs to end now.


Take down my picture from the wall and wipe your tears.
You need to move on from me and let me go.


You've been pushed aside,
I have kept you at a distance in hopes that you will eventually back off.


your black rose must die.
Our relationship has come to an end and it's time for you to let go of it.


I'm just no good for you.
We are not compatible and I am not the right person for you.


I'm just too good for you.
I am too good and deserve someone who can match my level.


Babe it's time to close that door.
It is time for us to move on from each other completely.


I've told you once, a hundred times and even more.
I have made it clear to you multiple times that we cannot be together.


You're just not my kind.
We are not compatible in any way anymore.


I'll tell you one last time,
This will be the final time I address this topic with you.


you're not going to get your hands on my pretty thing.
You will not have any sort of control or ownership over me.




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Blupoppy

This tune is the bomb !! Love it...Dylan youre a fantastic artist !

Palm Springs Fabulous

Thank you so much <3

Donovan Leach

This song started season 8 of dexter. Sent endless shivers down my back!

Mark Love

Great seeing you here Dylan ! Vibin! !✨💗✨

Palm Springs Fabulous

Thank you xo

Vijay Krishnan

Thank you Arrow!!! what a song for the best TV show out there :)

DYLAN DRAY

This music video has the original sound recording from the home demo. The commercial release recording is recorded by Nick Launay and is available on ITUNES :)

solaxoxo

This song is mesmerizing...

Liza Diasamidze

Arrow brought me here! <3 love the show! and liked the promo soundtrack! :D <3

Wildflower

I finally found it :)

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