Ekkstacy began creating music during high school, taking influence from film, and artists including Elliott Smith, The Drums, Bon Iver, and Bedroom. His music primarily involved youtube beats, in which he sang over. He released his debut EP Negative in November 2021, with the single "I Walk This Earth All by Myself" becoming what is considered to be his most popular song. He released the album Misery in September 2022, a more rock and new wave inspired album than his previous release.
i wish you were pretty on the inside
EKKSTACY Lyrics
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Let′s get drunk, let's go back to my house
We took so much drugs we might pass away
I got so fucked up, I might die today
I can′t get up from this
Walk around the town
With cuts on my wrist
You left me out to die
Wish you were pretty on the inside
Wish you were pretty on the inside
Wish you were pretty on the inside
You broke my heart, you left me dead
But still in death
I wish that we were still hanging out
Let's get drunk, let's go back to my house
We took so much drugs we might pass away
I got so fucked up, I might die today
I can′t get up from this
Walk around the town
With cuts on my wrist
You drain the corpse
You left me out to die
Wish you were pretty on the inside
Wish you were pretty on the inside
Wish you were pretty on the inside
Wish you were pretty on the inside
Wish you were pretty on the inside
The song "I Wish You Were Pretty on the Inside" by EKKSTACY is a melancholic and deeply personal piece that explores the painful aftermath of a toxic relationship. The singer wishes for things to be different and regrets not walking away sooner, but instead indulging in self-destructive behavior with their partner. The lyrics depict a vivid scene of drug use and self-harm, as the singer is unable to cope with the pain caused by their former lover.
The chorus, "Wish you were pretty on the inside," represents the singer's disappointment and disillusionment with their ex-partner. They acknowledge that the person they fell in love with was not who they thought they were, and that their inner beauty did not match their external attractiveness. The chorus is repeated several times, reflecting the singer's strong desire for things to have turned out differently.
The lines "You broke my heart, you left me dead, but still in death" are particularly poignant, as they suggest that while the relationship may have ended, the pain and hurt caused by the ex-partner linger on. The closing lines of the song, "Wish you were pretty on the inside" repeated multiple times, are a powerful and haunting reminder of the singer's heartbreak and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish that we were still hanging out
I miss spending time with you and wish we could still be friends.
Let's get drunk, let's go back to my house
Let's forget about our problems and numb our pain with alcohol.
We took so much drugs we might pass away
We took dangerous amounts of drugs that could potentially kill us.
I got so fucked up, I might die today
I am so intoxicated that my life could be in danger.
I can't get up from this
I can't move or function properly due to my extreme state of intoxication.
Walk around the town
I am aimlessly wandering around the city.
With cuts on my wrist
I have self-harmed and have visible wounds on my wrist.
You drain the corpse
You have emotionally exhausted and drained me of all my energy.
You left me out to die
You abandoned me when I needed you the most, leaving me to suffer alone.
Wish you were pretty on the inside
I wish you had a kind and empathetic personality instead of just focusing on your physical appearance.
You broke my heart, you left me dead
You shattered my heart and I feel emotionally damaged and empty because of it.
But still in death
Even in death, my feelings for you remain.
Wish you were pretty on the inside
I continue to hope for you to have a better personality and attitude towards others.
Wish you were pretty on the inside
I still long for you to have a kinder and more empathetic nature.
Wish you were pretty on the inside
I wish you could see the importance of inner beauty and not just physical beauty.
Wish you were pretty on the inside
I deeply value a person's character and wish you possessed the qualities of a good person.
Wish you were pretty on the inside
I hope you can change and improve yourself to become a better person.
Writer(s): Daniel Michael Knüppel, Khyree Zienty
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fluu
A wonderful way to begin the weekend
Niklas Letellier
Ekkstacy is on the proper path, they have that sound, the're the leaders of the new alternative sound. The look, the vibe, it's gonna resonate hella hard soon. Good shit boys and girl.
B Dub
Song deserves so many more views, currently my fav from EKKSTACY. I love this vibe.
BRIM SQUAD GRAJ KRU
give this man like 2 3 more years he finna be big
Šifis. ⸸
The day started and yet my playlist is full again! 🤍
Ben Putnam
This song here is a masterpiece ✨️ 🙌 👌 👏
HVLLOWS
PRODUCER
-how much gain you want Ekks…
EKKSTACY -whatever.
Serial Procrastinator
Love the rawness of the vocals
Chevy Racine
Trying so hard to get there to see you in Sunday, Stacy. I love you so much for this.
Aiden Gerometta
You got this man, you can make this work brother