Little Pretty One
Ellis and the Angry Teens Lyrics
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On my way to you I find things to say
I can write poems, too, when you're far away
When you're far away, I write poems, too
But when you are near, my throat goes dry
When you are near, I only sigh, oh dear
I've told ev'ry little star
Just how sweet I think you are
Why haven't I told you
I've told ripples in a brook
Made my heart an open book
Why haven't I told you
Friends ask me am I in love
I always answer "Yes"
Might as well confess
If I don't, they guess
Maybe you may know it, too
Oh, my darling, if you do
Why haven't you told me, dear
Why haven't you told me
But when you are near, my throat goes dry
When you are near, I only sigh, oh dear
I've told ev'ry little star
Just how sweet I think you are
Why haven't I told you
Why haven't, why haven't I told you
I've told ripples in a brook
Made my heart an open book
Why haven't I told you
Each time I hold you
Friends ask me if I'm in love
I always answer "yes"
Might as well confess
For if I don't, they guess
Maybe you may know it too
But oh, my darling, if you do
Why haven't you told me
Ooh aah
The lyrics of Ellis and the Angry Teens’ song “Little Pretty One” reveal a love-struck individual who finds it challenging to express their feelings when confronted with the presence of their beloved. The person confesses to making up things to say on their way to their lover’s presence and writing poems to fill the distance when they are far away. However, despite all their attempts at romantic expression, the singer finds their throat going dry and only able to sigh in the presence of their beloved.
Yet, this unfulfilled longing does not stop the person from proclaiming their love to the world. They tell every “little star” how sweet they think their love is, as well as the “ripples in a brook,” making their heart an open book. The singer is often questioned by friends whether they are in love, to which they always answer “yes.” Nevertheless, the singer cannot help but wonder why their beloved has not confessed their love in return. The final plea in the song is for the beloved to come forward with their love and express it to the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of “Little Pretty One” highlight the struggle of expressing love and the vulnerability that comes with confessing one’s feelings. Despite the singer’s attempts to tell the world how they feel, the ultimate question remains: why haven’t you told me?
Line by Line Meaning
I make up things to say on my way to you
When I'm on my way to you, I come up with things to say
I can write poems too when you're far away
When we're not together, I also write poems
But when you are near, my throat goes dry
Whenever you're close by, I get nervous and can't speak
I've told ev'ry little star just how sweet I think you are
I've expressed my admiration for you to anyone and everyone, including the stars
Why haven't I told you
Despite my efforts, I still haven't directly told you how I feel
I've told ripples in a brook, made my heart an open book
I've confided in nature and opened up my heart about my feelings for you
Friends ask me am I in love, I always answer "Yes"
My friends often ask if I'm in love with you, and I always respond honestly
Might as well confess, if I don't, they guess
I feel like I might as well just tell you, since my friends already suspect it
Maybe you may know it, too, oh my darling, if you do
It's possible that you also have feelings for me, my dear
Why haven't you told me, dear
If you do have feelings for me, I wonder why you haven't told me yet
Each time I hold you
Whenever I'm close to you
Why haven't I told you
I still haven't directly expressed my feelings to you, despite feeling close to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
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