Pretty People
Fräulein Lyrics
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Circle of
Pretty people
Symmetrical
Smiling
Hissing behind their backs
Always fun
It's not real
How different I feel
I can't fall over them
Can't bring myself to
Kiss their hem
Empress
New clothes
Empress
Heavy words
Float around
Soft as light
Out of place
Misfit choice
You float through life
I am great
To add on
Plainclothes jester
Dancing to your song
I can't fall
Over them
Can't bring myself to
Kiss their hem
Empress
New clothes
Empress
Wanna be in your court
You can stop it
Wanna be in your court
You can stop it all
Wanna be in your court
You control it all
Wanna be in your court
Pretty People
In their sights
Circle of
Pretty people
The lyrics of Fräulein's song "Pretty People" touch upon themes of societal pressure to conform, the desire to belong, and the struggle to maintain individuality in the face of groupthink. The first verse describes a group of "pretty people" who appears symmetrical, smiling, and always having fun, but the singer also notes that they are hissing behind each other's backs. The singer contrasts their experience with their own feeling of being different and unable to fall over them or kiss their hem. The second verse continues to explore these themes when the singer refers to an "Empress" who has "New clothes" and seems to control everything around her. The singer, on the other hand, is a "misfit choice" and a "plainclothes jester" who can't fall over them or kiss their hem.
Through the lyrics of "Pretty People," Fräulein seems to explore feelings of alienation or dissatisfaction that can arise when people, particularly young people, feel pressured to conform to popular culture, norms, or expectations. The singer is both attracted to and repelled by these "pretty people," who seem to have it all, but at the same time, are not genuine or trustworthy. The reference to the Empress and her new clothes suggests that people with power or influence in society may use their position to control the narrative and dictate what is considered acceptable or desirable. Overall, the lyrics of "Pretty People" are about finding the strength to resist these external pressures and stay true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
In their sights
I am being watched and judged by others
Circle of
A group of individuals who all fit a certain standard
Pretty people
People who are physically attractive according to societal standards
Symmetrical
Even and balanced in appearance
Smiling
Appearing happy and content
Hissing behind their backs
Secretly saying negative things about someone
Always fun
Seeming to have a good time and easy-going lifestyle
It's not real
The facade of happiness and perfection is not genuine and authentic
They can smell
Others can sense that I am different and do not fit in with their group
How different I feel
Feeling like an outsider and not being able to relate to the group
I can't fall over them
I cannot conform to their standards and join their group
Can't bring myself to
I cannot force myself to change and become like them
Kiss their hem
I will not submit and become subservient to their authority and power
Empress
The leader or most powerful person in the group
New clothes
A new image or persona that the leader has adopted
Heavy words
Words that carry a lot of weight and significance
Float around
Being discussed and talked about by people
Soft as light
Gentle and delicate like a beam of light
Out of place
Not fitting in with the group or being at odds with its values
Misfit choice
Choosing to embrace one's individuality and uniqueness over conforming to group norms
You float through life
The leader effortlessly moves through life because of their status and power
I am great
Despite not fitting in, I have value and worth as an individual
To add on
Furthermore
Plainclothes jester
Being perceived as a clown or fool despite one's talents and abilities
Dancing to your song
Being controlled and manipulated by the leader
Wanna be in your court
Desiring to join the powerful group and gain influence and status
You can stop it
The leader has control over who joins the group and their influence
You control it all
The leader is the ultimate authority and has complete control over the group
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jonique Samuels, Karsten van der Tol
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ximi
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Fräulein
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Fräulein
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Conter
THIS IS AWESOME!!! Such talented people <3
Rob Joiner
Saw these guys in Birmingham the other night. A great support to the Mysterines.
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Spats The Panda
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Fräulein
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