Pretty
Gino & Gina Lyrics
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I'm cryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
For your love I keep tryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo-wah)
It's been a long time (pretty, pretty baby)
We have parted (pretty, pretty baby)
I'm so brokenhearted (pretty, pretty baby)
From the day of our breakup
I've been hopin' that we'll make up
Your love for me I'm tryin' to shake up
Pretty, pretty baby please take my hand
It's been a long time (pretty, pretty baby)
No use denying (pretty, pretty baby)
Your love I've been tryin' to get (pretty, pretty baby)
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo wah)
Pretty baby
Pretty baby
The lyrics to Gino & Gina's song "Pretty" speak to the longing and heartache experienced after a breakup. The song starts with the singer admitting that it's been a long time since they've seen their ex-lover, but they are still crying and trying to win back their love. Despite the pain of the breakup, the singer expresses hope that they can reconcile with their loved one. In the chorus, they ask their pretty baby to take their hand and give their love another chance.
The second verse reveals that the breakup has left the singer broken-hearted and desperate for reconciliation. They have been hoping for a makeup since the day of the breakup and are doing everything they can to shake things up and win back their ex-lover's love. The singer admits that denying their feelings is useless and that they have been trying to get their pretty baby's love back for a long time.
Overall, "Pretty" is a classic love song that focuses on the pain and longing experienced after a breakup. The singer holds on to hope that they can win back their ex-lover's love and is desperate to shake things up and make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time (pretty, pretty baby)
It's been quite some time since we last saw each other, my dear, and I miss you deeply.
I'm cryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
I'm shedding tears over the thought of the love we once had but have now lost.
For your love I keep tryin' (pretty, pretty baby)
I am doing my best to win back your affection, which I hold in high regard.
It's been a long time (doo-wah, doo-wah)
It's been quite a while since we last enjoyed each other's company, and I desperately long to see you again.
We have parted (pretty, pretty baby)
We have gone our separate ways, my dear, and I am deeply sorrowful about it.
I'm so brokenhearted (pretty, pretty baby)
My heart is in pieces after losing you, my beloved.
From the day of our breakup
Since the moment we said our goodbyes
I've been hopin' that we'll make up
I've been praying for the chance to reconcile our differences and rekindle our love.
Your love for me I'm tryin' to shake up
I'm doing everything I can to regain your affections and make you see how much I care.
Pretty, pretty baby please take my hand
My darling, please give me another chance to prove my love for you and hold your hand once more.
No use denying (pretty, pretty baby)
There's no point in pretending that I don't still love you deeply, my dear.
Your love I've been tryin' to get (pretty, pretty baby)
I'm persistently working to earn back your affection, which I believe is worth more than any treasure.
Pretty baby
My beautiful, special love.
Pretty baby
My darling, my sweet, my beloved.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BAYLEY COOKE, JASON EDWARDS
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@carolthompson796
🥺memories, tears, thank you! 💜
@desertfox3742
Just rocks rite along - exactly like it was meant to. Still sounds good to this very day
@Target_Buster
The other day marked the nine year anniversary of my Grandfather’s death. One of my prized possessions is a CD of oldies that he put together himself. This was one of the songs. You’ve always had great taste Papa. Love you and miss you always ❤️
@andranikki4097
Omg i cannot believe , they are my ancestors ❤ we have lost our connections so many decades before i got so emotional . Please can someone help me find them ?
@redroostergarage8661
cant get enough of this track, it just flows along
@lateforbreakfast
A good floor filler song, good rock -n-roll beat and with its simple lyrics easy to sing along to as one dances away the evening...
@sauquoit13456
On this day in 1958 {May 14th} Gino and Gina performed "(It's Been A Long Time) Pretty Baby" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV network weekday-afternoon program 'American Bandstand'...
At the time the song was at position #56 on Billboard's Top 100 Sides chart; a little under a month later on June 8th, 1958 it peaked at #20 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Most Played By Jockeys chart, and it spent 12 weeks on the Top 100...
The song had entered the Top 100 on May 4th, 1958 at position #77*...
And on August 18th they were back on 'Bandstand' and performed the song again along with one titled "For Your Love"...
Gino Giosasi passed away at the age of 72 on January 2nd, 2010...
May he R.I.P.
* According to Billboard "Pretty Baby" was tied at #77 with three other records; "Make Me A Miracle" by Jimmie Rodgers, "Zorro" by the Chordettes, and "Good Golly, Miss Molly" by Little Richard...
@211skip
I remember this being a favorite of Allan Freed and he used to play it often......great song in a great time....
@jimervin387
Loved the song and would like to know more about this duo. It never came my way in '58 or I'd remember it.
@mcfrdmn
Lovely oldies song!