Pretty Boy
Joji [feat. Lil Yachty] Lyrics


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I'm a, I'm a
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a (one, two, three, four)
I'm a pretty boy livin' on the West side
Livin' so loud, you could never hear me cry, nah
See no tears run down my eyes (my eyes)
Oh, these hills, they burn so bright (burn so bright)
Oh, these hills, they bring me life (bring me life)
Oh, these hills, baby, oh, these hills, baby, mm (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a)

I'm a pretty boy livin' on the West side
Poppin' blue pills and sippin' on finest, nah
No more fears and no more lies
I tell myself to sleep at night (sleep at night)
Amongst these hills, baby (oh, these hills, baby)
Amongst these hills, baby (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a)

Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey (bitch), hey, hey (suck my nuts)
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey

Handsome young man, never pull up on time
Lookin' in the mirror, lookin' good should be a crime, crime
All this pain I'll never let show
My real thoughts, you'll never know
Never know (no, no), never know, no (no, no)
Handsome young man, never worried 'bout time
Flexin' on the 'net, it's the same offline, aye
If I don't lead, where will they go?
They follow my every move
Every move (every move)
Every move, every move (every move)

I'm a, I'm a
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a (goddamnit, nice shot)
I'm a pretty boy livin' on the West side
Livin' so loud, you could never hear me cry, nah
See no tears run down my eyes (my eyes)
Oh, these hills, they burn so bright (burn so bright)




Oh, these hills, they bring me life (bring me life)
Oh, these hills, baby, oh, these hills, baby, mm (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a)

Overall Meaning

The song "Pretty Boy" is a collaboration between Joji and Lil Yachty that describes the life of a handsome and confident boy living on the West side. Despite his good looks and apparent success, he hides his pain and struggles behind an image of perfection that he presents to the world. The opening lines "I'm a pretty boy living on the West side/Living so loud, you could never hear me cry" suggest that despite his good looks, he is unable to open up and express his emotions.


Throughout the song, the lyrics mention "these hills" repeatedly, which could refer to the ups and downs of life or the challenges that the pretty boy faces. Despite these challenges, the hills bring him life and joy. The lines "No more fears and no more lies/I tell myself to sleep at night" suggest that the pretty boy has experienced past traumas and fears but tries to convince himself that everything is okay.


In the chorus, there are multiple repetitions of "I'm a pretty boy" that emphasize the image the pretty boy portrays. The song seems to suggest that despite the bravado and confidence he exudes, the pretty boy may not be as content as he may seem.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm a pretty boy livin' on the West side
I am an attractive man who resides on the Western part of an area.


Livin' so loud, you could never hear me cry, nah
I live a life of free expression and excitement, making it hard for others to know if I am upset or emotional.


See no tears run down my eyes (my eyes)
I remain resilient and strong even in difficult situations, refraining from showing any sadness or tears.


Oh, these hills, they burn so bright (burn so bright)
The bright hills I encounter represent the positivity and inspiration that I obtain from experiencing life.


Oh, these hills, they bring me life (bring me life)
The hills that I encounter bring me energy and fulfillment that makes life worth living.


Poppin' blue pills and sippin' on finest, nah
I indulge in taking medication and alcohol to achieve a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.


No more fears and no more lies
I have overcome my fears and I am no longer dishonest to myself or to others.


Amongst these hills, baby (oh, these hills, baby)
The positive experiences I encounter in life are the center of my identity and satisfaction.


Handsome young man, never pull up on time
I am a good-looking man but I am habitually tardy in keeping appointments.


Lookin' in the mirror, lookin' good should be a crime, crime
I am so attractive that it almost feels like a wrongdoing to have such good looks.


All this pain I'll never let show
I conceal my deep pain and keep it hidden from others.


My real thoughts, you'll never know
I am very guarded and private when it comes to sharing my true feelings and thoughts.


Handsome young man, never worried 'bout time
I am an attractive man who is not bothered by the passing of time or the urgency of deadlines.


Flexin' on the 'net, it's the same offline, aye
My online persona is reflective of my real-life behavior and energy.


If I don't lead, where will they go?
Others look up to me to provide direction and guidance in life.


They follow my every move
Others imitate and emulate my actions and energy in life.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: George Kusunoki Miller, Miles Parks McCollum, John Durham, Patrick Wimberly

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@josephhatsburg3035

Dope dope lyrics

I'm a, I'm a
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a (one, two, three, four)
I'm a pretty boy livin' on the West side
Livin' so loud, you could never hear me cry, nah
See no tears run down my eyes (my eyes)
Oh, these hills, they burn so bright (burn so bright)
Oh, these hills, they bring me life (bring me life)
Oh, these hills, baby, oh, these hills, baby, mm (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a)

I'm a pretty boy livin' on the West side
Poppin' blue pills and sippin' on finest, nah
No more fears and no more lies
I tell myself to sleep at night (sleep at night)
Amongst these hills, baby (oh, these hills, baby)
Amongst these hills, baby (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a)

Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey

Handsome young man, never pull up on time
Lookin' in the mirror, lookin' good should be a crime, crime
All this pain I'll never let show
My real thoughts, you'll never know
Never know (no, no), never know, no (no, no)
Handsome young man, never worried 'bout time
Flexin' on the 'net, it's the same offline, aye
If I don't lead, where will they go?
They follow my every move
Every move (every move)
Every move, every move (every move)

I'm a, I'm a
I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a (goddamnit, nice shot)
I'm a pretty boy livin' on the West side
Livin' so loud, you could never hear me cry, nah
See no tears run down my eyes (my eyes)
Oh, these hills, they burn so bright (burn so bright)
Oh, these hills, they bring me life (bring me life)
Oh, these hills, baby, oh, these hills, baby, mm (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a)



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Thanks for this album Joji

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@zeldris2094

So this is officially a Song now

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Underated

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Yes afterall

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