Pretty Things
Kawehi Lyrics


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All the pretty things
All the pretty things
Rushing out of your mouth
The dust is settling
Quicker than a blink
And all the pretty things you said won′t be enough

All I wanted was to be
Anything but me
Anything that you could see
Like all the pretty things
You touch like they mean everything
I wish I was your girl
I wish I was your world, yeah

All I wanted was to be
Anything but me
Anything that you could see
Like all the pretty things
You touch like they mean everything
I wish I was your girl
I wish I was your world
I wish I was your girl
I wish I was your world

All the pretty things
Do they make you mad like I do?
All the pretty things
Do they make you laugh like I do?

All I wanted was to be
Anything but me
Anything that you could see
Like all the pretty things
You touch like they mean everything
I wish I was your girl
I wish I was your world
I wish I was your girl
I wish I was your world
I wish I was enough
Why can't I be enough?

All I wanted was to be




Anything but me
Anything that you could see

Overall Meaning

The song "Pretty Things" by Kawehi is a reflection of the search for identity, self-esteem and self-image. The lyrics seem to be addressed to someone who means a lot to the artist and who unfortunately seems to be obsessed with material things and beauty. The artist seems to be trying to measure up to those external standards but keeps falling short. She longs to be seen for who she truly is, not just as an object of beauty, but as someone with depth and soul. The chorus's repetition of "I wish I was your girl, I wish I was your world" could be seen as a plea for acceptance and belonging. The line "All the pretty things rushing out of your mouth" suggests that the other person may use flattery and empty words to mask their own insecurities, but the artist is not fooled.


The phrase "All the pretty things you said won't be enough" in the first verse implies that the artist has been complimented before but does not find those compliments fulfilling. The line "All the pretty things, do they make you mad like I do?" in the second verse could be interpreted as the artist feeling inadequate compared to the "pretty things" and fearing that the other person will eventually grow tired of her. Overall, the song captures the essence of the struggle to be accepted and loved for who you are and not just for superficial qualities.


Line by Line Meaning

All the pretty things
Talking about all the superficial and attractive things that one might possess or say.


All the pretty things
Repeating the line to emphasize its significance.


Rushing out of your mouth
When one says these attractive and superficial things, they just come out easily and quickly.


The dust is settling
After the initial excitement or attraction fades away, one realizes that there is nothing substantial or lasting to those pretty things.


Quicker than a blink
The quick and fleeting nature of attraction and superficiality.


And all the pretty things you said won't be enough
Despite saying all these pretty things, they won't be enough to sustain a relationship or connection.


All I wanted was to be
The desire to be someone or something else besides oneself.


Anything but me
Not wanting to be oneself, perhaps due to a lack of confidence or self-esteem.


Anything that you could see
The desire to be seen as attractive or desirable in someone else's eyes.


Like all the pretty things
Similar to the attractive and superficial things that one might possess or say.


You touch like they mean everything
When someone is attracted to superficial things, they place a lot of value on them and are easily enamored by them.


I wish I was your girl
The desire to be the romantic interest or partner of someone else.


I wish I was your world, yeah
The wish to be the center of someone's universe or the most important thing to them.


All the pretty things
Repeating the line to evoke the idea of superficiality and attraction once again.


Do they make you mad like I do?
Questioning whether someone gets angered or frustrated by one's true self as opposed to the superficial things they present.


All the pretty things
Repeating the line to emphasize its significance.


Do they make you laugh like I do?
Questioning whether someone finds joy and laughter in one's true self as opposed to the superficial things they present.


I wish I was enough
The desire to be accepted and loved for one's true self rather than superficial things.


Why can't I be enough?
Questioning why one's true self isn't enough for someone else to love and accept them.




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