Pretty
Kidney Thieves Lyrics


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I'm pretty, what do I deserve
I feel pretty, until I walk out the door
I wonder when pretty's gonna bleed
My monster has all the time he needs
So I came home to feel ugly again
Feels better alone, pretty ugly again
If you come back around I may not let you in
'Cause I don't understand what this pretty is.
You're so pretty, could I get the nerve
You said, "I love you, pretty"
What do I deserve
I wonder if pretty's gonna waste
My monster has all the time in the day
So I came home to feel ugly again
Feels better alone, pretty ugly again
If you come back around I may not let you in
'Cause I don't understand what this pretty is.




I wonder what pretty has to say I want to feel pretty every day
I wonder what it's like to be pretty.

Overall Meaning

The song "Pretty" by Kidney Thieves is a contemplative and melancholic track that explores the concept of beauty and its impact on the self. The lyrics convey a sense of questioning and uncertainty about what it truly means to be pretty, and whether this ideal is ultimately harmful or beneficial.


The repetition of the phrase "I feel pretty" in the opening lines of the song seems to suggest that the singer is struggling with the surface-level allure of beauty - perhaps feeling pressured to look a certain way in order to fit in or be accepted. However, the underlying message of the song appears to be that this kind of artificial beauty is ultimately hollow and unfulfilling, as evidenced by the lines "If you come back around I may not let you in / 'Cause I don't understand what this pretty is."


The phrase "my monster has all the time he needs" is an interesting and somewhat ambiguous addition to the lyrics. It could be interpreted as a reference to the self-doubt and insecurity that can accompany a fixation on physical appearance, or perhaps a nod to the idea that societal expectations around beauty can be monstrous and all-encompassing.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm pretty, what do I deserve
I have been told that being pretty means that I deserve certain things, but I am unsure what those things are.


I feel pretty, until I walk out the door
When I am alone, I feel pretty and confident, but that feeling disappears as soon as I am in public.


I wonder when pretty's gonna bleed
I am afraid that my outward appearance of pretty will eventually be marred or destroyed.


My monster has all the time he needs
There is something inside of me (a "monster") that causes me to feel insecure and uncertain about my own worth.


So I came home to feel ugly again
In order to escape from the pressures of being "pretty," I retreat to the safety of my own home where I can feel unattractive without judgement.


Feels better alone, pretty ugly again
Being alone allows me to forget about trying to be pretty and just embrace my true self, even if that self isn't conventionally attractive.


If you come back around I may not let you in
I am afraid that if someone who has seen me as pretty sees me as ugly, they will reject me and I will be alone again.


'Cause I don't understand what this pretty is.
I am unsure of what it means to be pretty or what it is supposed to give me, which causes me to feel lost and uncertain.


You're so pretty, could I get the nerve
I am attracted to someone because they are pretty, but I am unsure if I have the confidence to approach them.


You said, "I love you, pretty"
Someone has expressed love for me because they find me pretty, but I am unsure if their love is genuine or just based on my appearance.


I wonder if pretty's gonna waste
I am afraid that being pretty will eventually fade or become worthless, which causes me to question its value.


My monster has all the time in the day
My insecurities and doubts about my own worth are always with me, and they never seem to go away.


I wonder what pretty has to say I want to feel pretty every day
I am curious about what it would be like to feel genuinely pretty all the time, and I wish I could experience that feeling more often.


I wonder what it's like to be pretty.
Despite my anxieties and fears, I remain curious about what it means to be pretty and what it would be like to experience that feeling fully.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Bella-lt2eb

I'm pretty, what do I deserve
I feel pretty, until I walk out the door
I wonder when pretty's gonna bleed
My monster has all the time he needs

So I came home to feel ugly again
Feels better alone, pretty ugly again
If you come back around I may not let you in
Cause I don't understand what this pretty is.

You're so pretty, could I get the nerve
You said, "I love you, pretty"
What do I deserve
I wonder if pretty's gonna waste
My monster has all the time in the day

So I came home to feel ugly again
Feels better alone, pretty ugly again
If you come back around I may not let you in
Cause I don't understand what this pretty is.

I wonder what pretty has to say I want to feel pretty every day
I wonder what it's like to be pretty.



All comments from YouTube:

@drearyobsession2

Takes me back to high school. I loved this album. Early 00s music was the best for an angsty teen.

@arcblackheart7780

i miss the old days of Kidneythieves when it was scary and thrilling...it still has that today but more mellow like ....i miss the Aggression

@annabellesmilie1071

"I wonder what it's like to be pretty."

@BEATCONTROLLA

LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND U'LL SEE

@andiweida5992

Only a few songs I like of theirs, but this is definitely one of the favorites!

@Bella-lt2eb

I'm pretty, what do I deserve
I feel pretty, until I walk out the door
I wonder when pretty's gonna bleed
My monster has all the time he needs

So I came home to feel ugly again
Feels better alone, pretty ugly again
If you come back around I may not let you in
Cause I don't understand what this pretty is.

You're so pretty, could I get the nerve
You said, "I love you, pretty"
What do I deserve
I wonder if pretty's gonna waste
My monster has all the time in the day

So I came home to feel ugly again
Feels better alone, pretty ugly again
If you come back around I may not let you in
Cause I don't understand what this pretty is.

I wonder what pretty has to say I want to feel pretty every day
I wonder what it's like to be pretty.

@dabbchang

shes a rock goddest.she got me though highscrewl back in the late 90s early 2000s

@Marina9417SP

I think every girl has felt like this at least once in their life.

@neatomerlin396

i dont know why but I really dig this song. It gives me like a haunted feeling that is hard to describe. Or maybe I am just crazy.... lol

@PersonsUnknown

I love the beginning sounds!!!!!!!!!!!! They are so mesmerizing.

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