A Message To Pretty
Love (Arthur Lee & Love Band) Lyrics
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People check to tell me
What they think is right
I don't listen to them
Don't know day from night
I'll go through life searchin'
Tryin' to find the one
I'd go slip, slip, you'd go slip, slip Away
[Chorus:]
And I don't need you to help me find my way
I can make it if I just don't see your face
[Verse 2:]
Once I had a problem
Didn't know what to do
Now I've got no problems
All I had was you
Guess I'll keep on searchin'
And try to find the one
'Cause I'd go slip, slip, you'd go slip, slip
Away
The lyrics to Love's song A Message To Pretty are a declaration of independence from societal pressures and the opinions of others. The singer is rejecting the advice and guidance of others, choosing instead to navigate their own path through life. The repetition of "slip, slip, away" suggests a sense of impermanence and the fleeting nature of relationships.
The first verse declares the singer's rejection of external influence, claiming to "go through life searchin'" for their own truth. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the singer confidently stating that they can make it on their own, without the need for someone else to guide them. The second verse seems to suggest that the singer has experienced a personal transformation, having once been dependent on someone else but now feeling free to continue searching for what they truly want.
The song's title, A Message To Pretty, can be interpreted as a message to the "pretty" or attractive people who are often viewed as having an easier or more privileged life, but also as a message to society at large, rejecting the notion that external beauty is more important than inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
People check to tell me
People try to tell me what to do or what's right
What they think is right
Based on their opinion of what's right
I don't listen to them
I don't follow their advice or opinions
Don't know day from night
They don't have a clear understanding of what's best for me
I'll go through life searchin'
I'll continue searching for the things I want in life
Tryin' to find the one
Looking for that special person who understands me
I'd go slip, slip, you'd go slip, slip Away
If I don't find what I'm looking for, I'll keep searching, and so will the other person
And I don't need you to help me find my way
I don't need anyone else to tell me how to live my life
I can make it if I just don't see your face
I can be successful if I don't have to deal with their negativity or interference
Once I had a problem
I used to have a problem that I couldn't solve
Didn't know what to do
I didn't have any idea on how to fix it
Now I've got no problems
I don't have any problems because I got rid of what used to cause them
All I had was you
The problem was caused by the person talking to me
Guess I'll keep on searchin'
I'll keep looking for the things that I want in my life
'Cause I'd go slip, slip, you'd go slip, slip
I'll keep searching and the other person will too if they don't find what they're looking for
Away
Until we find what we want in life
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Written by: ARTHUR TAYLOR LEE
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