Pretty Girl
Maggie Lindemann Lyrics


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I can swear, I can joke
I say what's on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middle finger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
I'm more than just a picture
I'm a daughter and a sister
Sometimes it's hard for me to show
That I'm more than just a rumor
Or a song on your computer
There's more to me than people know

Some days I'm broke, some days I'm rich
Some days I'm nice, some days I can be a bitch
Some days I'm strong, some days I quit
I don't let it show, but I've been through some shit

I can swear, I can joke
I say what's on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middlefinger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl

I'm more than just a number
I'm a hater, I'm a lover
Sometimes it's hard for me to show
That I'm more than just a title
Or a comment going viral
There's more to me than people know

Some days I'm broke, some days I'm rich
Some days I'm nice, some days I can be a bitch
Some days I'm strong, some days I quit
I don't let it show, but I've been through some shit

I can swear, I can joke
I say what's on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middlefinger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
I'm not just a pretty girl, yeah
I'm not just a pretty girl
No I'm not just a pretty girl

I can swear, I can joke
I say what's on my mind
If I drink, if I smoke
I keep up with the guys
And you see me holding up my middlefinger to the world
Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
I'm not just a pretty girl, yeah
I'm not just a pretty girl




I'm not just a pretty girl
I'm not just a pretty girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maggie Lindemann's song "Pretty Girl" explore the idea of not judging someone based on their appearance, gender, or stereotypes. In the first verse, she talks about how she can be tough and assertive, even if society expects her to be more delicate and refined. She rebels against the traditional expectations of women, as she says, "Fuck your ribbons and your pearls." Similarly, in the second verse, she acknowledges that people often see her as only a surface-level entity- a pretty girl, a number, or a title. However, she is much more than that. She is a multifaceted human being with a range of emotions and experiences. The line "Sometimes it's hard for me to show" suggests that it's challenging to express her real self to the world, which can be suffocating with its expectations and judgments.


The chorus repeats the same lyrics twice, emphasizing the point that being a pretty girl is only a small part of who Lindemann is. She can swear, joke, and express herself fully. The recurring line "I'm not just a pretty girl" becomes the song's central message, reminding listeners that people are complex and diverse, and it's unfair to put them into a box based on societal biases.


Overall, the song challenges the typical stereotypes and expectations of women and affirms the idea that they are more than just a pretty face or a surface-level attribute. It encourages women to embrace their true selves and reject society's limiting expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

I can swear, I can joke
I'm not afraid to be myself and express my thoughts and feelings openly.


I say what's on my mind
I speak my mind without fear of judgment or criticism.


If I drink, if I smoke
I indulge in activities that are traditionally viewed as masculine and I don't care what others think.


I keep up with the guys
I'm not intimidated by the guys and I can hold my own with them.


And you see me holding up my middle finger to the world
I am unapologetic in asserting my independence and rejecting societal norms and expectations.


Fuck your ribbons and your pearls
I refuse to conform to traditional feminine roles and expectations and I will not be objectified.


'Cause I'm not just a pretty girl
I am more than my appearance; I am a complex individual with unique experiences and traits.


I'm more than just a picture
I am a human being who has relationships and experiences beyond what is seen in photos.


I'm a daughter and a sister
I have important familial roles and connections that are integral to my identity.


Sometimes it's hard for me to show
It can be difficult to express the fullness of who I am because of societal constraints.


That I'm more than just a rumor
My reputation and what others think of me do not fully capture who I am as a person.


Or a song on your computer
My art and public persona do not fully encapsulate all of my experiences and emotions.


Some days I'm broke, some days I'm rich
My socio-economic status fluctuates, but it does not determine my worth or identity.


Some days I'm nice, some days I can be a bitch
My personality is not static and I have moments of both kindness and harshness.


Some days I'm strong, some days I quit
I am not perfect and have moments of both strength and weakness.


I don't let it show, but I've been through some shit
I have overcome challenges and difficult experiences that have shaped who I am today.


I'm more than just a number
I cannot be reduced to a statistic or label.


I'm a hater, I'm a lover
I have complex emotions and cannot be reduced to simplistic descriptors.


Or a comment going viral
Online attention and viral posts do not fully represent who I am as a person.


I'm not just a pretty girl, yeah
My worth and identity extend beyond the limitations and expectations of traditional femininity.


I'm not just a pretty girl
I am a multifaceted individual and cannot be reduced to a stereotype or superficial label.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sasha Yatchenko, Maggie Lindemann, Sean Myer

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rayan ahmed 8C 45

This Song's First half is better than the Second half ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘

rayan ahmed 8C 45

This song is also good as other pretty girl songs and deserves more views ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜ƒ

Madalena Silva

This is amazing! I'm extremely proud of you, Maggie. ๐Ÿ’—

rayan ahmed 8C 45

This song fills you with Positive Feelings๐Ÿ‘โœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿ’œ

Derek Hite

This should be played on the radio, it's that good!!

army? bangwool.

Maggie now I'm in love with the remix and the original ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜โค

Stacey Juarez

what's a blurryface *who is blurryface ME TOOOOOO!!!

Aliyah and Kasey

yvonne kay I like the original more

jamaica.

yvonne kay ikr MHYGOD

Fatima Ali

Loving this, listening to it since it came out

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