Precious
Pretender Lyrics


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I like the way you cross the street 'cause your precious
Moving through the Cleveland heat how precious
Taking rides and all the kicks was so precious
But you know I was shittin' bricks 'cause I'm precious

Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it
Oh, you're so mean
East 55th and Euclid avenue was real precious
Hotel sterling coming into view how precious
It's a pity that you bruised my hip 'cause I'm precious
You shouldn't let your manners slip you're too precious

Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it
Oh, you're so mean

We went around and round and round and round and round the Shoreway
We was gonna do it do it do it on the pavement
Oh maybe maybe I'm gonna have a baby
We was a duet oh we do it all night

I was feeling kind of ethereal 'cause I'm precious
I had my eye on your imperial you're so precious
Now Howard the duck and Mr Stress both stayed
"Trapped in a world that they never made"
But not me baby I'm too precious
Fuck off





Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it
Oh, you're so mean

Overall Meaning

The song "Precious" by The Pretenders is a blend of punk, rock, and pop that presents a vast array of emotions, from start to finish. The lyrics personify the singer's feelings towards a lover. He has a fascination with the way she walks and moves, which is so "precious." The singer describes his experiences with her rather candidly, with lines like "we went around and round and round and round and round the Shoreway, we was gonna do it do it do it on the pavement."


However, throughout the song, the singer's affection is portrayed as unreciprocated. The lover is described as "mean" as she unintentionally hurts him, "It's a pity that you bruised my hip 'cause I'm precious. You shouldn't let your manners slip you're too precious." Despite this, the singer persists in their devotion, proclaiming themselves too precious for a world in which they don't belong.


Overall, "Precious" by The Pretenders delivers strong emotions through its lyrics and, with its energetic music, elevates the experience of listening to the song for anyone.


Line by Line Meaning

I like the way you cross the street 'cause your precious
I admire the way you walk across the street, it gives me the impression that you are valuable and rare.


Moving through the Cleveland heat how precious
Despite the harshness of the Cleveland heat, you still manage to make it look effortless, which is truly valuable.


Taking rides and all the kicks was so precious
The experiences we shared, both thrilling and mundane, are priceless and precious to me.


But you know I was shittin' bricks 'cause I'm precious
I was feeling scared and vulnerable because I'm aware of my own worth and I didn't want to lose it.


East 55th and Euclid avenue was real precious
The location we were at was significant and valuable to me.


Hotel sterling coming into view how precious
The sight of the Hotel Sterling was a precious moment for me because it held a deep personal significance.


It's a pity that you bruised my hip 'cause I'm precious
I feel regretful that you caused me physical harm because I consider myself valuable.


You shouldn't let your manners slip you're too precious
Your behavior was unacceptable because I see you as a valuable person who shouldn't behave that way.


We went around and round and round and round and round the Shoreway
We drove around aimlessly for a while, taking in the surroundings.


We was gonna do it do it do it on the pavement
We were planning to have sex in a public place.


Oh maybe maybe I'm gonna have a baby
I might be pregnant, which would be a truly valuable and precious addition to my life.


We was a duet oh we do it all night
Together, we were a harmony that could make sweet music all night long.


I was feeling kind of ethereal 'cause I'm precious
I was feeling otherworldly and spiritual, like I was something truly valuable and rare.


I had my eye on your imperial you're so precious
I was attracted to your majestic and valuable presence.


Now Howard the duck and Mr Stress both stayed
There are others who are trapped in a world they didn't make, but not me because I am too valuable to be held back.


"Trapped in a world that they never made"
This line is a reference to the characters Howard the Duck and Mr Stress, who are trapped in situations they didn't create.


But not me baby I'm too precious
I am too valuable and rare to be held back by anything or anyone.


Fuck off
I don't need anyone to try and hold me back or tell me what to do because I am too valuable to be treated that way.


Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it
You inspired me to take action and chase after my desires because you are so valuable and precious to me.


Oh, you're so mean
Despite your value to me, your actions can be hurtful and cruel at times.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: CHRISTINE HYNDE

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