Overrated
Pretty Pink Lyrics
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Things were not as they seemed
Cross your heart, say you want me
Hope you die, come and haunt me
When you're close to me
I don't feel any pain
But when I start to wake up
I could follow your lead
Try to be all you need
But I can't keep up much longer
I thought I could be stronger
Babe it's clear when we're faded
Pretty dreams are overrated
I just want to be free
But you're all I can see
The lyrics to "Overrated" by Pretty Pink speak about a destructive and toxic relationship. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about how their partner once seemed like a dream, but as time goes on, the cracks appear. The second line echoes this sentiment by stating that things were not as they seemed. The partner, presumably, lied or misrepresented themselves in some way, and the singer is now feeling the effects of these actions. They're hurt, and they want their partner to feel the same level of pain they do. The line "Hope you die, come and haunt me" is an example of how extreme the singer's emotions are.
The second verse describes how the singer feels when they're around their partner. When they're close, the singer doesn't feel pain. However, when they wake up, they feel bruises in their brain. The line "bruises in my brain" is a metaphor for the emotional pain the singer is feeling. They're aware that the relationship is harmful, but they continue to pursue it anyway. They attempt to keep up with their partner's expectations, but they realize that they cannot do so without sacrificing their own well-being. The chorus is a declaration of freedom, but the singer feels trapped. They know that pursuing their desires will require them to let go of their partner, but they're unable to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
You came in like a dream
You entered into my life in a very beautiful and remarkable way
Things were not as they seemed
The reality of our relationship was totally different from the way I perceived it at first sight
Cross your heart, say you want me
Promise me that you desire and love me deeply
Hope you die, come and haunt me
I wish that even after your demise, you should keep haunting me forever. This implies that my obsession with you is beyond death.
When you're close to me
Whenever you are around me
I don't feel any pain
I don't feel hurt or discomfort
But when I start to wake up
But as soon as I start to realize the truth about our relationship
I feel bruises in my brain
I experience severe emotional pain and trauma
I could follow your lead
I could try to adjust my behavior and attitude to suit yours.
Try to be all you need
I could attempt to become the person you always want me to be and fulfill all your needs and desires.
But I can't keep up much longer
However, doing what you ask of me is becoming too difficult and unsustainable for me.
I thought I could be stronger
I initially thought I had the strength to handle our relationship and the changes you require of me.
Babe it's clear when we're faded
My dear, it's obvios that we are not meant to be and cannot function together
Pretty dreams are overrated
Beautiful and wonderful dreams are not always realistic and can be misleading.
I just want to be free
I only desire liberty and freedom from our toxic and irreparable relationship.
But you're all I can see
Unfortunately, you are all I can think of and it's affecting my life negatively.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TJEERD BOMHOF, ALEX CALLIER, JACQUELINE GOVAERT, ALEX MARIA JOHAN CALLIER
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@driss6503
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@shroudyrowdy1314
Comment -underrated
@shikharrawal2748
I live in Bombay, if y'all been here, you guys know how the rains get. Stuck in bumper to bumper traffic, raining mad as hell, a friend of mine called me and told me to put this on. As soon as the beat drop I rolled my windows down, relitt my doob and didn't remember when I reached home. My cars wet from the inside now.
@adriank7576
How doesn't this have 30 million views!?!?
@tobiasarlt4080
Welcome to my crazy life Pretty Pink - I'm exited to hear all of your tunes♥️
@coexlol7806
Still listening to this hidden gem.
@miotras
Absolutnie głęboko perfekcyjny. It is so underrated.
@piotrsudo1206
Hooooly shit !Awesone tune ! Love that bas line !
@melodymoon5768
AMAZING 😁😎😋😍🥰
@tyassundari6819
good work, love this !!!