There is another band with the same name:
2) Splitsville UK are a punk band from Exeter, Devon
Pretty People
Splitsville Lyrics
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Irritate the hell out of me
Still I wish that I could be one too
All this time spent dwelling on them
Jealous even of their problems
Must be lovely being so obtuse
Some call this progress
'Til you find the one you want
You don't need to love no-one
Pretty people may seem tempting
When they sing of happy endings
But they're always first to come unglued
Little pop star, young and vapid
Read your interview and laughed at
All the stupid things you think are true
Some call this progress
Tell me what drugs are they on
'Til you find the one you want
You don't need to love no-one
Pretty people drive me crazy
Andi hates the lyric "baby"
Baby it's just part of what we do
Some call this progress
Tell me what drugs are they on
'Til you find the one you want
You don't need to love no-one
Tell me your secrets
Tell me I'm the only one
When you find the one you want
You don't really love no-one
The song 'Pretty People' by Splitsville is a commentary on the obsession with the 'perfect' image that is projected on TV and in the media. The lyrics describe how the singer is irritated by the pretty people on TV, yet still wishes to be one. The obsession with image is further highlighted in the line "Jealous even of their problems". The song suggests that the media creates a false sense of what is important in life and that many people are influenced by it.
The lyrics suggest that people believe that being one of the 'pretty people' is a form of progress. The line "some call this progress, tell me what drugs are they on" suggests that this notion is absurd. The line "You don't need to love no-one" implies that the obsession with image has led to a disconnect from real emotions and relationships. The song suggests that this is a form of progress that is shallow and ultimately unfulfilling.
Overall, 'Pretty People' is a commentary on how the media has distorted our perception of what is truly important in life, and how it has disconnected us from real emotions and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty people on the TV
Attractive individuals are being broadcasted on television
Irritate the hell out of me
Their presence is causing me a great deal of annoyance and frustration
Still I wish that I could be one too
Despite my distaste for their behavior, I desire to have their level of attractiveness
All this time spent dwelling on them
I have been dedicating significant amounts of time to thinking about their lives
Jealous even of their problems
I even envy their issues and shortcomings
Must be lovely being so obtuse
It is probably wonderful to lack insight or have a blunt intellect
Some call this progress
There are a few who view this as evolutionary advancement
Tell me what drugs are they on
Can you inform me of what substances they may be taking, as their behavior is questionable
'Til you find the one you want
During the search for your desired outcome
You don't need to love no-one
There is no requirement for you to love anyone
When they sing of happy endings
When attractive individuals create music about favorable conclusions
But they're always first to come unglued
They are often the ones who first fall apart under stress
Little pop star, young and vapid
This small famous musician is both juvenile and shallow
Read your interview and laughed at
I mockingly chuckled while learning about your point of view in your interview
All the stupid things you think are true
All of the ridiculous statements you believe to be accurate
Pretty people drive me crazy
Good-looking individuals are driving me insane
Andi hates the lyric 'baby'
Andi dislikes the line of the song containing 'baby'
Baby it's just part of what we do
That term is simply a common aspect of our actions
Tell me your secrets
Share your confidential matters with me
Tell me I'm the only one
Assure me that I am the exclusive choice
When you find the one you want
Once you've found your desirable individual
You don't really love no-one
You do not genuinely love anyone
Contributed by Max T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.