Their first full-length album, Funs Cool, was released in 2016 and earned positive reviews from critics, who praised the blunt honesty of their lyrics, the prominent use of the ukulele in their music, and their inventive reinterpretations of other songs (The Misfits, Dolly Parton). Several reviewers noted that The Prettiots subvert the "cutesy" tropes and expectations that come along with being an independent band fronted by women and featuring ukulele.
The single, Suicide Hotline, has been especially praised for its sardonic humor and honest discussion of mental health. Katie Presley of NPR wrote that the song "couches stunning barbs of insight between sweet, fun harmonies and playful ukulele strums.
Dream Boy
The Prettiots Lyrics
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Just hang-out and order take-out with you
It's too smoky and maybe too loud
For shouted flirtations over the crowd
Won't you please just be perfect right away?
Not too nice or too mean
And hopefully not gay
Won't you please do everything right the first time
Dream boy Won't you make this easy and be my dream boy
So I don't have to learn to be subtle and coy?
Scratch that you don't have to be that great
You could just be someone I don't totally hate
We don't have to fall in love
We could just make out and stuff
Not that I want a one-night stand
I'm actually totally not about that
Won't you please just be perfect right away?
Not too nice or too mean
and hopefully not gay
Won't you please just do everything right the first time
and know without me saying just exactly what's on my mind?
Dream boy
The Prettiots' song Dream Boy speaks about a person's desire to find a perfect companion who can fulfill their romantic fantasies without much effort. The singer, in this song, is longing for a 'dream boy' who would make their life more comfortable, without them having to put in any hard work towards building a relationship. They want a partner who is not too nice or too cruel, not gay, and someone who can decode their thoughts without any explanation. The song also illustrates the difficulties of finding love in crowded spots where spoken expressions often get lost in the noise. However, the singer is not keen on a one-night stand, but instead, they prefer a relationship that is convenient, and they could still make out and stuff with the other person without falling in love.
In the song Dream Boy, The Prettiots talks about a common phenomenon in modern relationships where people often crave instant gratification and want things to happen without much effort. The song challenges this notion, indicating that love should not be easy, and it is something that requires dedication and work. The song lyrically portrays the complexities of human relationships, particularly in a digital age, and highlights the importance of being patient and letting things happen in their own time.
Line by Line Meaning
All I ever wanted to do was make-out with you
I am only interested in physical intimacy with you above all else.
Just hang-out and order take-out with you
I only want to spend time with you in a casual manner without any deep connection.
It's too smoky and maybe too loud
The current environment is not conducive to our conversation or connection.
For shouted flirtations over the crowd
I don't want to have to shout or engage in any type of overt flirtation that may draw unwanted attention.
Won't you please just be perfect right away?
I am impatient and expect you to immediately conform to my ideal version of a partner.
Not too nice or too mean
I want you to exhibit a certain level of coldness or aloofness, but not too much to the point of being hurtful.
And hopefully not gay
I am only interested in a partner of the opposite gender and will not consider anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+.
Won't you please do everything right the first time
I have unrealistic expectations and want you to anticipate and fulfill my desires without me having to communicate them.
And know without me saying just exactly on my mind
I expect you to read my mind and understand what I want without me having to vocalize it.
Dream boy Won't you make this easy and be my dream boy
I want a partner who conforms exactly to my unrealistic expectations and makes no demands of their own.
So I don't have to learn to be subtle and coy?
I do not want to put in any effort to cultivate a genuine relationship and prefer a partner who will take the lead.
Scratch that you don't have to be that great
My expectations are so unrealistic that I am willing to settle for a partner who is not ideal.
You could just be someone I don't totally hate
I'm willing to lower my expectations to the point where I'll settle for someone who is merely tolerable.
We don't have to fall in love
I am not interested in a deep emotional connection and only care about physical intimacy.
We could just make out and stuff
Physical intimacy is the only thing I am interested in and I'm willing to settle for just that.
Not that I want a one-night stand
I want a casual physical relationship, but not to the extent of a one-night stand.
I'm actually totally not about that
I'm actually not interested in any form of casual physical relationship.
Contributed by Layla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.