Published on September 20, 2013, the official video brings the song’s story to life. The Weeknd departs from his flight, drives to purchase some flowers, and ultimately brings out his dark side by shooting his girlfriend and her lover.
The music video received a ton of backlash, specifically about its violent, graphic content of the sex scene and murder. As well as the criticism surrounding the glorification of guns, people have characterized instances of the video, and the artist himself, as misogynistic. In realty, the purpose was “to create a revenge narrative disguised as a love story”.
Pretty
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Into your arms
Said you fucked another man, finally
I knew this day would come, woah oh, oh
'Cause I see fear in your eyes
You've been living out your life
As long as you know that when I land you're mine (mhm, mhm)
It's been exactly three sixty-five since I've seen your face (あったかいね)I've been living on the road
And you've been living all alone, at home
Girl I hope
He made you satisfied (気持ちいい)
Well, baby I won't cry
As long as you know that when I land you're mine
And you will never feel so pretty
And you will never feel this beautiful
When I make it there
Oh, when I make it there
There are certain things that I've come to understand (ah, ooh)
Expectations can kill a simple man, simple woman woah oh
I try to master the art
Of that far away love
But only so much can keep a woman warm
(Warm, ooh)
Now it's times like this that I say to myself
(Say to myself)
We've been living in a cold, cold world
Cold world
But at least I have you to rely (気持ちいい)
Even if for a short time (うん 気持ちいい)
As long as you know when I land you're mine
And you will never feel so pretty
And you will never feel this beautiful
Oh, when I make it there
Oh, when I make it there
And he can't make you feel this pretty
No, he won't make you feel this beautiful
When I make it there
Oh, when I make it there
Ah (no, no-no)
Ah (no, no-no)
Ah (no, no, no, no, no)
Ah (oh oh oh ah)
Ooh (hoo, hoo, hoo)
Ooh (hoo, hoo, hoo)
Ooh (oh babe) (oh, oh)
Ooh, oh
Ooh, oh
Ooh, oh, oh
And you will never feel so pretty (pretty)
And you will never feel this beautiful (beautiful, oh)
When I make it there (when I make it there)
Oh when I make it there (hey)
And he can't make you feel this pretty (pretty)
No he won't make you feel this beautiful (beautiful) (hoo, hoo, hoo)
When I make it there (when I make it there baby) (oh baby)
Oh, when I make it there (hoo, hoo, hoo)
And you will never feel so pretty (pretty) (oh babe, no you won't)
And you will never feel this beautiful (beautiful) (hoo, hoo, hoo, eh)
When I make it there (when I make it there) (hey)
Oh, when I make it there
And he can't make you feel this pretty (baby)
And he won't make you feel this beautiful (oh babe)
When I make it there (when I make it there) (hey)
When I make it there
When I make it there
Quand une putain de colombe blanche chante sa chanson
C'est tout ce qu'on entend
Les jours se défilent comme de la ficelle dans le vent
Embobiné dans ma toile, je les dévoile à nouveaux
Dix ans mon ami, que ne rien d'autre compte
Elle n'était qu'une gamine à ce moment
Souffrant d'un cœur brisé
Une douleur très profonde
C'est là où je l'ai aperçue
Seule, prête à entamer ses 17 ans
In The Weeknd's song "Pretty," the singer is torn between his love for the woman he left behind and the reality that she has moved on with someone else. He hears rumors that she has been with another man, and he is afraid that she will no longer be waiting for him when he returns. However, he still loves her deeply and hopes that they can be together again. The singer sings that when he finally comes back to her, she will feel more beautiful and pretty than ever before. He is confident that he can give her something that the other man can't and that their love will reignite once they are together again. The song touches on themes of love, loss, and hope, and it showcases The Weeknd's unique vocal style and emotional depth.
One interesting fact about "Pretty" is that it was released as a promotional single in 2013, prior to the official release of The Weeknd's album "Kiss Land." The song was later included on the deluxe version of the album. Another interesting fact is that the song features French lyrics at the end, which were written by producer Emmanuel Nickerson as a nod to The Weeknd's French-Canadian heritage. The lyrics loosely translate to, "When a f***ing white dove sings its song, it's all we hear. The days disappear like string in the wind. Wrapped in my canvas, I reveal them anew. 10 years, my friend, where nothing else counts. She was just a kid at the time, suffering from a broken heart. A deep pain. That's where I saw her. Alone, ready to start her 17th year."
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody told me it was pointless for me to come back
I heard that coming back to you would be a waste of time
Into your arms
Returning to be held by you
Said you f***ed another man, finally
I was told that you had sex with someone else, at long last
I knew this day would come, whoa oh oh
I always anticipated this moment
'Cause I see fear in your eyes
I can tell you're afraid by looking into your eyes
You've been living out your life
You've been carrying on with your life
As long as you know that when I land you're mine
If you understand that I claim you upon my arrival
It's been exactly 365 since I've seen your face
A year has passed since I last saw you
I've been living on the road
I've been traveling constantly
And you've been living all alone, at home
You've been residing alone in our home
Girl I hope,
Anyway, I hope
He made you satisfied
That he has made you content (sexually)
Well baby I won't cry
I won't cry over it
And you will never feel so pretty
You'll feel especially beautiful
And you will never feel this beautiful
You will never be this gorgeous
When I make it there
When I return to you
There are certain things that I've come to understand
There are things I know for a fact
Expectations can kill a simple man, simple woman whoa oh
Expectations can crush anyone
I try to master the art,
I try to perfect the skill
Of that far away love
Of loving someone who is far away
But only so much can keep a woman warm
But sometimes, not even love can warm a woman's heart
(Warm, ooh)
(Warm, ooh)
Now it's times like this that I say to myself
It's moments like this when I think to myself
(Say to myself)
(Say to myself)
We've been living in a cold, cold world
We've been living in a cruel and unforgiving world
But at least I have you to rely
But I can at least count on you
Even if for a short time
Even if only for a brief period
And he can't make you feel this pretty
He will not be able to make you feel as beautiful
And he won't make you feel this beautiful (ooh babe)
And he will not be able to make you feel this stunning (oh darling)
Oh when I make it there (when I make it there)(hey)
When I come back to you (when I come back to you) (hey)
Ooh ha
Ooh ha
Ooh ha
Ooh ha
Ooh ha, ha
Ooh ha, ha
And he can't make you feel this pretty
He will not be able to make you feel as beautiful
When I make it there (when I make it there baby)
When I return to you (when I come back to you baby)
When a f***ing white dove sings its song,
When a damn white bird sings
That's all you hear
That's the only thing you hear
Days unwind, like string on the wind
Days pass by quickly
Wrapped up tight, in the tentacles of life
Caught in the clutches of existence
10 years old, my friend, nothing else to do
When I was ten, there was nothing else to do
She was just a kid at that moment
She was very young at that time
Suffering from a broken heart
Dealing with a broken heart
A pain so deep
A pain that runs deep
That's when I spotted her
That's when I saw her
Lonely, ready to embark on her 17th
Lonely, on the verge of turning 17
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jason Quenneville, Richard Hilfiger, Brandon Hollemon, Danny Schofield, Abel Tesfaye
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