Taking advantage of the town's proximity to the ocean, she began surfing at the age of 12. She competed in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) High School Division and earned fifth place in the state title while still in middle school.
At 15, she was given a cassette of Ani DiFranco's 1993 Puddle Dive by her half-brother's friend. She played the album constantly and it still has great sentimental value to her. It serves as a reminder of when her musical ambitions started to blossom.
Inspired by DiFranco's music and due in part to her nature of being a self-described "nosy kid" she entered her parents' room and began playing around with her father's old acoustic guitar. Although her parents were initially angry with her for "taking" her father's guitar, they eventually became supportive of her interest in music.
She began playing in front of friends at their homes and they encouraged her to begin writing her own material. One night, while performing for some friends, an employee of the production company The Moonshine Conspiracy, run by surf filmmaker Taylor Steele and professional surfer Chris Malloy, heard her and asked Tristan to appear in the film the company was working on at the time entitled Shelter. Tristan's song, Anything At All was chosen to be on the soundtrack.
Prettyman began playing in clubs and bars throughout San Diego County before being invited to join fellow San Diegoan, and future boyfriend, Jason Mraz on his national tour.
Prettyman spent the winter of 2004 in New York collaborating with producer Josh Deutsch who had worked with Mraz and Lenny Kravitz.
Prettyman is half-sister to Cody McClintock, an independent film producer.
She is signed to Virgin Records, and put out her first major label album Twentythree on August 2, 2005. Tristan credits her half-brother with much influence on her thinking and the title of her debut album pays partial homage to the "23 enigma". A perceptual concept which refers to the abnormally high occurrence of the number 23 in daily life as described in the book Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson, as derived from friend and fellow author William S. Burroughs.
Twentythree peaked at 24 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.
In 2008 Tristan released her sophomore album, entitled Hello.
Love Love Love
Tristan Prettyman Lyrics
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The paperboy's at it again
But I can't get no sleep
I mean what's the point?
If I can't even dream up a dream
That's worth the keep
And so there's no need in even going
You know the media's getting
Really good at lying
And this time around
I'm not buying
'Cause this life is a beautiful one
And though I seen it comin undone
I know most definitely
That it's gonna be you
It's gonna be me
So baby keep your head up
Keep it on the up and up
'Cause you got all myâ?¦
Love love love
'Cause we're all just lovers and takers
Breaking hearts to make the papers
She wants love I told her to stop trying
Cause the reasons for her tears
Aren't worth crying
And this life is a beautiful one
And though I seen it comin undone
Well I know most definitely
That it's gonna be you
It's gonna be me
So baby keep your head up
Keep it on the up and up
'Cause you got all my
Love love love
Loving all around me
I think that love has found me
Loving all the time
And when the summer's here
The waves are crashing
No time for thinking
Don't even ask me
I'm gonna let it all roll right past me
'Cause when I'm here
I'm always happy
And this life is a beautiful one
And though I seen it comin undone
Well I know most definitely
It always works out the way it's meant to be
So baby keep your head up
Keep it on the up and up
And know that you got all my
Love love love
In "Love Love Love", Tristan Prettyman sings about the beauty of life and love. The opening lines describe a sleepless night without any worthwhile dreams. The singer is frustrated with the media's lies and decides there's no point in following it. As the song progresses, the singer encourages someone not to give up on love despite heartbreaks and tears. On the contrary, the song emphasizes the importance of cherishing love's presence in our lives. The chorus "And so this life is a beautiful one, and though I've seen it coming undone, I know most definitely that it's gonna be you, it's gonna be me" highlights the idea that life can be challenging, but we should keep our heads high and appreciate the love that comes our way.
Line by Line Meaning
It's 4 am
The time is very early in the morning
The paperboy's at it again
The person delivering newspapers is doing their job again
But I can't get no sleep
The singer is unable to fall asleep
I mean what's the point?
The artist questions the purpose of their situation
If I can't even dream up a dream That's worth the keep
The artist cannot come up with a worthwhile dream to pursue
And so there's no need in even going
The singer sees no point in leaving their current location
Cause I'm better off never knowing
The singer believes that ignorance is bliss
You know the media's getting Really good at lying
The artist acknowledges the media's tendency to spread falsehoods
And this time around I'm not buying
The artist is not easily swayed by the media
'Cause this life is a beautiful one
The artist believes life is precious
And though I seen it comin undone
The singer has noticed aspects of life falling apart
I know most definitely That it's gonna be you It's gonna be me
The artist is confident that everything will turn out well
So baby, keep your head up Keep it on the up and up
The singer encourages the listener to stay positive and hopeful
'Cause you got all my Love love love
The singer loves and cares for the listener deeply
'Cause we're all just lovers and takers Breaking hearts to make the papers
The singer comments on society's tendency to focus on sensational stories, even if it means hurting others
She wants love I told her to stop trying
The artist advises someone to stop searching for love
Cause the reasons for her tears Aren't worth crying
The artist believes that the pain caused by failed relationships is not worth the effort
Loving all around me I think that love has found me Loving all the time
The singer is surrounded by love and feels fulfilled
And when the summer's here The waves are crashing No time for thinking Don't even ask me
The singer describes a moment of being fully present, and not wanting to be disturbed
I'm gonna let it all roll right past me
The artist plans to let go of any negative thoughts or distractions
'Cause when I'm here I'm always happy
The artist experiences joy and contentment in their current state
And it always works out the way it's meant to be
The artist believes that everything happens for a reason
So baby, keep your head up Keep it on the up and up And know that you got all my Love love love
The singer reassures the listener that they have their full support and affection
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tristan Prettyman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joseph Yetman
Still listening in 2020. Whenever I’m having a challenging day I throw this song on and it instantly changes my mood; the effect has never been lost on me. I hope she’s still making music!
Jeffrey Barkin
Gifted songwriter and performer who deserved Greater Attention and Acknowledgment...
Check Out the studio "first take" Single Mic Recordings featured here on Youtube!
She's AMAZING!!!
kirk watson
Dont matter how old we get...music is the fountain of youth
ragejinraver
This song never fails to bring a smile to my face . I feel so carefree like how I used to be every time I listen to it
Jeffrey Barkin
TRISTAN is Special and This is such an Uplifting Song.
Thank You Tristan!
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LT Cheng
This will always be my favourite song
TIME42
I love this songs!!
2世パイナップル
Me too‼️
Yawpism
This is so slept-on!!