Raised in a musical family, Paige fell in love with singing and writing her own lyrics at the influential age of 13. By the time she was 18, she had honed these skills and was collaborating with her older brother, Chase Duddy. In 2016, XYLØ released their debut EP, embarked on national tours, performed at countless festivals, accumulated millions of streams and earned a platinum plaque for their collaboration with The Chainsmokers on the song, “Setting Fires” (by The Chainsmokers featuring XYLØ). After the release of their successful single “I Still Wait For You” in 2017, XYLØ evolved into a whole new musical artist. Having grown up behind the mic, Paige found her own powerful voice; one that currently resonates worldwide - both sonically and lyrically. She and her brother mutually parted ways, allowing her to shine and him to pursue his own endeavors.
2018 is a new chapter for XYLØ and an emergence for Paige as a solo artist. “I’ve spent the last 9 months discovering myself as a young woman and as a singer/musician - with all the ups and downs that brings. The new music is about what I’ve gone through during this time, from living on my own for the first time, to facing the changing relationships in my life."
Four EPs named pretty sad (2019), yes & no (2019), The Ganglands of My Heart (2020) and OUTSIDERS CLUB (2020) self-released by XYLØ under Pretty Records. The title track from "yes & no" is her most successful single on Spotify as an independent artist to date, with almost 15 million streams.
Pretty Sad
XYLØ Lyrics
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Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad)
I got friends online
They love me but I can't see into their eyes
If they only knew what I'm like
I'm always looking for something to kill my mind
Feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
And unhappy
That's how I feel about everything
So unhappy
Yeah, I'm pretty sad but the truth is, luckily
You can dress me up in all your modern love 'til I'm happy
Then I'll fall apart again
Feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
Feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
(Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad
I'm feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad)
I'll get the light just right
Then I'll show you a picture into my life
Don't feel the love
I just see the likes
Know you'll forget me right after your phone dies
So unhappy, that's how I feel about everything
So unhappy
Yeah, I'm pretty sad but the truth is ugly
You can dress me up in all your modern love 'til I'm happy
But then I'll fall apart again
Feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
Feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
(Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad
Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad)
Pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
Pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
Pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
I'm oh
Sad and unhappy
That's how I feel about everything (feeling pretty sad)
(That's how I feel about everything) so unhappy
Yeah, I'm pretty sad but the truth is ugly
You can dress me up in all your modern love 'til I'm happy ('til I'm happy, 'til I'm happy)
Then I'll fall apart again
Feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad (it's so sad, so sad)
Feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad (I'm really sad, I'm really sad)
(Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad)
But it's not that bad
(Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad)
But it's not that bad
The lyrics of XYLØ’s song Pretty Sad explore the feeling of sadness and loneliness that people can experience even with online connections. The opening line 'Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad' is repeated in the chorus, highlighting the central theme of the song. The singer of the song confesses to having friends online who love her, yet she can’t see into their eyes, and they don't know what she is really like. The song’s tone takes a darker turn as the singer reveals that she is always looking for something to kill her mind. Her life may seem perfect on social media, but in reality, she feels alone and misunderstood.
The chorus conveys the singer's sense of unhappiness about everything, which highlights a deeper emotional struggle to not feel understood truly. The use of ‘modern love’ highlights how technology and internet connections have changed how people interact and express affection. The singer admits that people dress her up in all kinds of love, but it’s only superficial, and it doesn’t address the underlying issue she has. The bridge section is particularly potent, with the lines ‘I'll get the light just right / Then I'll show you a picture of my life / Don't feel the love / I just see the likes / Know you'll forget me right after your phone dies,’ which implies that in this world, people are only interested in what's trending, and they forget about actual relationships.
Overall, XYLØ's Pretty Sad conveys a deep message about the loneliness that people can feel even with technological connections. The song's message will likely resonate with a generation that values online interactions and technology so much, but sometimes it falls short in replacing genuine human relations.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling pretty sad, pretty, pretty, sad, sad
I am really sad and feeling down.
I got friends online
I have friends who I talk to on the internet.
They love me but I can't see into their eyes
My online friends care about me, but we have never met in person.
If they only knew what I'm like
If my friends knew about my true self and feelings.
I'm always looking for something to kill my mind
I try to find activities to distract myself or avoid thinking about my troubles.
'Cause I'm feeling pretty sad, pretty sad, pretty sad
I repeat the phrase because I am really feeling down and there is no denying it.
And unhappy
I am not happy.
That's how I feel about everything
This negative feeling applies to everything in my life.
So unhappy
I am really unhappy.
Yeah, I'm pretty sad but the truth is, luckily
Admitting I am sad is a relief because it is the truth and it helps me cope.
You can dress me up in all your modern love 'til I'm happy
People can try to make me feel better with their modern and popular ways of showing affection, but it is not a guaranteed cure for my sadness.
Then I'll fall apart again
Eventually, my sadness will come back and affect me again.
I'll get the light just right
Taking pictures and posting them often involves adjusting the lighting to make the image look better.
Then I'll show you a picture into my life
I share images that show a glimpse of my life on social media.
Don't feel the love, I just see the likes
I do not feel loved by getting likes on social media, but it does provide me temporary relief.
Know you'll forget me right after your phone dies
I know that people scrolling through social media will likely forget about my post once they stop looking at their phone.
That's how I feel about everything
This negative feeling applies to everything in my life.
Yeah, I'm pretty sad but the truth is ugly
Acknowledging my sadness is difficult and not a pretty truth, but it is necessary for my well-being.
I'm oh
A short sound expressing my emotional state.
But it's not that bad
Despite feeling down, I try to convince myself that things could be worse.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lee Newell, Maize Olinger, Paige Duddy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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