Pretty Boy
Young Galaxy Lyrics


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When we were lost
We found each other
And headed sightless for the city
We had no way
Misfit and stray
Living beyond both means and pity

And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if disbelievers don't understand
You're my pretty boy
Always

I felt no pain
When you changed your name
We were each other's only family
Walking away
Would change the way
But never make your path less heavy

And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if disbelievers don't understand
You're my pretty boy, always

And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if disbelievers don't understand
You're my pretty boy
And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if the disbelievers don't understand




You're my pretty boy, always
Always

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of "Pretty Boy" by Young Galaxy, the singer reflects on a time when they were lost and alone, until they found each other. Together, they ventured into the city, living beyond what others expected of them, and not caring about the judgment they faced. The second verse speaks of a specific moment when the singer's companion changed their name, becoming each other's only family. Despite the weight that comes with change and the lack of acceptance from others, the singer reassures their companion that they are seen and loved as they are - a pretty boy.


The song conveys a message of acceptance and love for those who may feel isolated or different from societal norms. The phrase "pretty boy" is often associated with derogatory connotations, but the song reclaims and celebrates the term as a compliment. The song acknowledges the struggle of feeling misunderstood by others but emphasizes the importance of finding someone who sees the beauty within.


Line by Line Meaning

When we were lost
We were both feeling aimless and without direction in our lives


We found each other
But then we met and formed a deeper connection


And headed sightless for the city
Together, we ventured forward into the unknown urban landscape


We had no way
We lacked resources and support


Misfit and stray
We didn't fit in with the mainstream and were wandering aimlessly


Living beyond both means and pity
We found a way to survive despite our disadvantaged circumstances without seeking help or sympathy


And I know you feel isolated
I understand your sense of loneliness and detachment from society


And I feel what you won't say
I sense that you're holding back some emotions or thoughts from me


I don't care if disbelievers don't understand
I am not concerned with other people's perception of our relationship or actions


You're my pretty boy
I see you as my beautiful and beloved companion


Always
Forever and unconditionally


I felt no pain
I did not feel any negative emotions or regret


When you changed your name
When you made a significant transformation in your life


We were each other's only family
We relied on each other as our sole source of emotional and social support


Walking away
If you were to leave


Would change the way
It would alter the dynamics of our relationship


But never make your path less heavy
It would not alleviate any of the internal struggles or challenges you face in your own life




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Catherine Anne McCandless, Stephen Ramsay, Dan Anders Lissvik

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LYRICS:

When we were lost
We found each other
And headed sightless for the city
We had no way
Misfit and stray
Living beyond both means and pity

And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if disbelievers don't understand
You're my pretty boy
Always

I felt no pain
When you changed your name
We were each other's only family
Walking away
Would change the way
But never make your path less heavy

And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if disbelievers don't understand
You're my pretty boy, always

And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if disbelievers don't understand
You're my pretty boy
And I know you feel isolated
And I feel what you won't say
I don't care if the disbelievers don't understand
You're my pretty boy, always
Always.



All comments from YouTube:

@belevezero2279

When this song came out I was in love with it, and for some reason it made me think of my cat Hitchens. It's been several years since I've heard it, and I've only come back to it last week when Hitchens passed away. It was sad bringing him to the vet for cremation but I couldn't get myself to cry it out. When I finally found some alone time had the urge to hear this, so I pulled up my app and played it in the car, I had to pull over as I sobbed like a child for fifteen good minutes. Needless to say it's back in regular rotation.

@Elvisism

This song and the concepts touched on are absolutely beautiful, the visuals too.

@jurpre

I've been listening to this song for five years now and it is still hauntingly beautiful. And the video is so cool too.

@emilianorocha2078

EXACTLY... is “hauntingly beautiful”!

@themrjosuemendez

It has been 9 years here! You will never get tired, man :)

@user-ov5nx6hu7o

YMO - Wild Ambitions

@slurpandshovel

Young Galaxy, I feel life when I listen to you. Thank you.

@AnneMcAyers

Outstanding

@emilianorocha2078

There’s something about this song/video that I find quite mysterious yet quite beautiful. I’ve never heard a song like this before, with such deepness and a particular, attractive way to approach a common topic in music. I love it. I really do. Thank you, Young Galaxy for this.

@patrizioerre93

I don't know if I agree but I'm thankful for your comment

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