Credits:
Performed by: Trillphill
Written by: Phillip Anderson III (Trillphill)
Production and Arrangement by: Phillip Anderson III
Mixing Engineer: Phillip Anderson III
Mastering Engineer: Theo Quayle
Photography + Cinematography: Amy Tarazon
Released under Stay Trill on August 27th, 2021.
About the Song:
I wrote this song in a point in my life when my future was consuming me. I struggled to be present in the moment, even at times when I should've been having fun. Simply put, I felt behind in life. "Pretty" is about appreciating the pretty things that are all around us. The parts of right now that truly make this moment beautiful. I pray for anyone who is struggling through the same thing right now and truly hope that this song is able to reach people who need it, making them smile :)
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Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
What am I gonna do?
When I've spent my whole life running out of time
Either way I'm gonna lose, yeah
All my life, all my answers
[Pre-Chorus]
It's an ordinary feeling
But it's one that keeps me up late at night
Just staring at the ceiling
Tryna block out every thought in my mind
Ay ay ay
Yeah, I don't wanna be here
Honey i don't wanna be here
I don't wanna be here
In my mind...
[Chorus]
And I know, and I know, and I know, and I know it's true
Pretty things in your life: you don't know how good they are 'til you lose it
Holding on to this precious time
And I know it's you
I know it's you
Ain't a moment pretty (Pretty, pretty)
[Verse 2]
Lately I've been stressing if I'm being honest
Feeling like the world is just changing around me
How am I supposed to keep up?
And then the thoughts in my brain...
(are really no help at all)
I'm really supposed to live in the moment but it gets hard sometimes
[Pre-Chorus]
It's an ordinary feeling
But it's one that keeps me up late at night
Just staring at the ceiling
Tryna block out every thought in my mind
Ay ay ay
Yeah, I don't wanna be here (I don't wanna be here)
Honey i don't wanna be here (I don't wanna)
I don't wanna be here
In my mind...
[Chorus]
And I know, and I know, and I know, and I know it's true
Pretty things in your life: you don't know how good they are 'til you lose it
Holding on to this precious time
And I know it's you
I know it's you
Ain't a moment pretty (Pretty, pretty)
[Verse 3]
Can I ride my bicycle with you? oh
I really want a bicycle, aye
[Bridge]
I done been here for many years
On this God-forsaken road
I'm driving fast to escape the tears
Until I realize
[Chorus]
And I know, and I know, and I know, and I know it's true
Pretty things in your life: you don't know how good they are 'til you lose it
Holding on to this precious time
And I know it's you
I know it's you