So many different flavors (yup)
So many shapes and sizes (wow)
You coming with me and you going with Iyaz
No surprises, I put it all on the table for you
Nothing is too taboo, I'm ready, willing and able for you (JR)
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
There's a lot of pretty girls in this town
I'm tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
I'm tryna find a shorty to hold me down
They say, to get a New York girl
Then you gotta have a lot of class
And I heard ain't nothing like a Cali girl
But you better have a lot of cash
And I know, ain't nothing like them A-Town girl
'Cause they know how to show you love
And no matter where I go, I gotta let 'em know
That this song here is about you (let's go)
See, I don't mean to run away
To places you would not believe
I'm seeing all those pretty girls
I'm wishing you were there with me
It's simple when you smile, girl
Tells me all I need to know
You can be my one and only (hey!)
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
I'm tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
Tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
There's a lot of pretty girls in this town
I'm tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
I'm tryna find a shorty to hold me down
Tell, tell, tell me, is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl?
They say, to get a MIA girl
Then you gotta have a lot of swag
And I heard, to get a Down South Bell
Then you gotta ride a Cadillac
And I know, ain't nothing like them London girl
'Cause they know how to party up
And no matter where I go, I gotta let 'em know
That this song here is about you
See, I don't mean to run away
To places you would not believe
I'm seeing all those pretty girls
I'm wishing you were there with me
It's simple when you smile, girl
Tells me all I need to know
You can be my one and only
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
I'm tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
Tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one (let's go)
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city (in this city)
There's a lot of pretty girls in this town
I'm tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
I'm tryna find a shorty to hold me down
Tell, tell, tell me, is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl?
Oh, hehe, I'm so indecisive
Tryna find a pretty girl that these shoes go nice with
Been around the world and back, got a nack for them girls in black
But I need a chick that's gonna hold me tight like vice grips (uh-huh)
Just make sure you leave my heart how you found it (yeah)
You can keep the key but the lock stays around it (uh-huh)
Baby, let's take it slow, no pulling a fast one (no)
And you look like the type to keep my mind off the last one (let's go)
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city
I'm tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
Tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
There's a lot of pretty girls in this city (hey)
There's a lot of pretty girls in this town
I'm tryna pick the right one, tryna pick the right one
I'm tryna find a shorty to hold me down
Tell, tell, tell me, is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl? (Hey)
Is it you, girl, girl, girl, girl?
About This Song
"Pretty Girls" is a lighthearted reggae-pop track that celebrates the abundance of attractive women in urban settings, particularly New York City, while expressing the singer's desire to find the right romantic partner. The song combines Iyaz's signature Caribbean-influenced vocal style with upbeat reggae rhythms and pop sensibilities, creating a carefree, summery vibe that was characteristic of early 2010s dance-pop. Thematically, the track explores the paradox of choice in modern dating-being surrounded by many options but struggling to find genuine connection-while maintaining an optimistic, playful tone about romance and attraction. The lyrics blend appreciation for physical beauty with a search for deeper compatibility, as Iyaz seeks someone who will "hold him down" emotionally. Though not as commercially successful as his earlier hits like "Replay," the song represents his continued exploration of Caribbean-pop fusion and remains a notable example of reggae's influence on mainstream pop during that era.
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