I lie awake at night
See things in black and white
I've only got you inside my mind
You know you have made me blind
I lie awake and pray
That you will look my way
I have all this longing in my heart
I knew it right from the start
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I love you
Like I never ever loved no one before you
Pretty, pretty boy of mine
Just tell me you love me too
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I need you
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I do
Let me inside
Make me stay right beside you
I used to write your name
And put it in a frame
And sometimes I think I hear you call
Right from my bedroom wall
You stay a little while
And touch me with your smile (touch me with your smile)
And what can I say to make you mine
To reach out for you in time
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I love you
Like I never ever loved no one before you
Pretty, pretty boy of mine
Just tell me you love me too (tell me you love me too)
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I need you
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I do
Let me inside (let me inside)
Make me stay right beside you
Oh pretty boy (pretty boy, pretty boy)
Say you love me too
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I love you
Like I never ever loved no one before you
Pretty, pretty boy of mine
Just tell me you love me too (tell me you love me too)
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I need you
Oh my pretty, pretty boy I do
Let me inside
Make me stay right beside you
About This Song
"Pretty Boy" is a vulnerable pop ballad about unrequited love and romantic obsession, where the narrator confesses her all-consuming feelings for someone who may not reciprocate her emotions. The lyrics explore themes of sleepless nights, desperate longing, and the painful vulnerability of putting your heart on the line for someone who has "made you blind" with infatuation. Musically, the song features M2M's signature harmonious vocals over a gentle pop arrangement typical of early 2000s teen-oriented music, with a dreamy, wistful quality that perfectly captures the bittersweet nature of one-sided love. The track stands out for its honest portrayal of teenage romantic intensity and the way it transforms the potentially shallow concept of being attracted to a "pretty boy" into something deeper and more emotionally complex. As part of M2M's "Shades of Purple" album, it helped establish the Norwegian duo as masters of relatable, emotionally resonant pop that spoke directly to young listeners navigating the complexities of first love.
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