Pretty Things | Kat Hasty Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

March 2024 · 7 minute read

Pretty Things
Kat Hasty Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴You said that I drank too much
The tattoos in my skin are not your style
You didn't like cigarette on my kiss
Well I hope thats something you miss
'Cause I'm not slowin' down for a while

I'd been desperate to fix what we've been
But some things need to stay broken

I realized you're not worth me tryin to hide

'Cause baby you don't own me
You never could control me
The road you're on looks lonely
And I hope like hell it is

I'm never gonna be your southern Texas wanna be beauty queen
I'm never gonna be your red dress, long leg, blonde haired southern dream
I know I'm worth more than just the pretty things
And that's alright by me

I wanted you so bad that I couldn't see
The truth was sittin' there in front of me
It was never love, it was never real
You wanted something to fix, not something to feel
But I am not your accessory
I'm not a marionette for your passenger seat
A lesson learned and now I'm free
Your green eyes look like shit to me

'Cause baby you don't own me
You never could control me
The road you're on looks lonely
And I hope like hell it is

I'm never gonna be your southern Texas wanna be beauty queen
I'm never gonna be your red dress, long leg, blonde haired southern dream
I know I'm worth more than just the pretty things
And that's alright by me

So won't you go on and marry that lady
Wears Louis Vuitton
Drives around in her Mercedes
Says downtown Dallas is the place to be
Daddy gave her everything she's got for free
She looks real good with her head down low
Always minds her business in your shadow
Kisses your ass like you wanted me to
Well good luck honey, he's all for you

'Cause baby you don't own me
You never could control me
The road you're on looks lonely
And I hope like hell it is

I'm never gonna be your southern Texas wanna be beauty queen
I'm never gonna be your red dress, long leg, blonde haired southern dream

I know I'm worth more than just the pretty things
And that's alright by me


Overall Meaning

The song "Pretty Things" by Kat Hasty is a powerful anthem of self-love and empowerment. The lyrics express a woman's realization that she is worth more than just being someone's "pretty thing." The song starts with the singer's ex-partner criticizing her for drinking too much and having tattoos. Despite his disapproval, she chooses to continue living her life the way she wants, without slowing down. She admits that she had been desperate to fix their relationship, but ultimately realizes that some things need to stay broken. She is not willing to hide who she is and be controlled by someone else anymore.


The chorus is a powerful statement of the singer's newfound freedom and self-worth. She tells her ex-partner that he never owned or controlled her, and she hopes that the road he is on without her is a lonely one. She acknowledges that she will never be the stereotypical southern beauty queen he may have wanted her to be, but that is okay. She knows that she is worth more than just her looks, and she is not willing to settle for being someone's accessory.


In the final verse, the singer directly addresses her ex-partner's new love interest. She describes her as someone who derives her sense of self-worth from her wealth and being in the shadow of her partner. The singer sarcastically wishes her luck and says that the man is all hers. Through this, the singer affirms her commitment to not being the type of woman who conforms to societal expectations and instead chooses to love herself and be herself.


Overall, "Pretty Things" showcases a strong message of self-worth and empowerment, encouraging listeners to love themselves and not settle for being someone's "pretty thing."


Line by Line Meaning

You said that I drank too much
You tried to control and judge me for my actions.


The tattoos in my skin are not your style
You didn't appreciate my body art and wanted me to fit a particular aesthetic.


You didn't like cigarette on my kiss
You had issues with certain aspects of my personality that didn't meet your expectations.


Well I hope thats something you miss
I'm okay with letting go of you, but I hope you feel the weight of my absence.


'Cause I'm not slowin' down for a while
I'm not going to change who I am or how I live to hold on to you.


I'd been desperate to fix what we've been
I wanted to fix our relationship, but realized that it was beyond repair.


But some things need to stay broken
It's better to leave things unresolved than to force a solution that's not meant to be.


I realized you're not worth me tryin to hide
I'm done trying to change or hide who I am just to please you.


'Cause baby you don't own me
You never had the right to control me or my actions.


You never could control me
I refused to let you dictate my choices or hold power over me.


The road you're on looks lonely
The path you're on without me is a lonely one.


And I hope like hell it is
I hope you feel the loss and regret of what we had.


I'm never gonna be your southern Texas wanna be beauty queen
I refuse to conform to your stereotypical ideal of what a woman should be.


I'm never gonna be your red dress, long leg, blonde haired southern dream
I won't change my appearance to fit your image of a perfect woman.


I know I'm worth more than just the pretty things
I acknowledge that I have value beyond just my physical appearance.


And that's alright by me
I'm comfortable with who I am and what I have to offer.


I wanted you so bad that I couldn't see
My desire for you blinded me to the reality of our situation.


The truth was sittin' there in front of me
I ignored the obvious signs that we were not meant to be together.


It was never love, it was never real
Our relationship was based on superficial attraction and never had a deep, emotional foundation.


You wanted something to fix, not something to feel
Your intentions were never genuine or heartfelt, just meant to fulfill your own needs.


But I am not your accessory
I refuse to be treated like an object or possession.


I'm not a marionette for your passenger seat
I won't let you control or manipulate me like a puppet on strings.


A lesson learned and now I'm free
I learned from our failed relationship and am now free from your grasp.


Your green eyes look like shit to me
I no longer find anything attractive about you or our past.


So won't you go on and marry that lady
I hope you find someone who meets your expectations and can give you what I couldn't.


Wears Louis Vuitton
Someone who has a similar fashionable style as you.


Drives around in her Mercedes
Someone who has wealth and status like you.


Says downtown Dallas is the place to be
Someone who has similar interests and preferences as you.


Daddy gave her everything she's got for free
Someone who has had everything handed to them and hasn't had to work for anything.


She looks real good with her head down low
Someone who is submissive and complacent to your desires.


Always minds her business in your shadow
Someone who is content to stay in the background and let you lead.


Kisses your ass like you wanted me to
Someone who caters to your every whim and need.


Well good luck honey, he's all for you
I wish you the best with your new partner, but I'm moving on and leaving the past behind.


Writer(s): Kathryn Hasty

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