“Pretty Thing” by Cristina Colombo is a fun pop song that draws on rock instrumentation and singer-songwriter style storytelling to craft a sound that is uniquely Colombo. The eclectic yet cohesive arrangements effortlessly hold your attention from start to finish as the compelling narrative hits you right in the heart. Colombo explores the complicated experience of loving someone who likes your attention more than they actually like you.
This track opens with finger picked acoustic guitar and subtle piano chords, setting the scene for an intimate story. Though the lyrics remain intimate, the density of the arrangement picks up as the song goes on, heightening the energy and tension as more and more of the distraught narrative unfolds. Low bass buzzes and the guitars begin to strum as the drums offer a catchy rhythm. The soaring chorus pulls you in, ending with an ear candy electric guitar riff to lead back into the second verse.
Lines like “your eyes search mine and I indulge” and “you’re just a pretty thing who needs to be seen” tell us all about the unfortunate dynamic of this relationship. The other person looks to Colombo for attention, hoping to be seen and loved. But, it seems like they don’t give much in return. Colombo laments her optimism and patience, knowing that the relationship is much better in her fantasies. This situation might be relatable to many of us, and the raw honesty in these lyrics offer some comfort against the pain a relationship like this can cause.
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