Pretty Boy
Embrace Your Uniqueness: Pretty Boy's Anthem of Strength
Lyrics
It ain't the number on a barbell
Physical strength or appearance isn't the defining factor
Or the notches on your belt
Not the accomplishments or achievements
Not the stack of twelve ounce curl PBRs
Not the display of drinking prowess or toughness
That you're givin' hell
Not the rebellious behavior
It ain't the locker-room talk
Not the bravado or conversations in a male-dominated setting
Or the shiner on your eye
Not physical signs of a fight or struggle
Not the pat on your back when your old man asks
Not the validation received from older male figures
"How'd you leave the other guy?"
Questioning the method or manner of handling conflicts
That makes you a man
What truly defines masculinity
Hard to understand
Complexity of understanding masculinity
You're the pretty boy, the funny boy
Labels associated with societal expectations of masculinity
The trumpet in a marching band, real McCoy
Uniqueness or authenticity in a social setting
The skinny kid, that don't fit in
Feeling of not fitting in due to difference
You've always been a little bit different
Perpetual sense of being different
Gotta sing your song in the middle of all their noise
Expressing oneself despite societal pressures
Being strong ain't so pretty boy
Contrasting the perception of strength with reality
So you're not the quarterback
Not conforming to traditional masculine stereotypes
Coal rollin' in a truck that's jacked
Not meeting conventional masculine ideals
Not tough enough 'cause you don't have a buck with enough points on a rack
Not meeting societal standards of toughness or wealth
No, it ain't all that
Dismissing the importance of meeting these standards
You're the pretty boy, the funny boy
Reiteration of societal labels and expectations
The trumpet in a marching band, real McCoy
Reinforcement of uniqueness within social norms
The skinny kid, that don't fit in
Continued sense of not fitting in
You've always been a little bit different
Consistent feeling of being different
Gotta sing your song in the middle of all their noise
Emphasizing self-expression amidst societal pressures
Being strong ain't so pretty boy, oh
Reiterating the contrast between strength and appearance
It ain't so pretty boy, ooh
Reinforcement of the previous line
They say it's a negative that you're sensitive
Perception of sensitivity as a negative trait
But mama always said that's that's a positive
Positive reinforcement of sensitivity from a parental figure
So take the high road, hold onto hope
Encouragement to take the moral high ground
Beat to your own drum and let it fill your soul
Embrace individuality and find personal fulfillment
Stay humble kid, you won't fit in
Advice to remain modest despite not fitting in
You'll always be a little different
Continued emphasis on uniqueness and difference
So sing your song in the middle of their noise
Advocacy for self-expression amidst societal pressures
Yeah, sing that song in the middle of that noise
Reiteration of the importance of expressing oneself
Stay strong, pretty boy
Encouragement to remain resilient despite societal norms
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