So Pretty
Raw Realities: Kid Dakota's So Pretty Unveils Gritty Tales of Struggle
Lyrics
Jesse and I were not lookin' so pretty
Jesse and the speaker appear disheveled or unattractive.
We hadn't been well in awhile
They have not been well for a while, possibly both physically and emotionally.
We ran out of cash and they ran out of pity
They are financially struggling and have lost the sympathy of others.
Our demeanor lacked what you'd call style
Their overall demeanor lacks elegance or fashion.
Alone in my room with a hundred-watt lightbulb
The speaker is alone in a room with a bright light and unread books.
And books I can't find time to read
Books are neglected due to lack of time.
I'm scrapin' bags, double-boilin' cottons
The speaker is struggling financially, resorting to scraping bags and boiling cottons.
I'm lookin' around for my rig
The speaker is searching for their drug paraphernalia ("rig").
Well it's dull and it's bent
The rig is described as dull and bent with unreadable numbers.
And you can't read the numbers
The condition of the rig is poor, but it is still considered a friend.
But nevertheless it's my friend
Despite its flaws, the rig is valued by the speaker.
With my belt between teeth
The speaker is ready to use the rig, portrayed by having a belt between teeth.
I'm ready to be friendly once again
The speaker is prepared to be friendly again, possibly alluding to the effects of the substance.
Yeah, yeah
(Empty line, no specific meaning provided in lyrics.)
Niki, oh Niki, so young and so pretty
Addressing someone named Niki, describing her as young and pretty.
Your dad doesn't know who you are
Niki's father is unaware of who she truly is or her situation.
Instead of a habit you should have a hobby
Suggesting Niki should engage in a positive hobby instead of a harmful habit.
Like barbie or bubblegum cards
Examples of suggested hobbies are Barbie dolls or collecting bubblegum cards.
What good are The Make-up
Raising questions about the effectiveness of makeup.
And what good are The Makers
Raising questions about the effectiveness of those who create things (Makers).
If nothing can make you feel good
Expressing skepticism that external things can bring genuine happiness.
Jesse go, Jesse run
Encouraging Jesse to leave and head to the rough neighborhoods quickly.
Please make quick to the bad neighborhoods
Suggesting anticipation or waiting for Jesse in the bad neighborhoods.
I'll wait for you
The speaker will wait for Jesse in the mentioned location.
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