Sit Still, Look Pretty
Daya
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Could dress up To get love But guess what? I'm never gonna be that girl Who's living in a Barbie world Could wake up And make up And play dumb Pretending that I need a boy Who's gonna treat me like a toy I know the other girlies wanna wear expensive things Like diamond rings But I don't wanna be the puppet that you're playing on a string This queen don't need a king Oh, I don't know what you've been told But this gal right here's gonna rule the world Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty You get off on your nine to five Dream of picket fences and trophy wives But no, I'm never gonna be 'cause I don't wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty Mister Right could be nice for one night But then he wanna take control And I would rather fly solo Then Snow White She did it right In her life Had seven men to do the chores 'Cause that's not what a lady's for The only thing a boy's gonna give a girl for free's captivity And I might love me some vanilla but I'm not that sugar sweet Call me HBIC Oh, I don't know what you've been told But this gal right here's gonna rule the world Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be, because I wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty You get off on your nine to five Dream of picket fences and trophy wives But no, I'm never gonna be, 'cause I don't wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty Sure, I'm a pretty girl Up in a pretty world But they say pretty hurts And I don't wanna sit still I'm a pretty girl Up in a pretty world But no, I won't sit still, look pretty Sure, I'm a pretty girl Up in a pretty world But they say pretty hurts And I don't wanna sit still I'm a pretty girl Up in a pretty world But no, I won't sit still, look pretty Oh, I don't know what you've been told But this gal right here's gonna rule the world Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty You get off on your nine to five Dream of picket fences and trophy wives But no, I'm never gonna be 'cause I don't wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty Oh, I don't know what you've been told But this gal right here's gonna rule the world Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty You get off on your nine to five Dream of picket fences and trophy wives But no, I'm never gonna be 'cause I don't wanna be No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty Sit still, look pretty Sit still, look pretty Sit still, look pretty Sit still, look pretty
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Written by: Gino Maurice Barletta, Scott Bruzenak, Mike Campbell, Britten Newbill
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Identification"Sit Still, Look Pretty" is a popular song by American singer, Daya.
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The SingerDaya, whose real name is Grace Martine Tandon, was only 16 when she co-wrote this song.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in Daya's self-titled debut extended play (EP), released in 2015, and her debut studio album, also titled "Sit Still, Look Pretty", which was released in 2016.
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Billboard AchievementsThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Grammy WinDaya won a Grammy Award for her collaboration on the dance hit "Don't Let Me Down" with The Chainsmokers in the same year "Sit Still, Look Pretty" was released.
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Song ThemeThe song, "Sit Still, Look Pretty," is about female empowerment and rejecting societal expectations of women needing to solely be pretty and not pursue their own dreams.
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SongwritersIn addition to Daya, songwriters Britten Newbill and Mike Campbell contributed to writing this hit.
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Music Genre"Sit Still, Look Pretty" is primarily a pop song, with strong elements of electropop.
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InspirationDaya has publicly stated that she was inspired by artists such as Christina Aguilera and Taylor Swift who have strong, empowering messages.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sit Still, Look Pretty" collectively has over 83 million views on YouTube as of 2022.
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ProductionThe song was commercially produced by Gino Barletta, one of the co-founders of ArtBeatz.
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Critical ReceptionDespite being a commercial success, the song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised it for its catchy tune and empowering lyrics, while others criticized it for lack of depth.
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In Other MediaThe song was featured in the 2017 movie, "Pitch Perfect 3".
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Popular LyricsOne of the most quoted lyrics of the song is "I'm never gonna be that girl, Who's living in a Barbie world".
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RecognitionHer single "Sit Still, Look Pretty" was nominated for a Radio Disney Music Award in the category "Best Breakup Song".
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