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Pretty Dresses

from Fix the World by Carmen Toth

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A song about feeling guilty about wanting to be one of the 'pretty people' who walk the red carpet.

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Oh I, I don’t want everything.
Just what every little girl wants:
a bunch of pretty things.
And I, I want them bad.
The media’s worked on me and it’s really pretty sad.

I might as well confess it:
I wanna wear those pretty dresses.
Does that make me bad and shallow?
‘Cause I really don’t know how else to
make everybody love me.
I just wanna feel like I’m worthy.
Roll out the red carpet for me,
make me feel like I am pretty.

And I, I know it’s wrong.
To judge me on appearance.
To see if I belong. And the years, I’ve spent in line…
to get into the special places that I wish were mine.

I might as well confess it:
I wanna wear those pretty dresses.
Does that make me bad and shallow?
‘Cause I really don’t know how else to
make everybody love me.
I just wanna feel like I’m worthy.
Roll out the red carpet for me,
make me feel like I am pretty.
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.

Oh, but maybe, just maybe,
it doesn’t have to be that way.
Maybe, just maybe, I can put these superficial things away.
(Spoken) Oh, who am I kidding?

I might as well confess it:
I wanna wear those pretty dresses.
Does that make me bad and shallow?
‘Cause I really don’t know how else to
make everybody love me.
I just wanna feel like I’m worthy.
Roll out the red carpet for me,
make me feel like I am pretty.
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.
Make me over and over oh ah…
I wanna feel pretty, a little less shitty.

credits

from Fix the World, released September 15, 2023
Songwriter: Carmen Toth
Vocals/Guitars: Carmen Toth
Drums/Additional Guitars: Joel Wasson
Bass: Drew Atkins
Lead guitar: Michael McKenzie
Produced by Joel Wasson and John Critchley
Mixed by John Critchley
Mastered by Joao Carvalho

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Carmen Toth Toronto, Ontario

Carmen Toth is a Toronto singer-songwriter with a power pop sound reminiscent of the 80s and 90s. Whether on acoustic guitar playing solo or on electric with a full band, her unique, childlike voice, relatable lyrics and catchy hooks have drawn comparisons to Stevie Nicks, Cyndi Lauper and Kate Bush. Active in the independent music scene since 2003, she has released three EPs and one LP. ... more

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