Don't Waste the Pretty

So I've been 'pretty' much hooked to this song lately. I thought I'll share it. This is not one of those I-heart-singing-words posts since there's no specific phrases in the song that appeal to me strong enough to make into that category. Instead the song works 'pretty' much as a whole. I guess it's more of the vibe of the song and the overall message of the song, and not so much... oh forget it! I just love the song. There's no written rule that I need a reason to justify that. :P

Oh and this is the recorded single but if I were you, I'll go hunt for the acoustic version of the song. Because as awesome as Orianthi's guitar skills may be (no this is not an Orianthi song), I always have a soft spot for good old stripped down acoustic music. I didn't manage to find a youtube video that justifies the awesomeness of the acoustic version though so you're getting the recorded version, which is just as awesome! Okay, I 'pretty' much successfully abused the use of the words 'pretty' and 'awesome' in this one post. Pretty awesome don't you think? HAHAHA! *in a small voice* Btw, if you can't get your hands on the acoustic version, I'll be glad to help... in the most righteous way of course. XD

So here goes! Lyrics right after the video. Enjoy!

Don't Waste The Pretty
Sung by: Allison Iraheta ft Orianthi

Dust it off, break it down
Get to what we're talking about
Do what we're talking about
Don't try and hide it now
Why keep on working it out?
You can't keep working it out.

'Cause I see how he's putting you down
I just can't be around
What you doing this for?
'Cause the light in you starting to fade
Don't let it get away
Girl, you're worth so much more

[Chorus]
Don't waste the pretty on him
Don't waste the pretty on pain
When it gets too much to take, don't give it away
Don't waste the pretty on life
Soon it's gonna fly on by
Whatever way you gotta see it
Don't waste the pretty, yeah

Sit back and breathe it in
Look at how lucky we are
Look at how lucky we are
This life we're living in
You've gotta follow your heart
You know I'm never too far

Away from the pain in your eyes
I can see your disguise
But it's not too late
'Cause I know you can turn this around
Don't be scared, work it out
Listen when I say

[Chorus]
Don't waste the pretty on him
Don't waste the pretty on pain
When it gets too much to take, don't give it away
Don't waste the pretty on life
Soon it's gonna fly on by
Whatever way you gotta see it
Don't waste the pretty, yeah

Now just in case you need reminding
Well, you're beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
And there ain't no use in you hiding
'Cause you're beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, yeah

[Chorus]
Don't waste the pretty on him
Don't waste the pretty on pain
When it gets too much to take, don't give it away
Don't waste the pretty on life
Soon it's gonna fly on by
Whatever way you gotta see it
Don't waste the pretty, yeah

[Background singers]
Don't waste the pretty,
don't waste the pretty, don't,
don't waste the pretty,
Don't waste the pretty,
don't waste the pretty, don't,
don't waste the pretty.

[Allison, over background singers]
Don't waste the pretty hey,
Well you're beautiful,
beautiful, beautiful, beautiful