Allison Iraheta

Don't Waste The Pretty

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Dust it off, break it down
Get to what we're talking about
To what we're talking about
Don't try and hide it now
You can't keep 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 is starting to fade
Don't let it get away
Girl, you're worth so much more

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
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 got to 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
And listen when I say

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

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onthefinishline On Nov 19, 2009

Dust it off, break it down
Get to what we're talking about
To what we're talking about
Don't try and hide it now
You can't keep 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 is starting to fade
Don't let it get away
Girl, you're worth so much more

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 got to 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
And listen when I say

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

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2009-11-19 16:51:58

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by ohsnapsitsallie

16y ago

This song has amazing vocals. At the end, when Allison wails and reaches high notes..it just blows you away. What a talented young lady. I really hope she goes far. I have her album, and honestly...there is not one bad/boring song on there! I love each and every one of them.

The song is pretty self-explantory. Allison's telling girls to not waste their time on something that isn't worth it. An example used..is a guy. If the guy doesn't love/like you back or isn't treating you correctly, don't waste time on him. Spend time on something more important to you. "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, 'cause soon it's gonna fly on by" basically states this. I love the end where she sings "And just in case you need reminding, well you're beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. And there ain't no use in your heartache 'cause your beautiful, beautiful, beautiful". It's a wonderful message to any teenager or adult actually.

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by musicgirl9507

15y ago

i love this song if i ever sing it i'll be dedicating it to my best friend and telling her not to waste her time with some guy he just emotionally hurts her

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