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Prettier (Original)

Type: Official
Writers: Grace Vanderwaal, Grant Boutin, Julia Michals, Mark Schick
Times Performed: 1
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Notes

Grace said of the song, “My new single Prettier is written about being seen but not heard in a relationship, and wanting something more.” (from short writeup on entertainment news site PM Studios January 31, 2026)

A reviwer in Atwood Magazine wrote: "VanderWaal captures the ache of being admired without being understood, and the strength it takes to finally want something more."



Performances

2026.01.23 At Home 1:15 min of an accoustic version of the song
2026.01.30

Reviews, Reactions etc.

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Song reviewReview in "Atwood Magazine"

Releases

Release Date Record Type Track
2026-01-30PrettierSingle1

Lyrics

I've been sharing my body
With somebody who sees it as glass
A fragile piece on your mantle
And I don’t wanna repeat my past

You take me through
Every room
Of every party,
You’re peaking when you’ve got me in your hands
And all the praise
And promises
Well they just feel empty when
You treat me like a shiny mannequin

Baby

Do you feel prettier?
When you hold me
Oh its so familiar
I've seen this story
You say that its love but you don’t even know me
Do you feel prettier?

Im a faceless projection
You’re infatuated with what I reflect

You take me through
Every room
Of every party just
Peaking when you’ve got me in your hands
And all the praise
And promises
Well they just feel empty when
You treat me like a shiny mannequin

Oh

Do you feel prettier?
When you hold me
Oh its so familiar
I've seen this story
You say that its love but you don’t even know me
Do you feel prettier?

Covers and Remixes

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