Pretty Handsome Awkward

The Used

About Pretty Handsome Awkward

"Pretty Handsome Awkward" is the second single from The Used's third studio album, Lies for the Liars. The song was released to US alternative radio on August 21, 2007 and released to UK radio on September 3. It is also featured on the Transformers movie soundtrack as well as a downloadable track on Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The single peaked at No. 37 on the U. S. Hot Modern Rock Tracks. It was rumored that the track was written about My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way, but Bert McCracken said that this is not true. In 2019, while performing at the Rockstar Disrupt Festival, Bert confirmed the song was about Way. 


Year:
2007
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Kickin' it out

Your dream vacation
Small hostage refuge
A work in progress
You bleed just like you puke while running a mile
I beg to differ
Make me an offer
Warm summer rain
You bleed just like you puke while running a mile

Hey, are you okay?
You look pretty low
Very handsome awkward
Do you feel okay?
You look pretty low
Very handsome awkward

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah handsome awkward)

Your market value
Your resurrection (your resurrection)
Your shallow concept; help yourself
I hope you choke and you die
I know you meant it
Nice fucking disguise (so hollow)
Embrace the burn
You bleed just like you puke while running a mile

Hey, are you okay?
You look pretty low
Very handsome awkward
Do you feel okay?
You look pretty low
Very handsome awkward

You look pretty low
You look pretty low

Your dream vacation
Small hostage refuge
A work in progress
You bleed just like you puke while running a mile
I beg to differ
Make me an offer
Warm summer rain
You bleed just like you puke while running a mile

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah handsome awkward)

Hey, are you okay?
You look pretty low
Very handsome awkward
Do you feel okay?
You look pretty low
Very handsome awkward

Do you feel okay (okay)?
You look pretty low
Pretty low, pretty low
Pretty handsome awkward

Do you feel okay?
You look pretty low
Pretty low, pretty low
(Handsome awkward)
Pretty handsome awkward

(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, kickin' it out
Yeah, yeah, pretty low, yeah, yeah, kickin' it out, pretty low!)

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The Used

The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. Formed in 2001, the group signed to Reprise Records the same year and rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third album, Lies for the Liars, in May 2007. Shallow Believer, an EP that featured most of the band's B-sides, was released in February 2008. They spent 2008 working on their fourth studio album, Artwork, which was released on August 31, 2009. A fifth album, titled Vulnerable, was released in March 2012 through the independent label Hopeless Records. Albums by the used have achieved gold and platinum statuses in more than six countries worldwide. By 2008[update], they had sold ove… more »

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Written by: Jeph Howard, Quinn Scott Allman, Robert C. McCracken

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Pretty Handsome Awkward" by The Used was released on August 20, 2007, as the second single off the band's third studio album, "Lies for the Liars."
Music Video
Despite being a single, there is no official music video for the song. However, dynamic visual animations have often accompanied the track in live performances and fan-made videos.
Album Success
The album, "Lies for the Liars," which features "Pretty Handsome Awkward," peaked at No.5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, indicating its commercial success.
Film Inclusion
The song was included in the soundtrack for the 2007 movie "Transformers," broadening its exposure and adding to its popularity.
Style and Themes
The song echoes The Used's well-known post-hardcore style, with heavy riffs, catchy hooks and powerful performances. Lyrically, it seems to deal with themes of self-esteem and social awkwardness.
Band Members Contribution
All band members - Bert McCracken, Jeph Howard, Quinn Allman, and Dan Whitesides - are credited as the songwriters for "Pretty Handsome Awkward."
Live Performances
The song is a fan-favorite at live shows and is often included in their setlist for concerts.
Cover Version
Notably, "Pretty Handsome Awkward" was covered by the American rock band Motionless in White during the 2018 Warped Tour.
Critical Reception
The song received a mix of positive and negative reviews from music critics. Some praised its energy and lyrics, whereas others criticized it for being similar to other songs by The Used.
Song Duration
"Pretty Handsome Awkward" is four minutes and fifteen seconds long with an intense energy maintained throughout the entire duration.

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