Pretty Good Year
Tori Amos
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Tears on the sleeve of a man Don't want to be a boy today Heard the eternal footman Bought himself a bike to race And Greg he writes letters and burns his CDs They say you were something in those formative years Hold onto nothing as fast as you can Well still pretty good year pretty good year Maybe a bright sandy beach Is gonna bring you back, back, back Maybe not so now you're off You're gonna see America Well let me tell you something about America Pretty good year Pretty good Some things are melting now Some things are melting now Well,hey what's it gonna take till my baby's alright What's it gonna take till my baby's alright And Greg he writes letters with his birthday pen Sometimes he's aware that they're drawing him in Lucy was pretty your best friend agreed Well still pretty good year pretty good pretty good year
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Written by: TORI ELLEN AMOS
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Pretty Good Year" is the opening track on Tori Amos's sophomore studio album, "Under the Pink", released in 1994.
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Song InspirationAmos was inspired to write the song after receiving a letter from a fan in England who was having difficulty coping with turning 23. The lyrics reflect his melancholy state of mind.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its somber content, "Pretty Good Year" was successful on the charts. It reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 71 on the Australian ARIA Chart.
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Song StructureThe song has an unusual structure, beginning with a soft piano melody and serene vocals that suddenly explode into a flutter of intense, grunge-inspired notes.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Pretty Good Year" shows Tori playing a piano in a surreal, colorful environment, with scenes depicting her floating in mid-air and wandering through a forest.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song makes a direct reference to Greg, the disillusioned fan, and also to Bruce Springsteen's "Glory Days", a song about the bittersweet nostalgia of past triumphs.
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Live Performances"Pretty Good Year" is a staple in Amos's live performances, with the singer frequently reinterpreting the arrangement for various tours.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have generally praised "Pretty Good Year" for its emotional depth, haunting melody, and deft lyrical exploration of loneliness and lost youth. This song showcases Tori's unique style of songwriting that blends classic piano composition with a contemporary sensibility.
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Song MeaningThe song serves as an exploration of the sadness felt in the transition to adulthood, the fading of dreams, and the intense pressure societal norms can cause.
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Discography RoleAs the opening track on "Under the Pink", "Pretty Good Year" sets a tone of introspection and emotional rawness that characterizes the rest of the album.
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