Sit Still, Look Pretty

Daya

About Sit Still, Look Pretty

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" is a song by American singer Daya. It was released on March 29, 2016, as the second single from her debut extended play (EP), Daya (2015) and her debut studio album of the same name (2016). It is the follow-up to her Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit "Hide Away". The song was written by Gino Barletta, Mike Campbell and Britten Newbill. Lyrically, the song includes themes of female empowerment. "Sit Still, Look Pretty" debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has since peaked at number 28. The single has also charted in Canada, Slovakia, and Czech Republic. A lyric video for the song was released on March 6, 2016. The music video for the song was released on MTV on September 9, 2016. The song was nominated for an Ardy at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards for Best Song of the Year. The song has also been used in and covered by the Barden Bellas in Pitch Perfect 3. 


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2016
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Could dress up
To get love
But guess what?
I'm never gonna be that girl
Who's living in a Barbie world

Could wake up
And make up
And play dumb
Pretending that I need a boy
Who's gonna treat me like a toy

I know the other girlies wanna wear expensive things
Like diamond rings
But I don't wanna be the puppet that you're playing on a string
This queen don't need a king

Oh, I don't know what you've been told
But this gal right here's gonna rule the world
Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty
You get off on your nine to five
Dream of picket fences and trophy wives
But no, I'm never gonna be 'cause I don't wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty

Mister Right could be nice for one night
But then he wanna take control
And I would rather fly solo

Then Snow White
She did it right
In her life
Had seven men to do the chores
'Cause that's not what a lady's for

The only thing a boy's gonna give a girl for free's captivity
And I might love me some vanilla but I'm not that sugar sweet
Call me HBIC

Oh, I don't know what you've been told
But this gal right here's gonna rule the world
Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be, because I wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty
You get off on your nine to five
Dream of picket fences and trophy wives
But no, I'm never gonna be, 'cause I don't wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty

Sure, I'm a pretty girl
Up in a pretty world
But they say pretty hurts
And I don't wanna sit still
I'm a pretty girl
Up in a pretty world
But no, I won't sit still, look pretty

Sure, I'm a pretty girl
Up in a pretty world
But they say pretty hurts
And I don't wanna sit still
I'm a pretty girl
Up in a pretty world
But no, I won't sit still, look pretty

Oh, I don't know what you've been told
But this gal right here's gonna rule the world
Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty
You get off on your nine to five
Dream of picket fences and trophy wives
But no, I'm never gonna be 'cause I don't wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still look pretty

Oh, I don't know what you've been told
But this gal right here's gonna rule the world
Yeah, that is where I'm gonna be because I wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty
You get off on your nine to five
Dream of picket fences and trophy wives
But no, I'm never gonna be 'cause I don't wanna be
No, I don't wanna sit still, look pretty

Sit still, look pretty 
Sit still, look pretty 
Sit still, look pretty 
Sit still, look pretty

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Daya

Grace Martine Tandon, professionally known as Daya, is an American singer and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. more »

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Written by: Gino Maurice Barletta, Scott Bruzenak, Mike Campbell, Britten Newbill

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Song Identification
"Sit Still, Look Pretty" is a popular song by American singer, Daya.
The Singer
Daya, whose real name is Grace Martine Tandon, was only 16 when she co-wrote this song.
Album Release
The song was included in Daya's self-titled debut extended play (EP), released in 2015, and her debut studio album, also titled "Sit Still, Look Pretty", which was released in 2016.
Billboard Achievements
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Grammy Win
Daya won a Grammy Award for her collaboration on the dance hit "Don't Let Me Down" with The Chainsmokers in the same year "Sit Still, Look Pretty" was released.
Song Theme
The song, "Sit Still, Look Pretty," is about female empowerment and rejecting societal expectations of women needing to solely be pretty and not pursue their own dreams.
Songwriters
In addition to Daya, songwriters Britten Newbill and Mike Campbell contributed to writing this hit.
Music Genre
"Sit Still, Look Pretty" is primarily a pop song, with strong elements of electropop.
Inspiration
Daya has publicly stated that she was inspired by artists such as Christina Aguilera and Taylor Swift who have strong, empowering messages.
Music Video
The music video for "Sit Still, Look Pretty" collectively has over 83 million views on YouTube as of 2022.
Production
The song was commercially produced by Gino Barletta, one of the co-founders of ArtBeatz.
Critical Reception
Despite being a commercial success, the song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised it for its catchy tune and empowering lyrics, while others criticized it for lack of depth.
In Other Media
The song was featured in the 2017 movie, "Pitch Perfect 3".
Popular Lyrics
One of the most quoted lyrics of the song is "I'm never gonna be that girl, Who's living in a Barbie world".
Recognition
Her single "Sit Still, Look Pretty" was nominated for a Radio Disney Music Award in the category "Best Breakup Song".

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