Pretty Baby

Vanessa Carlton

About Pretty Baby

"Pretty Baby" is a song by Vanessa Carlton from her debut album Be Not Nobody. The song was released as the third single from the album in 2003.


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2003
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You light me up and then I fall for you
You lay me down and then I call for you
Stumbling on reasons that are far and few
I'd let it all come down and then some for you

Pretty baby, don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
Pretty baby, why can't you see
You're the one that I belong to?
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
For you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
As long as you keep coming 'round
Oh pretty baby

And I know things can't last forever
But there are lessons that you'll never learn
Oh just the scent of you it makes me hurt
So how's it you that makes me better?

Pretty baby, don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
Pretty baby, why can't you see?
You're the one that I belong to
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
For you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
As long as you keep coming

Why can't you hold me and never let go?
When you touch me it is me that you own
Pretty baby
Oh the place that you hold in my heart
Would you break it apart again?
Oh pretty baby

Pretty baby, don't you leave me
I have been saving smiles for you
Pretty baby, why can't you see
You're the one that I belong to?
I'll be the embrace that keeps you warm
For you're the sun that breaks the storm
I'll be alright and I'll sleep sound
As long as you keep coming 'round

Pretty baby, why can't you see?
Pretty baby, don't you leave me
Pretty baby, why can't you see?
Pretty baby, don't you leave me
Pretty baby, my pretty baby
My pretty baby, don't you leave

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Vanessa Carlton

Vanessa Lee Carlton (born August 16, 1980) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Upon completion of her education at the School of American Ballet, Carlton chose to pursue singing instead, performing in New York bars and clubs while attending university. Three months after recording a demo with producer Peter Zizzo, she signed with A&M Records. She began recording her album, which was initially unsuccessful until Ron Fair took over. Her debut single, "A Thousand Miles", reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2002. Her debut album, Be Not Nobody, followed and received platinum certification in the United States. Her subsequent albums, Harmonium (2004) and Heroes & Thieves (2007), failed to exceed the commercial success of the first. … more »

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Written by: DEBORAH HARRY, CHRISTOPHER STEIN

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15 facts about this song

Songwriter and Singer
"Pretty Baby" is a song by American pop-rock singer-songrela Vanessa Carlton.
Album
This song is from her debut studio album "Be Not Nobody" which was released on April 30, 2002.
Song Position
It was the third single released from this album.
Popularity
Although "Pretty Baby" didn't gain as much attention as her debut single "A Thousand Miles", it still managed to reach number 21 on the Billboard Adult Top 40.
Music Video
The music video for "Pretty Baby" was directed by Marcos Siega.
Song Meaning
Many fans believe that the song is about a relationship where the woman is more attached than the man, hence the plea in the lyrics, "Pretty Baby, please, don't go."
Classical Influence
Vanessa Carlton, a classically trained pianist, is known for incorporating piano melodies into her pop music, and "Pretty Baby" is a prime example of this.
Chart Position
The song peaked at #48 on the US Billboard Pop Songs chart.
Primary Genre
As for the music genre, it is primarily pop with elements of rock and classical music.
Production
The song was produced by Ron Fair, who is known for his work with artists such as Christina Aguilera and The Black Eyed Peas.
Song Release Date
The single was officially released on September 9, 2002 in United States.
Duration
The track length is four minutes and eight seconds.
Lyricist
Vanessa Carlton herself wrote the lyrics for the song.
Awards
The album "Be Not Nobody" which included "Pretty Baby", made Vanessa Carlton a Grammy nominee for "Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)".
Music Label
"Pretty Baby" was released by the music label A&M Records.

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