Lyrics

[Intro]
Yeah, uh, you got style and class
But let me break it down, listen up fast


You have style and class, I'll give you that
But you think you're the one, the king of the chat
Everywhere you go, heads turn your way
But what about goals? Is it all just play?
You shine brighter than a diamond ring,
But underneath that glitz, can you take on life's swing?

You're a treasure, oh so easy on the eyes,
Every guy's attention, it's one sweet surprise,
But dreams need footing, we can't just skate,
Pretty is what pretty is, but don't tempt your fate.


I need that helpmeet to help make my life complete,
Can't live in fantasy; girl, reality's sweet,
Pretty's just a cover; gotta look behind,
A lifestyle pretty ain't what's got you aligned.


You want nice things, cars, diamonds, bling,
But pretty don't pay the bills, honey, you know that's the sting,
I want the same things, that pleasure success brings,
You want a mansion in Beverly, where luxury sings,
You say you want the best life has to give,
But girl, you should know, pretty don't pay the bills.


Granted, that you shine so bright it's a prize,
Got the undisputed attention, like your name's in the skies,
Two grand for the mortgage, your Benz's in the wind,
But when the road gets long, where do you begin?


The world's a stage, beauty wrapped in every day,
But beneath it all, it's just a masquerade, hey,
We both like the finer things, living lives divine,
But it costs so much more than what just beauty buys.


You want nice things, cars, diamonds, bling,
But pretty don't pay the bills, girl, that's the real sting,
I want the same things, the treasure that success brings,
You want a castle high up, where your heart can sing,
You say you want the good life that love can give,
But baby, you should know, pretty don't pay the bills.


Yeah, we both strive for that life that we trade,
But don't lose track of the dreams that won't wait,
Style and class, girl, you got that in spades,
But pretty alone won't help you make the grades.