Story Behind The Song

Tried to be progressive activist during the past eight years, wrote songs about that, and came to the conclusion that the best, most activist thing a creative person can do in these times is to create something beautiful or important to make an offering a

Song Description

The song reminds me of things from Beck's "Sea Change" album, or Laurie Anderson. It's very dreamy but also heartfelt and inspiring. There's a determination in it, and a profound desire to effect some kind of change through creativity.

Lyrics

Something Pretty
J. Christensen

Make something pretty
Before it all comes crashing down
I'm so sick of all the sadness
And so to keep from looking down

I think I'll make something pretty
Before my world comes tumblin' down
Find some beauty in this madness
And see if it can make a sound

Try and make something pretty
Make something pretty

'Cause there's nothing I can think of to do at this hour
There's just no way that I can speak truth to the power
Guess I'll go back home again
And let go of it soon
Then I'll cry and scream into the pillows in my room

Try to make something pretty
Try to make something pretty

Find some beauty in this madness
And see if it can make a sound
'Cause there's nothing I can think of to do at this hour
There's just no way that I can speak truth to the power
Guess I'll go back home again
And let go of it soon
Then I'll cry and scream into the pillows in my room

Try to make something pretty
Try to make something pretty
Something pretty.