[Verse 1]

Pretty shiny things

Mama loves pretty shiny things

As long as they look good on the outside

They better look good on the outside

Pretty shiny things

I'm one of her pretty shiny things

She says it ain't no secret you can't hide

Bottle it up on the inside

[Chorus]

Put your makeup on girl

Stand up straight

Your face will take you farther than your brain

You oughta know by now, beauty is pain

[Verse 2]

Pretty shiny things

Mama keeps her pretty shiny things

Hidden in a dresser drawer

Orange bottles from the corner store

One to help her sleep

The other ones are red and blue and pink

It's a colorful cocktail

You could ask her but she'll never tell

[Chorus]

Put your makeup on girl

Stand up straight

Your face will take you farther than your brain

You oughta know by now, beauty is pain

[Verse 3]

Pretty shiny things are gonna collect dust

Pretty shiny things I swear that there's more to us

[Chorus 2]

Take your makeup off girl

Hold your head high

Let your guard down

Don't be scared to cry

Ain't nothing pretty bout a perfect life