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A remix by Robert Smith of The Cure was also released, which Smith described as "slowing it down and spacing it out".
"Pretty Boy" was released on October 31, 2022, as the lead single for the fourth studio album by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, titled Council Skies . The track represents a shift toward a "restless post-punk energy" influenced by bands like The Cure and Bauhaus. Video Themes and "Cameo" Challenge A remix by Robert Smith of The Cure
The Official Lyric Video for "Pretty Boy" was created by the production company Prehuman. Rather than a standard text-on-screen video, it functions more like a music video, featuring a group of drag queens as they apply makeup and prepare for a performance. Video Themes and "Cameo" Challenge The Official Lyric
It was recorded at Gallagher's own Lone Star Studios in London and co-produced with Paul Stacey. Lyric Breakdown Lyric Breakdown : Gallagher noted these lyrics reflect
: Gallagher noted these lyrics reflect a sense of wrestling with self-identity and a desire for freedom.
The song explores themes of unfulfilled desire and identity. Key lyrics include: