Phases (song)

*This article is about the song. You may be looking for the EP.*

## Single by PrettyMuch

"**Phases**" is a song by PrettyMuch, released as a single through Syco Music on April 26, 2019. It serves as the lead title track from their second EP. In September 2021, it was stated to be certified gold, being their first song to do so. Lyrically the song addresses faithfulness, waiting through someone's "phases" to realize they're meant to be together. They also performed an a capella version on the *Zach Sang Show*.

## Background and composition

Edwin Honoret had tweeted out lyrics prior to its release on February 17, 2019. They announced the upcoming single on April 20, 2019, to be dropped that Friday. One of the songwriters, Rhyan Besco, shared to Twitter of there being a part fans would "freak" over, which turned out to be the bridge, where Zion Kuwonu performs a rap verse.

To Genius, Honoret revealed that it was inspired by a conversation he had with a girl, who brought up the concept of the "right person, wrong time." Over Twitter, it was shared that the song was created on February 14, 2019. Brandon Arreaga said, "Basically it's more of a story. But the underlying message is self-love and what you're worth spiritually. Knowing your worth. Live life."

## Music video

The accompanying music video was posted to their YouTube channel on April 26, 2019, featuring American model Justine Biticon. Directed by The Young Astronauts, it depicts a young woman going through multiple romantic partners, never lasting long enough.

## Personnel

* Annika Wells - writer, keyboards
* Austin Porter - vocals
* Brandon Arreaga - vocals, writer
* Dale Becker - masterer
* Daniel Klein - writer, keyboards, programmer, producer
* Edwin Honoret - vocals, writer
* Ingmar Carlson - mixer
* Jon Castelli - mixer
* Matt Campfield - writer, keyboards, programmer, producer
* Nick Mara - vocals
* Rhyan Besco - writer
* Spencer "Doxa" Stewart - guitar
* Tom Weir - engineer
* Zion Kuwonu - vocals, writer

## Videos

PrettyMuch - Phases (Behind the Scenes)PrettyMuch - Phases (Genius)PrettyMuch - Phases (Zach Sang Show)PrettyMuch - Phases (Live from Scala London)
## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Intro: Brandon]

Oh, babe

[Verse 1: Brandon]

I know you're tryna do you, but I heard you fell off

After a couple bad nights

And 20 cold hearts (Mmm)

Tryna find a new you, but I heard you got lost

Tryna figure your worth

What the hell does that cost?

[Pre-Chorus: Zion]

(Ayy) When I'm kissing ya, grippin' ya thigh (Thigh)

I realized you were destined and meant to be mine (Mine)

But who am I to conflict wit' you livin' your life? (Life)

Just know when you call, I'm at the end of the line

[Chorus: Edwin, *Brandon*]

I'll practice my patience

While you're getting wasted

'Til fate brings you home

I'll wait through your phases

You'll shuffle through faces

Like songs in your playlist

'Til fate brings you home (*Home*)

I'll wait through your phases, phases, oh (*Hey*)

[Verse 2: Nick, *Edwin*, **Brandon**, ***Zion***]

Hittin' all the right cues and you're leaving your mark

But I know that ain't you (*Ain't you*)

You're just playing your part (***Ha-ha***), baby, uh

Tryna fit in them shoes, but you take it too far (**Too far**)

It doesn't matter where it takes you

I'll go wherever you are (**Oh**)

[Pre-Chorus: Nick, **Brandon**, *Edwin*]

When I'm kissing ya, grippin' ya thigh (**Your thigh**)

I realized you were destined and meant to be mine (**Meant to be mine, mine, yeah**)

But who am I to conflict wit' you livin' your life? (*Livin' your life*)

Just know when you call, I'm at the end of the line (*Oh-oh*)

[Chorus: *Edwin*, Nick]

*I'll practice my patience*

*While you're getting wasted*

*'Til fate brings you home*

*I'll wait through your phases* (Phases)

*You'll shuffle through faces*

*Like songs in your playlist*

*'Til fate brings you home* (Home)

*I'll wait through your phases, phases*

*I'll wait, I'll wait, oh*

[Post-Chorus: Austin, *Edwin*, **Brandon**]

I'll wait, I'll wait through your phases, phases, oh (**Hey**)

I'll wait, I'll wait through your phases, phases, oh (**Baby**)

For you, I'll wait through your phases, phases (**For you, baby**)

I'll wait, I'll wait

*I'll wait through your phases, oh* (**Yeah**)

[Bridge: ***Zion*** *with Edwin*]

***Yeah, I'm really tired of bein' soft-spoken***

***You got me broken, writing songs about you daily and it's*** *messing with my focus*

***You fuck with him, but we both realized that he was bogus***

***I'm the one for you, so why do I feel like I go unnoticed***

***I'm talking more than clothes hittin' floors***

***I'm falling off track, but not the rack like a chore***

***Oh, look, another butterfly, I feel it in my core***

***Even though you ain't mine, it's the fact that I'm yours***

***It's the fact that my life ain't complete without yours***

***It's the fact that at night I be tryna ignore***

***Catching overseas flights*** *just to knock on your door, 'cause*

*You put my planet in orbit*

***Stargirl, your body's so solar***

***Promise you, baby, I'm sober***

***Just wait 'til you give in and finally come over***

***I can't wait to tell you, "I told ya, I told ya, I told ya"***

[Chorus: *Edwin*, **Brandon**]

*I'll practice my patience*

*While you're getting wasted (While you're getting wasted)*

*'Til fate brings you home*

*I'll wait through your phases*

*You'll shuffle through faces*

*Like songs in your playlist*

*'Til fate brings you home* (**Oh, oh**)

*I'll wait through your phases, phases*

[Post-Chorus: Austin, *Edwin*, **Brandon**]

Let's go, oh!

I'll wait, I'll wait through your phases, phases, oh

(*Girl, you know I'll wait for you*)

I'll wait, I'll wait through your phases, phases

(*I will wait through your phases*)

For you, I'll wait through your phases, phases (**Yeah, yeah, oh yeah, yeah**)

I'll wait, I'll wait

**I'll wait through your phases, oh**

## References

1. ↑ "@PRETTYMUCH". *Twitter*. September 28, 2021.
2. ↑ Spanos, Brittany (April 26, 2019). "PrettyMuch Wait Through Partner's 'Phases' in New Video". *Rolling Stone*.
3. ↑ "PRETTYMUCH Performs "Phases" Acapella". *YouTube*. July 8, 2019.
4. ↑ @Edwin\_Honoret ("Till fate brings you home ill wait through your phases"). *Twitter*. February 17, 2019.
5. ↑ "@prettymuch". *Instagram*. April 20, 2019.
6. ↑ "@RHYANBESCO". *Twitter*. April 20, 2019.
7. ↑ "PRETTYMUCH "Phases" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified". *YouTube*. May 28, 2019.
8. ↑ "@PRETTYMUCH". *Twitter*. February 14, 2020.
9. ↑ "PRETTYMUCH Gives Us The Lowdown On Their New Single 'Phases' & More (Exclusive)". *fomoblog*. May 30, 2019.
10. ↑ "PRETTYMUCH - Phases (Official Video)". *YouTube*. April 26, 2019.