Pretty Little Mind

## Audio

"**Pretty Little Mind**" is the lead single and thirteenth track from Gabi DeMartino's debut studio album, *Paintings of Me*. It was released on October 9, 2020, along with its official music video, directed by Mike Krentzman.

## Background

The song was announced on Twitter; hinting for the title using emojis. DeMartino confirmed the song would be released in October and the music video was shot in late September. She also said that the song would have "Hair Tie" energy. On October 5, 2020, Gabi revealed that it's about to be a good week, hinting for a new song's release. On October 8, 2020, Gabi said that she has a surprise coming the next day, and the single was already released in some countries.

The song was originally released as the second single from the album, but due to DeMartino's decision to re-work on her debut album, it was then promoted as the official lead single for *Paintings of Me*, replacing "Champagne Dreams". On August 18, 2021, in an article with *The Blast*, it was revealed that after her Musikfest performance in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Gabi felt inspired to re-release the track with more of an EDM instrumental however, she didn't do so.

## Music video

The music video was shot on September 28, 2020, at Baza Studio in New York. It was shot and produced by Red Summit Productions who previously worked with Gabi on the "Touch It" and "Flowers" music videos. It was directed by Mike Krentzman. The director of photography was Jonathan O'Sullivan and the editor was Steven Burneson. The music video features three sets. One being Gabi in a blue wig strutting across the street with a Croissant and Coffee in her hands, recreating the iconic opening scene from Breakfast At Tiffany's. The second scene features a choreographed dance with two backup dancers and the final set features Gabi sitting a candle lit table.

### **Behind the scenes**

On October 15, 2020, Gabi shared a-now-deleted behind the scenes video from the music video; she also revealed that she was pushing back the album release from October 2020 to January 5, 2021.

What i hid from you all of 2020.
## Commercial performance

The song peaked at number 46 on the iTunes Charts.

## Trivia

* DeMartino references songs such as "Champagne Dreams" and "Beautiful Mess" in the song, and also includes inspired lyrics from "Flowers".
* The song is DeMartino's third explicit solo song, the previous ones being "Yacht" and "Champagne Dreams".
* The choreography in the music video is inspired from Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" music video.
* "Pretty Little Mind" became DeMartino's most streamed solo track on Spotify, surpassing over half a million streams.
* The song is Gabi's favorite single from *Paintings Of Me*.

## Lyrics

**[Verse 1]**

You hate the way that I dress it up

How I never give a fuck

And know that I'm just enough (Oh woah oh)

Try and kill my mentality

It don't get the best of me

I'm livin' my champagne dreams (Oh woah oh)

**[Pre-Chorus]**

I just let 'em talk I don't listen

Oh na-na, oh na-na

Say whatever they gotta say

Won't change my mind

I don't ever ask for permission

Oh na-na

Like perfume, you can't view what I'm filled with

**[Chorus]**

I keep my head up, my middle finger higher

No you can't take my smile 'cause it's just not my style

I put my heels on, and lift my heart up higher

'Cause I'm always protecting my shine

And my pretty little mind I

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

**[Verse 2]**

My inner thoughts are a miracle

They keep me original

But some say it's criminal (Oh woah oh)

To love yourself in each every way

So I take it day by day

My confidence keeps me sane (Oh woah oh)

**[Pre-Chorus]**

I just let 'em talk I don't listen

Oh na-na

Like perfume, you can't view what I'm filled with

**[Chorus]**

I keep my head up, my middle finger higher

No you can't take my smile 'cause it's just not my style

I put my heels on, and lift my heart up higher

'Cause I'm always protecting my shine

And my pretty little mind I

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

**[Bridge]**

I'm not perfect, call me selfish

Keep my soul on fire

I couldn't care less, a beautiful mess

Cause I'm about to fly

**[Chorus]**

I keep my head up, my middle finger higher

No you can't take my smile 'cause it's just not my style

I put my heels on, and lift my heart up higher

'Cause I'm always protecting my shine

And my pretty little mind I

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

**[Outro]**

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

Keep it pretty, no you can't touch my mind

Keep it pretty I

## References

1. ↑ ✨🧠✨
2. ↑ bf finds what i've been hiding in my purse
3. ↑ this one will be hairtie energy
4. ↑ hiii 🧡it's about to be a good week...😉
5. ↑ so cats out of the bag.. surprise coming to you tomorrow. half of it has already reached international fancy babies
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Red Summit Productions via Instagram - Today, the RSP team had a terrific day of shooting at Baza Studio in New York where the entire team was able to finally meet in person. We spent the entire day getting to know each other a lot better while working on the music video that we produced today. Stay tuned for more footage from our shoot today and more to come!
7. ↑ Pretty Little Mind - iTunes Charts

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