Pretty Women

The lyrics describe a speaker who sees an attractive woman passing by and hopes she will stop and spend time with him. His feelings move from surprise and admiration to pleading and fear of rejection. When she seems to leave, he reluctantly accepts that she may not stay; the ending brings a sudden, hopeful change when she turns back.

The repeated phrase “walking down the street” makes the meeting seem brief and accidental. “Don’t walk on by” is a plea not to pass without stopping, while “don’t make me cry” expresses how strongly he fears being rejected. Asking whether she is “lonely, just like me” suggests he is not only attracted to her but also hoping for companionship.

The ending is encouraging, but it does not tell us what happens next or why she returns. Her movement back toward him may suggest interest, but it does not prove that she shares his feelings or that they begin a relationship. The song stays focused on the speaker’s excitement and longing, so the woman remains mostly a figure he admires rather than a fully described person.