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"Sit Still, Look Pretty"
Song

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" is a song by American singer Daya. It was released on March 29, 2016, as the second single from her debut extended play (EP), Daya (2015).[1] It is the follow-up to her Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit "Hide Away".

Background

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Daya stated "It's about being a girl that goes after her own dreams and really fights for what she wants, and not letting anyone get in the way of that. It's important for young girls to know that they don't have to act a certain way or depend on someone for happiness. They can find all of that within themselves."[2] Daya also said in an interview with Idolator "I think it's just about not being an accessory for someone else. Just having your own dreams and goals. Going after them and not having to always try to please someone."[3]

Critical reception

Dana Getz of Entertainment Weekly said it "regulates [good boys] to the sidelines" and further labeled it a "bouncy, eff–you jaunt".[2] Idolator's Mike Wass called the chorus "empowering" and stated "[Sit Still, Look Pretty] picks up where 'Hide Away' left off — in that it's a little rebellious and a lot relatable."[3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[4] 11
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[5] 37

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States September 4, 2015 Digital download
[6]
March 29, 2016 Contemporary hit radio [1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mainstream Top 40 Future Releases - AllAccess". AllAccess Media Group. March 29, 2016. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Getz, Dana (March 29, 2016). "Daya Previews New Single, 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Wass, Mike (February 3, 2016). "Daya Drops 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' Lyric Video, Announces Chainsmokers Collaboration 'Don't Let Me Down' - Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  4. ^ "Daya Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  5. ^ "Daya Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  6. ^ "iTunes Store (US) - Music - Daya - Daya - EP". iTunes Store (US). September 4, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
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