Sit Still, Look Pretty

This article is about the Daya single. For the album the song is the title track of, see Sit Still, Look Pretty (album).
"Sit Still, Look Pretty"
Single by Daya
from the album Daya and Sit Still, Look Pretty
Released March 29, 2016
Format Digital download
Recorded 2015
Genre Synthpop
Length 3:20
Label
Writer(s)
  • Gino Barletta
  • Mike Campbell
  • Britten Newbill
Producer(s)
  • Scott Bruzenak
  • Barletta
Daya singles chronology
"Don't Let Me Down"
(2016)		 "Sit Still, Look Pretty"
(2016)		 "Words"
(2016)
Music video
"Sit Still, Look Pretty" on YouTube

"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) and her debut studio album of the same name (2016).[1] It is the follow-up to her Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit "Hide Away". The song was written by Gino Barletta, Mike Campbell and Britten Newbill. Lyrically, the song includes themes of female empowerment.

"Sit Still, Look Pretty" debuted at number 100 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has since peaked at number 28. The single has also charted in Canada, Slovakia, and Czech Republic. A lyric video for the song was released on March 6, 2016.[2] The music video for the song was released on MTV on September 9, 2016.[3]

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."[4] 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."[5]

Critical reception

Dana Getz of Entertainment Weekly said it "relegates (sic) [good boys] to the sidelines" and further labeled it a "bouncy, eff–you jaunt".[4] 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."[5]

Music video

A music video for the song was released on September 9, 2016.[3]

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 64
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[7] 29
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[8] 53
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[9] 58
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 28
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[11] 15
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[12] 31
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 8

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United States (RIAA)[14] Platinum 1,000,000double-dagger

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone
double-daggersales+streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States September 4, 2015 Digital download [15]
March 29, 2016 Top 40 radio [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "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. ↑ "Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty (Lyric Video) - YouTube". YouTube. March 6, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Daya - Sit Still, Look Pretty - YouTube". YouTube. September 9, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Getz, Dana (March 29, 2016). "Daya Previews New Single, 'Sit Still, Look Pretty' - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  5. 1 2 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.
  6. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Daya. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 for Daya. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  8. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201628 into search. Retrieved July 18, 2016.
  9. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201616 into search. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Hot 100 for Daya. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Adult Pop Songs for Daya. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Dance/Mix Show Airplay for Daya. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Daya – Chart history" Billboard Pop Songs for Daya. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  14. ↑ "American single certifications – Daya – Sit Still, Look Pretty". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH
  15. ↑ "iTunes Store (US) - Music - Daya - Daya - EP". iTunes Store (US). September 4, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
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