Pretty Face

About

Pretty Face is a song by Robbie Williams from his album Britpop. It sits among the record’s more melodic tracks and reflects Williams’ interest in pairing classic British pop songwriting with personal subject matter.

The song was written during the Britpop sessions and is a rare modern Williams track written explicitly as a love song. He has described it as being inspired by his wife, Ayda Field, framing it as a response to the idea that beauty is often reduced to surface level appearances.

Musically, Pretty Face combines a bright, anthemic melody with driving guitars and a singalong chorus. Its upbeat arrangement contrasts with more abrasive moments elsewhere on Britpop, leaning instead towards warmth and optimism. The song balances humour and sincerity, using accessible pop structures to deliver a deeply personal message.

“She may be as pretty as fuck, but she’s smart as fuck too.”Robbie Williams

Within the context of Britpop, Pretty Face provides emotional light and balance. It reinforces the album’s range by offsetting its harder edged tracks with affection and openness, while underlining Williams’ continued ability to write direct, relatable songs rooted in his own life rather than past persona.