I apologize for the confusion, but "Oh! You Pretty Things" is not a song by Lisa Hannigan. It is actually a song written and performed by David Bowie, released in 1971 as part of his album "Hunky Dory." The lyrics suggest a story of awakening and evolution. The song begins by urging someone to wake up and embrace the world around them. The mention of a crack in the sky and a hand reaching down may symbolize a higher power or a new opportunity presenting itself. The line "All the nightmares came today, and it looks as though they're here to stay" suggests that change and uncertainty have arrived, and they might be unsettling. "Oh you pretty things" refers to the younger generation who are seen as driving their parents, symbolized by "Mamas and Papas," insane. Bowie suggests that these young individuals, referred to as "Homo Superior" or a superior human race, are the future and need to make their mark. The chorus repeats the idea that the youth are disrupting the established order and need to clear the way for a new era. Their golden rays and belonging to a coming race signify their potential and the hope for a different future. The line "The earth is a bitch, we've finished our news" indicates that humanity has exhausted its purpose or usefulness, making way for the next generation. Overall, "Oh! You Pretty Things" explores themes of change, evolution, and the tension between generations. Bowie presents a vision of a new world emerging, driven by the youth, who possess the potential to surpass and replace the older generation.
