A remix by Robert Smith of The Cure was also released, which Smith described as "slowing it down and spacing it out".
The track features the distinctive "celestial jangle" of former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr , a long-time friend of Gallagher.
The Official Lyric Video for "Pretty Boy" was created by the production company Prehuman. Rather than a standard text-on-screen video, it functions more like a music video, featuring a group of drag queens as they apply makeup and prepare for a performance.
He jokingly promised a "bag of Flamin' Hot Wotsits Giants" to the first person to spot him. Musical Collaboration and Production
Noel Gallagher issued a specific challenge to fans upon the video's release:
"Pretty Boy" was released on October 31, 2022, as the lead single for the fourth studio album by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, titled Council Skies . The track represents a shift toward a "restless post-punk energy" influenced by bands like The Cure and Bauhaus. Video Themes and "Cameo" Challenge
: This line is interpreted by some as a Manchester-inflected nudge to stay humble or focused.
: Gallagher noted these lyrics reflect a sense of wrestling with self-identity and a desire for freedom.