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Girl America
Mat Kearney Lyrics


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My girl America is just a youth in this world
Her smile is more precious than the sparkle of pearls
And though her age reads she's just a young girl
Age behind her eyes show the pain that she's swirled
Through the hand that's been dealt though it's quiet as kept
The weight was all felt last night when she slept
And as she crept into the dreams of the things of her past
Seems to have grown so fast, way beyond her own class
Though they're right there with her, hers brothers and her sisters
A natural born leader even when her peers diss her
My girl, she's at a crossroads, people praying for her
Some are preying on her magazine ads, sex, drama, smoking marijuana
Longing for a father to call her 'daughter'
She's part of a generation longing for reconciliation
And this future that they're facing and this poison that they're tasting
My girl, I know this love that you're chasing

My girl America's crying when she's lying on her bed at night
I can see that she's screaming when she's dreaming for her freedom
My girl America's dying while she's trying just to stop this fight
Don't stop believing, my girl America

Boys with hungry eyes have been beating her door
Telling her that's what's she's for, trying to rob her at her core
Then leave calling her a whore, but still she knows there's more
I know she knows there's more because there's a voice she can't ignore
Cause it was founded in the foundations, from the day of her creation
In God we trust engraved in the treasures of her nation
And the void the boys can't fill
With the tippin' of the bottle or the poppin' of the pill
But still most of her friends don't care as they glare
Ready to drown the funnel as they frown down the tunnel
They stumble and they tumble, breaking down into rubble
My girl America, stop, can't you see
It's not the circumstances that determine who you're gonna be
But how you deal with these problems and pains that come your way
It's for you that I pray with hope for a brighter day
So I say, your deliverance is comin'

My girl America's crying when she's lying on her bed at night
I can see that she's screaming when she's dreaming for her freedom
My girl America's dying while she's trying just to stop this fight
Don't stop believing, my girl America

Faith like a child from your first birth
You left it in the dirt on your worst hurt
And I see each tear and every scar
The hands that have held you where you are
And I can see we've strayed so far
A king born under that morning star
As a crown of thorns was placed to erase
Each tear that's touched your face
His palms and sides were pierced with spears
He hung in love just to draw you near
My girl, out of this whole world
Can't you see this is where we started

My girl America's crying when she's lying on her bed at night
I can see that she's screaming when she's dreaming for her freedom
My girl America's dying while she's trying just to stop this fight
Don't stop believing, my girl America

My girl America's crying when she's lying on her bed at night
I can see that she's screaming when she's dreaming for her freedom
My girl America's dying while she's trying just to stop this fight
Don't stop believing, my girl America

His palms and sides were pierced with spears
He hung in love just to draw you near
My girl, out of this whole world
Can't you see this is where we started
Where we started, where we started, my girl America

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mat Kearney's "Girl America" are a poignant commentary on the struggles that young women face in the modern world. The song is a tribute to the titular "Girl America," who is portrayed as a strong, independent character facing numerous challenges. The lyrics paint a picture of a young girl who has experienced pain, acting as a natural born leader, a protector of her siblings, and a resilient fighter who is longing for reconciliation.


The song highlights the dichotomy between the external struggles that this strong girl faces and her internal turmoil. While she has to deal with "boys with hungry eyes" and the "smoking [of] marijuana," her internal struggles manifest in her dreams and her tears. Kearney urges her to "stop believing" the lies that this world tells her and to remember her unwavering faith that is represented by the engraving "in God we trust" on the "treasures of her nation."


Overall, "Girl America" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that deals with issues that are still relevant today. Kearney's lyrics highlight the resilience of young women facing adversity and encourages them to keep fighting for their freedom and their future.


Line by Line Meaning

My girl America is just a youth in this world
My girl personifies the young American generation


Her smile is more precious than the sparkle of pearls
Her innocence and cheerfulness are invaluable


And though her age reads she's just a young girl
Despite her young age, she has gone through a lot


Age behind her eyes show the pain that she's swirled
Her eyes betray the pain that she masks


Through the hand that's been dealt though it's quiet as kept
Although she doesn't show it, she has been dealt a hard hand in life


The weight was all felt last night when she slept
At night, when she's alone, the burden becomes too heavy to bear


And as she crept into the dreams of the things of her past
Her past haunts her even in her sleep


Seems to have grown so fast, way beyond her own class
She has matured quickly beyond her years


Though they're right there with her, hers brothers and her sisters
Her family is by her side


A natural born leader even when her peers diss her
Despite being criticized by her peers, she possesses strong leadership qualities


My girl, she's at a crossroads, people praying for her
She is at a pivotal moment in her life, with people hoping for her success


Some are preying on her magazine ads, sex, drama, smoking marijuana
Others are taking advantage of her vulnerability and misguidedness


Longing for a father to call her 'daughter'
She yearns for paternal love and guidance


She's part of a generation longing for reconciliation
Her generation desperately wants to repair the brokenness in the world


And this future that they're facing and this poison that they're tasting
The future seems bleak and they are experiencing hardship


My girl, I know this love that you're chasing
I understand that she is seeking love and acceptance


Boys with hungry eyes have been beating her door
Men with impure intentions are seeking her out


Telling her that's what's she's for, trying to rob her at her core
These men are attempting to degrade and use her


Then leave calling her a whore, but still she knows there's more
Despite their derogatory behavior, she still recognizes her worth


I know she knows there's more because there's a voice she can't ignore
There is a voice within her that speaks the truth


Cause it was founded in the foundations, from the day of her creation
Her true value was established by her Creator from the beginning


In God we trust engraved in the treasures of her nation
The trust in God is embedded in the heritage of her country


And the void the boys can't fill
The emptiness that relationships with these boys cannot satisfy


With the tippin' of the bottle or the poppin' of the pill
Substance abuse cannot fill this void either


But still most of her friends don't care as they glare
Her peers are too busy to notice her struggles


Ready to drown the funnel as they frown down the tunnel
They are willing to pursue temporary pleasures even if they lead to destruction


They stumble and they tumble, breaking down into rubble
Their choices lead to eventual ruin


My girl America, stop, can't you see
I implore her to stop and realize the truth


It's not the circumstances that determine who you're gonna be
Her situation does not define her future and potential


But how you deal with these problems and pains that come your way
It is her response to her hardships that shapes her character


It's for you that I pray with hope for a brighter day
I pray that she finds inner strength and hope for a better future


So I say, your deliverance is comin'
I am confident that she will find a way out of her struggles


Faith like a child from your first birth
Returning to the faith she believed as a child


You left it in the dirt on your worst hurt
She may have abandoned her faith in the face of hardship


And I see each tear and every scar
I see the pain and difficulties she has endured


The hands that have held you where you are
The support that kept her going through life's trials


And I can see we've strayed so far
As a society, we have lost sight of important values


A king born under that morning star
Jesus, born under the star of Bethlehem


As a crown of thorns was placed to erase
He wore a crown of thorns to take away our pain


Each tear that's touched your face
He understands the struggle and heartache she's been through


His palms and sides were pierced with spears
He was crucified for our sake


He hung in love just to draw you near
He died out of love for her salvation


My girl, out of this whole world
She is loved and valued by God


Can't you see this is where we started
This message of hope and love is where we began


Where we started, where we started, my girl America
This message of love is what will change our lives and society


My girl America's crying when she's lying on her bed at night
She is struggling and in pain, especially at night


I can see that she's screaming when she's dreaming for her freedom
She desperately wants to break free from the chains that bind her


My girl America's dying while she's trying just to stop this fight
She's fighting to overcome her struggles but it is taking a toll on her


Don't stop believing, my girl America
I encourage her to hold on to hope and never give up




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MATHEW KEARNEY, ROBERT L. MARVIN

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