Girls
The 1975 Lyrics

Bite your face to spite your nose
You are causing harm to yourself just to get back at someone else.

Seventeen and a half years old
You are very young and still have a lot to learn.

Worryin' about my brother findin' out
You are afraid someone might learn about what you're doing.

Where's the fun in doin' what you're told?
You don't see the point in following rules or orders from others.

I said, 'No'
I declined your offer or request.

'Oh, give it a rest, I could persuade you
Stop arguing with me, I know that I can convince you to do what I want.

I'm not your typical, stoned eighteen year old
I may be young, but I am not like others my age who are always high on drugs.

Give me a night I'll make you'
If you spend the night with me, I can show you a good time.

I know you're lookin' for salvation in the secular age
You are searching for a way to find peace in this world that is not religious.

But girl, I'm not your savior
I cannot save you from your problems or difficulties.

Wrestle to the ground
I am struggling to deal with this situation or problem.

God help me now
I need divine assistance to get through this.

'Cause they're just girls breakin' hearts
The ones causing heartbreak are just young girls who don't know better.

And eyes bright, uptight, just girls
Their eyes are shining and they are full of energy, but they are still inexperienced and naive.

But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
A seventeen year old girl cannot give you what you truly need as a mature adult.

They're just girls, they're just girls
These girls are not yet women and are still learning about themselves and the world.

A pair of frozen hands to hold
You are longing for human connection, even if it's just holding someone's cold hand.

Oh, she's so southern so she feels the cold
This girl is from the south and is not used to colder temperatures.

One moment I was tearin' off your blouse, now you're livin' in my house
Things escalated quickly, and now you're staying with me.

What happened to just messin' around?
We were just supposed to be having fun, not getting serious.

Told her from the start
I warned her in advance.

Destined to be hard
She is going to be hurt in the end.

I'll break your heart
I am going to be the one who causes her heartbreak.

I think I better go, I can't take you
I need to leave because I cannot handle this situation any longer.

Well, shouldn't you be fuckin' with somebody your age
You should be with someone who is closer to your own age, not me.

Instead of makin' changes?
Why are you trying to change me or the situation?

They're just girls (hey) breakin' hearts (girls)
These young, inexperienced girls are causing heartbreak for others.

Just girls (girls)
They are still learning and growing, and are not yet mature women.