Girlfriend
Ty Segall Lyrics
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She likes her own way, she won't tell me
'Cause she don't mind nothing, nothing
Yeah, she don't mind nothing, nothing
She's got a new car, she said I can use it
Let's take the guys out, I like to loose it
'Cause she don't mind nothing, nothing
Well, she don't mind nothing, nothing
Yeah, she don't mind nothing, nothing
Ooh, she don't mind nothing, nothing
The lyrics of Ty Segall's song "Girlfriend" present an interesting contradiction between the title of the song and the content of the lyrics. The song depicts a girlfriend who seems to have power over her partner, enjoying her own way and making decisions without consulting him. However, the singer doesn't seem to mind this dynamic, as he boasts about his girlfriend's new car and suggests going out with his friends to "loose it." The repetition of the phrase "she don't mind nothing, nothing" creates a sense of a carefree attitude and indicates the singer's acceptance of his girlfriend's behavior.
The song can be interpreted in different ways depending on the listener's perspective. On one hand, it could be seen as a critique of toxic masculinity and the idea that a man needs to control his partner. The singer seems to have found a girlfriend who is not afraid to assert herself and make her own decisions. On the other hand, it could be seen as a celebration of a relationship where both partners have equal power and respect each other's autonomy. The phrase "she said she loves me" suggests that there is mutual affection between the two and that the singer is not threatened by his girlfriend's independence.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a girlfriend, she said she loves me
I am in a relationship with a woman who claims to have deep feelings for me
She likes her own way, she won't tell me
My girlfriend prefers to have things done on her terms and does not communicate her desires to me
'Cause she don't mind nothing, nothing
This behavior stems from the fact that my girlfriend seems to be indifferent to most things and does not strongly feel one way or the other
She's got a new car, she said I can use it
My girlfriend recently acquired a vehicle and has given me permission to utilize it
Let's take the guys out, I like to loose it
She is suggesting that we go out with a group of male friends and indulge in reckless behavior
'Cause she don't mind nothing, nothing
Her nonchalant attitude persists in this matter as well and she seems unaffected by the idea of engaging in potentially dangerous activities
Well, she don't mind nothing, nothing
The recurring statement reaffirms her consistently detached demeanor
Yeah, she don't mind nothing, nothing
My girlfriend's disposition remains the same, unaffected by various situations
Ooh, she don't mind nothing, nothing
This repetition is indicative of my girlfriend's personality and implies that she maintains the same state of mind throughout our relationship
Contributed by Adeline J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luciusjamalgreye
The vocals are great. It's produced so well,It sounds so good
@Rogue_wave
The one note piano solo is sick af
@KingBoner
I just got my first girlfriend. Thanks, Ty!!
@randochickenfinger8696
I feel like he would be more famous than he is right now if he had an amazing drummer kinda like Keith Moon
@IAssassinII
I mean he's pretty fucking big in the current rock scene.
@randochickenfinger8696
IAssassinII I meant like he could become one of the greats.
@morristhecat5650
yeah it's a chick plays drums in his band. She is just an "OK" drummer. Gets the job done, but nothing spectacular. I don't think he would want to be outshined by another musician in his band though. So a Neil Pert or Keith Moon wouldn't really fit in.
@Platinumsfex
Ty plays the drums on his studio recordings and in his other band Fuzz
@samherrick5953
Platinumsfex right. Ty is a great drummer, I think it was his first instrument
@doodoomoomoo6475
SO BADASS