Girls Chase Boys
Ingrid Michaelson Lyrics
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Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Ooooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Ooooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
I'm a little let down, but I'm not dead
There's a little bit more that has to be said (Oh oooh)
You play me, now I play you too
Lets just call it over
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh its all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh its all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
Chase girls chase boys chase boys chase girls
Im a little bit home, but I'm not there yet
Its one to forgive but its hard to forget
Don't call me, I won't call you, too
Lets just call it over
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
Chase girls chase boys chase boys chase girls
I got two hands, one beating heart
And I'll be alright, I'm gonna be alright
Yeah I got two hands, one beating heart
And I'll be alright,
Gonna be alright
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
The lyrics of Ingrid Michaelson's song "Girls Chase Boys" is a reminder that heartbreak is universal, and we're not alone in experiencing it. The song is about moving on from a relationship, accepting the pain that comes with it, and not making it harder than it needs to be. The opening lines “All the broken hearts in the world still beat, Let's not make it harder than it has to be” sets the tone for the rest of the song. The repetition of the line “Girls chase boys chase girls” symbolizes the endless cycle of love, relationships, and heartbreak that everyone goes through, with love going both ways.
The next lines, "I'm a little let down, but I'm not dead, There's a little bit more that has to be said" implies that the singer has gone through a difficult relationship, but she’s not going to dwell on it. The line "You play me, now I play you too, Let’s just call it over" suggests that the relationship was a game that both parties played but now it’s time to end it.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, but in different forms, emphasizes the idea that heartbreak is a universal experience, and no one is alone in it. The last lines of the song - "Oooooh it's all the same thing, Girls chase boys chase girls" reminds us that the cycle of love and heartbreak is never-ending and that it's time to accept it and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Despite heartbreak, people keep going.
Lets not make it harder than it has to be
Don't overcomplicate things.
Ooooooh it's all the same thing
Relationships follow the same patterns.
Girls chase boys chase girls
Attraction is fluid and can go in any direction.
I'm a little let down, but I'm not dead
Feeling disappointed, but not defeated.
There's a little bit more that has to be said (Oh oooh)
Communication is important to resolve issues.
You play me, now I play you too
Don't play games in relationships.
Lets just call it over
Sometimes it's better to move on.
I'm a little bit home, but I'm not there yet
Feeling lost in life, but not hopeless.
Its one to forgive but its hard to forget
Forgiveness is important, but forgetting is difficult.
Don't call me, I won't call you, too
Cutting off contact to move on.
I got two hands, one beating heart
I may be single, but I can still survive.
And I'll be alright, I'm gonna be alright
I will be okay.
Oooooh it's all the same thing
Relationships have similar patterns, regardless of gender.
Girls chase boys chase girls
Attraction is fluid and can go in any direction.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TRENT DABBS, BARRY GEORGE DEAN, INGRID ELLEN MICHAELSON
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Batrishya Athirah
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Let's not make it harder than it has to be
Ohh, it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
[x2]
I'm a little let down but I'm not dead
There's a little bit more that has to be said
You played me now I play you too
Let's just call it over
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Let's not make it harder than it has to be
Ohh, it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
[x2]
Chase girls, chase boys, chase boys, chase girls
I'm a little bit home but I'm not there yet
It's one to forgive but it's hard to forget
Don't call me, I won't call you too
Let's just call it over
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Let's not make it harder than it has to be
Ohh, it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
[x2]
Chase girls, chase boys, chase boys, chase girls
I got two hands, one beating heart
And I'll be alright
I'm gonna be alright
Yeah I got two hands, one beating heart
And I'll be alright
I'm gonna be alright
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Let's not make it harder than it has to be
Ohh, it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
[x2]
(Oh everything is going to be fine
Oh everybody loves you baby)
All the broken hearts in the world still beat
Let's not make it harder than it has to be
Ohh, it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
[x2]
Ohh, it's all the same thing
Girls chase boys chase girls
Mary S.
This song makes me feel like I have permission to feel okay. That probably sounds a little melodramatic, but I could really use some of that these days.
LiamX
If you have to rely on a song to center your emotional state... you need real help. Wishing you the best.
Jacob Sable
One time I heard this song in the car on the way to my grandma's house
ventolen
If you feel in your gut that you shouldn't be doing something, but you do it anyways.. and you want to feel good about doing it ??? Well your intuition was telling you not to.. but you did what you wanted ?? Ya broke your intuition..
Sarah Tonin
Oh my gosh you put it in words, thank you!
Matt Parker
Not melodramatic at all! We all could use some more of that.
Unknown
When I was like 3 I loved this song I would listen to it everyday! I love coming back to my old fav song :)
Chris S
My cousin and I were at Chili's last night. This song came on and I started humming and I realized she was doing the same thing. Next thing I know we're having a karaoke moment. Best 4 minutes I've had this entire dreadful week!
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I thought this story was going to lead somewhere else 😑
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Awwww! This made me smile 🥰