Girls
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Bite your face to spite your nose
Seventeen and a half years old
Worryin' about my brother findin' out
Where's the fun in doin' what you're told?

I said, "No"
"Oh, give it a rest, I could persuade you
I'm not your typical, stoned eighteen year old
Give me a night I'll make you"
I know you're lookin' for salvation in the secular age
But girl, I'm not your savior
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now

'Cause they're just girls breakin' hearts
And eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls, they're just girls

A pair of frozen hands to hold
Oh, she's so southern so she feels the cold
One moment I was tearin' off your blouse, now you're livin' in my house
What happened to just messin' around?

I said, "Yo" (hey)
"I think I better go, I can't take you
You just sit and get stoned with thirty-year-olds
And you think you've made it"
"Well, shouldn't you be fuckin' with somebody your age
Instead of makin' changes?"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now

'Cause they're just girls breakin' hearts
And eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls, they're just girls

Told her from the start
Destined to be hard
Told her from the start, I'll break your heart
Destined to be hard, break your heart

I said, "Yo" (hey)
"I think I better go, I can't take you
I know you're lookin' for salvation in the secular age
But girl, I'm not your savior
"Well, shouldn't you be fuckin' with somebody your age
Instead of makin' changes?"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now

'Cause they're just girls (hey) breakin' hearts (girls)
And eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls, they're just girls
'Cause they're just girls breakin' hearts
And eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls, they're just girls
'Cause they're just girls (girls)

(Just girls)
(Just girls)
(Girls)
Just girls
They're just girls
(Girls)
(Hey)
(Girls)
(Hey)




(Just girls)
(Just girls)

Overall Meaning

The 1975's "Girls" is a song that can be interpreted in various ways. Some people perceive it as a misogynistic anthem that objectifies women, while others see it as a commentary on society's expectations of young girls. The lyrics describe the singer's experiences with a younger girl who he meets and gets involved with. Throughout the song, he grapples with his guilt over their age difference, conflicts with his own conscience, and ultimately, decides to break things off with her.


The first verse begins with the singer biting his face to spite his nose, which can be interpreted as him causing himself harm to avoid admitting to himself that he is engaging in inappropriate behavior. He is worried about his brother finding out that he is seeing a younger girl and questions the purpose of obeying societal norms. The chorus is the repetition of "They're just girls breaking hearts, eyes bright, uptight, just girls," and is a commentary on how society reduces girls and their experiences to nothing more than hormones and emotions.


In the second verse, the singer describes an encounter where he takes the young girl home, but things don't go as planned. He becomes frustrated with her behavior and insinuates that she should be with someone her own age. However, despite his harsh words, he acknowledges that his actions will break her heart. In the end, he resolves to end things with her and refers to her as a young girl once more.


Overall, the song is a complex portrayal of societal attitudes towards young girls and the challenges that arise when an age difference exists in a romantic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Bite your face to spite your nose
You're self-destructive and hurting yourself to get back at someone or something.


Seventeen and a half years old
You're young and inexperienced, still figuring out the world around you.


I'm worrying about my brother finding out
I'm afraid of getting caught or judged by someone close to me.


What’s the fun in doing what you're told?
Life is boring and meaningless if you just follow the rules and conform to society's expectations.


I said no
I refuse to do something I don't want to do.


'Oh give it a rest, I could persuade you
Don't be so stubborn, I know I can convince you to do it anyway.


I'm not your typical, stoned eighteen year old
I'm not just a typical young person who's high all the time and doesn't take life seriously.


Give me a night I'll make you'
If you give me a chance, I'll make you feel great and show you a good time.


I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
You're searching for meaning or purpose in a world that's becoming increasingly secular and materialistic.


But girl I'm not your savior
I'm not the answer to all your problems and I can't save you from yourself.


Wrestle to the ground
I'm struggling with my feelings and the situation at hand.


God help me now because
I'm in over my head and need divine intervention to get out of this situation.


They're just girls breaking hearts
These girls may seem innocent and vulnerable, but they have the power to hurt others emotionally.


Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
Their eyes may sparkle and they may seem uptight or anxious, but they're just young women figuring out who they are in the world.


But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
You need someone with more life experience and maturity to fulfill your needs and desires.


A pair of frozen hands to hold
You desire physical intimacy and human connection, even if it's superficial and fleeting.


Oh she's so southern so she feels the cold
Her personality and background are shaped by her geographic and cultural upbringing.


One moment I was tearing off your blouse
Our physical passion and lust got the best of us in that moment.


Now you're living in my house
Our relationship has progressed to the point where we're living together and sharing a life.


What happened to just messing around?
Our casual and carefree fling has turned into something more serious and complicated.


I said yo, I think I better go, I can't take you
I've realized that this relationship isn't healthy for me and I need to leave.


You just sit and get stoned with thirty year olds and you think you've made it
You're hanging out with older people and using drugs to escape reality and feel more grown up than you really are.


Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?
You should focus on your own personal growth and development instead of trying to change and control others who are older and more experienced.


I told her from the start
I warned her about my intentions and the potential for heartbreak in this relationship from the beginning.


Destined to be hard
This relationship was always going to be difficult and full of challenges.


Break your heart
I knew this relationship would end in heartbreak for one or both of us.


'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
These girls may seem innocent and powerless, but they have the ability to hurt others and cause emotional damage.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Adam Brian Thomas Hann

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@knightdeluxegaming

Lyrics:
Bite your face to spite your nose
17 and a half years old
I'm worrying about my brother finding out
What's the fun in doing what you're told?

I said "No!"
'Oh give it a rest, I could persuade you
I'm not your typical, stoned 18 year old
Give me a night I'll make you'
"I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But girl I'm not your savior"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now because

They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls

A pair of frozen hands to hold
Oh she's so southern so she feels the cold
One moment I was tearing off your blouse
Now you're living in my house
What happened to just messing around?

I said "Yo, I think I better go, I can't take you
You just sit and get stoned with 30 year olds and you think you've made it"
'Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?'
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now because

They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls

I told her from the start
Destined to be hard
I told her from the start
I'll break your heart
Destined to be hard
Break your heart

I said "Yo, I think I better go. I can't take you"
I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But girl I'm not your savior"
'Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?'
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now because

They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls

'Cause They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls

'Cause they're just girls



@fooduchisosmena3488

Bite your face to spite your nose
17 and a half years old
I'm worrying about my brother finding out
What’s the fun in doing what you're told?
I said "No!"
'Oh give it a rest, I could persuade you
I'm not your typical, stoned 18 year old
Give me a night I'll make you'
"I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But girl I'm not your savior"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now because
They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
A pair of frozen hands to hold
Oh she's so southern so she feels the cold
One moment I was tearing off your blouse
Now you're living in my house
What happened to just messing around?
I said "Yo, I think I better go, I can't take you
You just sit and get stoned with 30 year olds and you think you've made it"
'Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?'
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now because
They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
I told her from the start
Destined to be hard
I told her from the start
I’ll break your heart
Destined to be hard
Break your heart
I said "Yo, I think I better go. I can't take you"
I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But girl I'm not your savior"
'Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?'
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now because
They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
'Cause They're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
'Cause they're just girls



@oddler7132

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Bite your face to spite your nose
Seventeen and a half years old
Worrying about my brother finding out
Where's the fun in doing what you're told?

[Pre-Chorus]
I said "No!"
"Oh, give it a rest, I could persuade you
I'm not your typical, stoned eighteen year old
Give me a night, I'll make you"
"I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But, girl, I'm not your saviour"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now

[Chorus]
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls
They're just girls

[Verse 2]
A pair of frozen hands to hold
Oh, she's so southern so she feels the cold
One moment I was tearing off your blouse
Now you're living in my house
What happened to just messing around?

[Pre-Chorus]
I said "Yo, I think you better go, I can't take you"
"You just sit and get stoned with thirty-year-olds and you think you've made it"
"Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now

[Chorus]
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls
They're just girls

[Bridge]
I told her from the start
Destined to be hard
I told her from the start
I'll break your heart
Destined to be hard
Break your heart

[Pre-Chorus]
I said "Yo, I think you better go, I can't take you
I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But, girl, I'm not your saviour"
"Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now

[Chorus]
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls
They're just girls
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's seventeen
They're just girls
They're just girls
'Cause they're just girls



@xin9132

Lyrics


Bite your face to spite your nose
17 and a half years old
Worrying about my brother finding out
Where's the fun in doing what you're told?
I said "No!"
"Oh, give it a rest, I could persuade you
I'm not your typical, stoned 18 year old
Give me a night, I'll make you"
"I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But, girl, I'm not your saviour"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
A pair of frozen hands to hold
Oh, she's so southern so she feels the cold
One moment I was tearing off your blouse
Now you're living in my house
What happened to just messing around?
I said "Yo, I think you better go, I can't take you"
"You just sit and get stoned with 30 year olds and you think you've made it"
"Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
I told her from the start
Destined to be hard
I told her from the start
I'll break your heart
Destined to be hard
Break your heart
I said "Yo, I think you better go, I can't take you
I know you're looking for salvation in the secular age
But, girl, I'm not your saviour"
"Well, shouldn't you be fucking with somebody your age instead of making changes?"
Wrestle to the ground
God help me now
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
'Cause they're just girls breaking hearts
Eyes bright, uptight, just girls
But she can't be what you need if she's 17
They're just girls
They're just girls
'Cause they're just girls



All comments from YouTube:

@ghostietostie7393

Matty is so attractive. it's not even his face that I find attractive it's the way he carries himself and how he writes songs and how he plays the guitar that just make him so attractive to me. 

@JaclynJuice1

and how!

@sabrinaaxha

Yeah me too, he is not so pretty like others but the way he is, is so damn hot, I can't get it, I hope you know what I mean and my English is not too bad :)

@heyitspaiige

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@heyitspaiige

Ghostie Tostie haha yeah 

@lakellensmith1018

I would love to be the one kissing his cheek <333

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@machinedrum17

“people take shit out of context. It’s like, obviously we have a pop sound. It’s clear. But that’s sort of the joke, isn’t it? I don’t know. Americans have a weird sense of humor” - Matty Healy

@skunkpirates

machinedrum17 like context in a modern debate I just took it out

@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335

You dont need like in your damn sentence

@sydneyharmon3031

As an American I can confirm this 😂

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