Girl
Ah! Mr. Dan Lyrics


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Oh
Young girls are stupid and they're cruel
But what am I to do?
Because I still want them anyway
And other boys do too

And I said
Oh oh
Well I can do it by myself
And I don't need nobody else
No silly boys with me
That look like young republicans
And I said
Oh oh oh

Well do you hear me when I call?
When my back's against the wall
Give me a helping hand
Oh make me a better man
And I said
Ooh ooh ooh

Young girls are stupid and they're cruel
But I still want them, what am I to do?
But I still want them, what am I, am I gonna do?

Oh

And ooh, ooh

Well I can waste my dollar votes
I get my hands around your throat
I put your money in my hand
And I will lead again

And I said ooh, ooh ooh

Well what goes on inside your head?
A pretty girl must need a man
But you keep on choosing kids that got no brains inside their heads
And I said ooh, ooh, ooh

Young girls are stupid and they're cruel
And I still want them, what am I to do?




I still want them, what am I am I gonna do?
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ah! Mr. Dan's "Girl" speak to the confusion that can come with attraction to someone who may not treat you well. The song acknowledges that young girls can be cruel and not always make the best decisions, but the singer cannot help wanting them anyway. Despite recognizing that other boys want these girls too, he feels like he can do it all alone and doesn't need any "silly boys" with him. The chorus asks for help, with a longing for someone to "make me a better man."


The second verse talks about taking control of situations, with a sense of aggression and perhaps desperation portrayed through lines like "I can waste my dollar votes" and "I get my hands around your throat." The lyrics continue to express confusion and frustration with the choices made by the girls the singer is attracted to.


Overall, the song paints a complex picture of attraction, acknowledging the flaws in those we desire while still wanting them anyway. The chorus's plea for help suggests a desire to overcome these flaws and become a better person.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh
The singer is expressing a feeling of surprise or shock at what he's about to say.


Young girls are stupid and they're cruel
The singer believes that young girls are not very smart and can be mean sometimes.


But what am I to do?
The singer is acknowledging that he doesn't know what to do about liking young girls despite their negative qualities.


Because I still want them anyway
The singer is admitting that he is still attracted to young girls even though he knows they can be cruel.


And other boys do too
The singer is pointing out that other boys also have a similar attraction to young girls.


And I said Oh oh
The singer is interjecting to emphasize his point and command attention from the listener.


Well I can do it by myself
The singer is claiming he can handle things on his own and doesn't need help from anyone.


And I don't need nobody else
The singer is further emphasizing his self-sufficiency and independence.


No silly boys with me
The singer is asserting that he doesn't want to associate with other boys who he perceives as foolish.


That look like young republicans
The singer is making a comparison to young republicans, who are often stereotyped as privileged and out-of-touch with regular people.


And I said Oh oh oh
The singer is interjecting again to emphasize his point and keep the listener engaged.


Well do you hear me when I call?
The singer is asking if the listener is paying attention to him and taking him seriously.


When my back's against the wall
The singer is referring to a difficult situation where he feels trapped and needs help.


Give me a helping hand
The singer is asking for assistance from someone who might be able to help him out of a tough spot.


Oh make me a better man
The singer is hoping that the person who helps him will have a positive impact on him and help him become a better person.


And I said Ooh ooh ooh
The singer is interjecting again to emphasize his point and keep the listener engaged.


Young girls are stupid and they're cruel
The singer is repeating his earlier point that he believes young girls are not very smart and can be mean sometimes.


But I still want them, what am I to do?
The singer is acknowledging that despite the negative qualities he sees in young girls, he still finds himself attracted to them and doesn't know what to do about it.


But I still want them, what am I, am I gonna do?
The singer is repeating his earlier question, emphasizing his struggle to sort out his feelings for young girls.


Oh and ooh, ooh
The singer is interjecting with non-verbal sounds to add emphasis to his previous point.


Well I can waste my dollar votes
The singer is claiming that he can spend his money however he wants, even if it's on things that others might find frivolous or unimportant.


I get my hands around your throat
The singer is using violent imagery to convey a sense of power or control.


I put your money in my hand
The singer is bragging about his ability to take possession of someone else's money, which might be interpreted as theft or exploitation.


And I will lead again
The singer is asserting his confidence and leadership abilities, suggesting that he is capable of leading others effectively.


And I said ooh, ooh ooh
The singer is interjecting again to emphasize his point and keep the listener engaged.


Well what goes on inside your head?
The singer is asking the listener to reveal their thoughts, feelings, and motivations.


A pretty girl must need a man
The singer is making a generalization based on gender stereotypes, suggesting that pretty girls are naturally inclined to seek out male partners.


But you keep on choosing kids that got no brains inside their heads
The singer is criticizing the listener for their choice of romantic partners, suggesting that they are not very intelligent or discerning when it comes to choosing a partner.


And I said ooh, ooh, ooh
The singer is interjecting again to emphasize his point and keep the listener engaged.


Young girls are stupid and they're cruel
The singer is repeating his earlier point that he believes young girls are not very smart and can be mean sometimes.


And I still want them, what am I to do?
The singer is acknowledging that despite the negative qualities he sees in young girls, he still finds himself attracted to them and doesn't know what to do about it.


I still want them, what am I am I gonna do?
The singer is repeating his earlier question, emphasizing his struggle to sort out his feelings for young girls.


Oh
The singer is using this expression to indicate the end of the song and convey a sense of finality or resolution to his earlier struggles with his attraction to young girls.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dan Sartain

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