That Girl
All Time Low Lyrics
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When she's so damn cold like twenty below
That girl, that girl she's such a bitch
But I tell myself I can handle it
You know I don't frequent the LBC
'Cause I'm a bit too pale to run that scene
The SoCal sun has grown on me and that girl, that girl
Started with a bottle of cheap champagne
Now she's got me hooked on her like good cocaine
She's so numb, miss Novocaine, that girl, that girl
So no kid, not tonight
You're not that good and I'm not that type
She's beautiful but she's cold as ice
And that keeps me hanging on
So what am I supposed to do oh, oh
When she's so damn cold like twenty below
That girl, that girl she's such a bitch
I tell myself I can handle it
But where am I supposed to go oh oh
When she throws me out and it's twenty below
That girl, that girl she's such a trick
But I can't lie I'm in love with it
That girl, oh, oh, oh, oh
That girl, oh, oh, oh, oh
That girl, oh, oh, oh, oh
That girl, that girl
Now she won't buy my sex appeal
Just an East Coast kid with a record deal
I play her song
She plays the field, that girl, that girl
Knock me on the street in the middle of winter
My frostbite heart says, "Try to forget her"
Missed that kiss but I'll always remember
That girl, that girl
So no kid, not tonight
You're not that cool, no you're not my type
She's beautiful but she's cold as ice
And I'm still hanging on
So what am I supposed to do oh oh
When she's so damn cold like twenty below
That girl, that girl she's such a bitch
I tell myself I can handle it
But where am I supposed to go oh oh
When she throws me out and it's twenty below
That girl that girl she's such a trick
But I can't lie I'm in love with it
That girl, oh, oh, oh, oh
That girl, oh, oh, oh, oh
That girl, oh, oh, oh, oh
That girl, that girl
Sit around waiting for the spark to fade
You can add another face to your pity parade
I can't believe it
I've never felt so cheated
Knocked me down, it was all pretend
Set me back up just to do it again
You say love's overrated
I say it's complicated
What am I supposed to do oh oh
When she's so damn cold like twenty below
That girl, that girl she's such a bitch
I tell myself I can handle it
But where am I supposed to go oh oh
When she throws me out and it's twenty below
That girl that girl she's such a trick
But I can't lie I'm in love with it
That girl, oh, oh, oh, oh
That girl, that girl,
That girl, that girl,
That girl
The song "That Girl" by All Time Low is a tragic love story about a cold-hearted girl who the singer is head over heels in love with. The lyrics paint a picture of this girl being distant and unforgiving, using the metaphor of being "twenty below" to describe her icy exterior. Despite knowing that she is not good for him, the singer is unable to resist his feelings for her. He compares his addiction to her to being hooked on good cocaine, unable to let go of her even when she throws him out into the cold. The chorus repeats the line "That girl, that girl, she's such a trick, but I can't lie I'm in love with it," highlighting the singer's struggle to let go of someone who is clearly not good for him.
The song also touches on themes of fame and the music industry, with the lyrics "Just an East Coast kid with a record deal" and "I play her song, she plays the field." This adds another layer to the singer's struggle, as he is both enamored with this girl who doesn't care for him and also dealing with the pressures and temptations of his newfound success.
Overall, "That Girl" is a poignant and relatable portrait of a toxic relationship and the difficulties of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I supposed to do oh, oh
Feeling helpless and unsure about how to handle a cold and difficult girl
When she's so damn cold like twenty below
Describing the girl's behavior as cold-hearted and difficult to connect with
That girl, that girl she's such a bitch
Acknowledging the girl's unpleasant attitude and behavior
But I tell myself I can handle it
Trying to convince oneself that they can handle the difficult girl
You know I don't frequent the LBC
Admitting that they don't feel comfortable in certain environments
'Cause I'm a bit too pale to run that scene
Feeling out of place and not fitting in with the people in that area
The SoCal sun has grown on me and that girl, that girl
Adapting to the lifestyle in Southern California and acknowledging the impact the girl has had on them
Started with a bottle of cheap champagne
Recalling the beginning of the relationship with the difficult girl
Now she's got me hooked on her like good cocaine
Feeling addicted to the girl despite her negative qualities
She's so numb, miss Novocaine, that girl, that girl
Describing the girl as emotionally numb and hard to connect with
So no kid, not tonight
Rejecting advances from someone who is not their type
You're not that good and I'm not that type
Acknowledging that the other person is not their type and not worth pursuing
She's beautiful but she's cold as ice
Describing the girl as attractive but emotionally detached
And that keeps me hanging on
Holding on to the relationship despite its difficulties
But where am I supposed to go oh oh
Feeling lost when the difficult girl ends the relationship
When she throws me out and it's twenty below
Being left out in the cold both emotionally and literally
That girl, that girl she's such a trick
Acknowledging that the girl is manipulative and deceptive
But I can't lie I'm in love with it
Admitting that despite everything, they are still in love with the difficult girl
Now she won't buy my sex appeal
Realizing that the girl is not interested in them physically
Just an East Coast kid with a record deal
Feeling out of place in Southern California and recognizing their outsider status
Knock me on the street in the middle of winter
Feeling abandoned by the difficult girl during a tough time
My frostbite heart says, "Try to forget her"
Feeling emotionally frozen and unable to let go of the relationship
Missed that kiss but I'll always remember
Thinking back on positive memories from the relationship
Sit around waiting for the spark to fade
Feeling disconnected and hoping for a change in the relationship
You can add another face to your pity parade
Feeling sorry for themselves and seeing themselves as victims
I can't believe it
Feeling surprised and disappointed by the relationship's trajectory
I've never felt so cheated
Feeling unfairly treated by the difficult relationship
Knocked me down, it was all pretend
Feeling betrayed by the difficult girl's actions
Set me back up just to do it again
Feeling manipulated and used by the girl
You say love's overrated
Rejecting the idea that love is valuable or worth pursuing
I say it's complicated
Acknowledging that love can be difficult and complicated
That girl, that girl she's such a trick
Reiterating the girl's manipulative behavior
But I can't lie I'm in love with it
Acknowledging that despite everything, they are still in love with the difficult girl
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX GASKARTH, MATT SQUIRE
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