Girls Like You
Anything But Joey Lyrics
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It's not a question it's hypothetical, between friends between strangers
Between us there's no danger. So let it out, (let it out) let it out (let it out)
(chorus) For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
I'm a sharp guy and I wear glasses, got a tattoo but I don't kick asses
Dropped out of school cause I don't like my classes
I drink the bud cause I don't smoke grasses
I write the songs for the popular masses. Now I'm asking you what are my chances
Of us going out (of us going out) Of us going out (of us going out)
(chorus) For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
Right from the start I gave you warning
Will I still find you in the morning?
I know I'm doing you wrong that's why I'm singing this song
Out loud (so loud) I'm proud of me
Cause I can see three ways to get you to me:
Head hand Heart.
(chorus) For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
Why do girls like you like me?
Why do girls like you like me?
Why do girls like you like me?
Why do girls like you like me?
The lyrics to "Girls Like You" by Anything But Joey express the frustration of the songwriter in trying to understand what girls like. He is self-aware and describes himself as a "sharp guy," but also admits dropped out of school and drinks beer instead of smoking weed. He writes songs for the mainstream but is unsure of his chances with someone he is interested in. Despite this insecurity, he encourages the listener to "let it out," and confess their thoughts and feelings.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the line "For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like," emphasizing the central theme of not understanding what women want. The bridge confesses that the singer knows he's doing something wrong but continues to do it anyway.
The song highlights the stereotypical dating and attraction quandaries that are still prevalent in contemporary culture. The lyrics mirror the prevailing sentiment that men often find it challenging to comprehend what women find attractive.
Line by Line Meaning
I write the songs for the popular masses. Now I'm asking you what are my chances
I create music that is intended for a wide audience. Can you give me an idea of my chances with you?
It's not a question it's hypothetical, between friends between strangers
This is not a direct question, it's more of a hypothetical scenario that could apply to any two people, whether they're friends or strangers.
Between us there's no danger. So let it out, (let it out) let it out (let it out)
There's no risk between us, so feel free to share your thoughts and feelings openly (let it out).
(chorus) For all of whatever I am will never understand, what girls like you like
Regardless of who I am or what I do, I'll never fully grasp what girls like you are attracted to.
I'm a sharp guy and I wear glasses, got a tattoo but I don't kick asses
I may look a certain way, but I don't fit every stereotype. I'm intelligent and have tattoos, but I'm not a violent person.
Dropped out of school cause I don't like my classes
I left school because I didn't enjoy my classes.
I drink the bud cause I don't smoke grasses
I prefer drinking beer to smoking marijuana.
Of us going out (of us going out) Of us going out (of us going out)
What are the chances of us going out on a date?
Right from the start I gave you warning
I warned you about who I am and what I'm like from the beginning.
Will I still find you in the morning?
Will you still be interested in me tomorrow morning?
I know I'm doing you wrong that's why I'm singing this song
I'm aware that my actions could be seen as hurtful, which is why I'm expressing myself through music.
Out loud (so loud) I'm proud of me
I'm proud of myself for being able to express my emotions publicly and boldly (out loud).
Cause I can see three ways to get you to me: Head hand Heart.
I believe there are three ways to win your affection: intellectually (head), physically (hand), and emotionally (heart).
Why do girls like you like me?
I'm still trying to understand why someone like you is attracted to someone like me.
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