Girls
Baby Genius Lyrics


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un-self-secure, trying to hush it up
so long together they've been acting like someone
who is carefree sure at all

gossip and style
boyfriends fade away
they think they don't need anybody to be there
especially no male

spices are gone 2001
remind yourself of what's going on
there's no reason
to be stupid
to be someone else
acting is wrong
cool yourself down
remind yourself of what's going on
there is no reason for

partying on
shaking all night long
but you desire getting asked by your boyfriend
for a lovely stay at home
you don't wanna tell
scared of silly rules
and then you are making jokes




of someone else's boyfriend
going home confused

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Baby Genius's song "Girls," the lyrics describe girls who lack self-confidence and feel the need to act carefree and sure of themselves. They try to hide their insecurities and to appear as if they don't need anyone, especially male attention. The second verse conveys that these girls prioritize their gossip and style over their relationships, and their boyfriends come and go. The spices being "gone 2001" can be interpreted as a reference to the concept of "spicing up" a relationship, and the lyrics suggest that the girls have lost that spark. The chorus advises these girls to cool down and stop pretending to be someone else, as acting is wrong. They should remind themselves of what's important and avoid being stupid. The third verse highlights their desire for a loving relationship and staying at home instead of partying, yet they are scared of silly rules and make fun of others to hide their confusion.


Line by Line Meaning

un-self-secure, trying to hush it up
Feeling insecure, trying to hide it and put on a brave face


so long together they've been acting like someone
Been together for a while but acting differently than they truly feel


who is carefree sure at all
Trying to appear carefree and confident


gossip and style
Focused on gossip and keeping up with the latest trends


boyfriends fade away
Relationships don't seem to last long


they think they don't need anybody to be there
Believe they don't need anyone's help or support


especially no male
Particularly feel they don't need a male's help or support


spices are gone 2001
The excitement and newness of their relationships is gone


remind yourself of what's going on
Take a moment to consider the reality of the situation


there's no reason
There is no valid reason


to be stupid
To act foolishly or recklessly


to be someone else
To pretend to be someone other than oneself


acting is wrong
Pretending is not honest or genuine


cool yourself down
Calm down and think clearly


partying on
Continuing to party and stay out all night


shaking all night long
Dancing excessively for the entire night


but you desire getting asked by your boyfriend
Secretly longing for your boyfriend to ask you to stay home


for a lovely stay at home
To spend a quiet, enjoyable night at home with your boyfriend


you don't wanna tell
Feeling embarrassed or reluctant to express your true feelings


scared of silly rules
Feeling fearful of societal expectations or norms


and then you are making jokes
Using humor to deflect from your true feelings


of someone else's boyfriend
Making fun of another person's relationship


going home confused
Feeling uncertain or unsure of how to proceed




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