Girl Like Me
Beth Crowley Lyrics
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I know you think she's hot,
By all standards, she's a perfect ten, it's true.
She's your living dream,
Off the pages of a magazine,
Probably, a better than me for you.
But I've got a sexy personality,
Don't have big boobs,
But I've been told I'm kind of funny.
(Yeah, I made that up.)
Just don't give in to the stereotype,
Of what a guy, who looks like you is supposed to like.
I know it may be crass but I could kick that skinny bitch's ass,
Just take a chance on a girl like me.
She's a piece of work,
No one should have that much perk,
Oh so classy while she's dancing on the bar.
While I read Keats and Poe,
And as far as looks go,
No one's run away from me in fear so far.
'Cause I've got a bangin' set of listening skills,
I know how to bake,
Well just the box kind of cake,
But I think it still tastes pretty good,
Especially funfetti.
(What? It's delicious.)
Just don't give in to the stereotype,
Of what a guy, who looks like you is supposed to like.
I know it may be crass but I could kick that skinny bitch's ass,
Just take a chance on a girl like me.
Baby you should be with me,
Oh I could give you fifty reasons,
Face it all she'll ever give you is,
Venereal diseases.
You'll break my heart if you prove that the movies lie,
But in the end the quirky chick still gets the guy.
So don't give in to the stereotype,
Of what a guy, who looks like you is supposed to like.
I know it may be crass but I could kick that skank whore's fake tanned ass,
Just take a chance on a girl like me.
The song "Girl Like Me" by Beth Crowley is a powerful and empowering anthem for all those women who do not fit into the traditional standards of beauty. The lyrics describe a girl who feels inadequate and inferior to another girl who is blonde, perfect-looking, and off the pages of a magazine. But the singer points out that she has a sexy personality, is funny, and has a bangin' set of listening skills. She also knows how to bake a cake, albeit just the box kind, and is confident that she can kick the other girl's skinny ass. The singer urges the guy to look beyond the stereotype of what he is supposed to like and take a chance on a girl like her.
The song highlights the fact that we live in a world where people are constantly judged on their looks, and those who do not fit into the societal norms of appearance are often made to feel inferior. The singer challenges this norm and redefines what it means to be attractive. She urges the listener to look beyond the surface and appreciate the qualities that truly matter in a person.
In conclusion, "Girl Like Me" is a powerful song that challenges societal norms and redefines what it means to be attractive. The lyrics highlight the importance of personality, humor, and intelligence and urges the listener to look beyond the stereotype and take a chance on a girl like her.
Line by Line Meaning
She's blonde, I'm not,
I don't fit the typical mold of what you're 'supposed' to find attractive.
I know you think she's hot,
I understand that you find her physically attractive.
By all standards, she's a perfect ten, it's true.
She's the epitome of conventional beauty standards.
She's your living dream,
She's the ideal girl you could ever dream of.
Off the pages of a magazine,
She's like a model that you would see in a magazine.
Probably, a better than me for you.
She might be a much better fit for you than I am.
But I've got a sexy personality,
I may not have the looks, but I have a magnetic and charismatic personality.
Not a size two,
I don't have the typical slim and slender physique.
Don't have big boobs,
I don't have the stereotypical large breasts of a conventional beauty.
But I've been told I'm kind of funny.
I have a good sense of humor that people enjoy.
(Yeah, I made that up.)
Just a playful admission that she added that previous line for emphasis.
Just don't give in to the stereotype,
Don't let societal expectations and stereotypes dictate your preferences.
Of what a guy, who looks like you is supposed to like.
Don't fall into the trap of only being attracted to a certain type of person based on your appearance.
I know it may be crass but I could kick that skinny bitch's ass,
She's not afraid to show that she's tough and can hold her own against the 'perfect ten.'
Just take a chance on a girl like me.
Give me a chance, even though I might not fit the mold.
She's a piece of work,
She's not just beautiful, but she's something of a character.
No one should have that much perk,
She has an excessive amount of energy and enthusiasm.
Oh so classy while she's dancing on the bar.
Even while being audacious, she still manages to exude sophistication.
While I read Keats and Poe,
She prefers intellectual pursuits that expand her mind.
And as far as looks go,
While she might not have conventional looks, she has plenty else to offer.
No one's run away from me in fear so far.
Despite not being the norm, she hasn't received negative reactions for her looks so far.
'Cause I've got a bangin' set of listening skills,
She's good at listening, empathizing and communicating with others.
I know how to bake,
She's not just smart, but she's creative and able to make things from scratch.
Well just the box kind of cake,
She might not be a professional chef, but she can still make something tasty.
But I think it still tastes pretty good,
While it might not be gourmet or fancy, she's still proud of her skills.
Especially funfetti.
Funfetti is a particular type of cake that she really likes and does well.
Baby you should be with me,
She's making a personal appeal, calling him baby and telling him that he should choose her.
Oh I could give you fifty reasons,
She has many compelling reasons why she would be a better fit for him.
Face it all she'll ever give you is,
The 'perfect ten' might be physically attractive, but she doesn't have much else to offer.
Venereal diseases.
A humorous jab at the physical risks and liabilities of indiscriminate hookups.
You'll break my heart if you prove that the movies lie,
She fears that he might choose the conventional girl and break her heart, as usually happens in romantic comedies.
But in the end the quirky chick still gets the guy.
Referencing a common trope in rom-coms - that the unconventional girl, in the end, usually wins the guy.
Just take a chance on a girl like me.
She's asking for him to overlook the superficial expectations and focus on what she has to offer.
Just don't give in to the stereotype,
Repeating the earlier advice to be wary of preconceived notions.
Of what a guy, who looks like you is supposed to like.
This expectation is so strong that it's worth repeating - not every guy likes the same type of girl.
I know it may be crass but I could kick that skank whore's fake tanned ass,
Again, emphasizing her scrappy, tough side, she's willing to take on anyone who thinks she's inferior.
Just take a chance on a girl like me.
Repeating the optimistic call to action that she's confident she can be the person he needs.
Contributed by Sebastian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.