This Little Girl
Cady Grove Lyrics


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You got your keys, but where ya goin'?
The third degree just isn't workin'
Cause you walked out without asking me to go
And if I followed you home, would you be alone?

I checked your phone, 'cause it was beepin'
Are you alone?
I know you're creepin'
Cause you walked out without asking me to go
But if I followed you home, I hope you're alone

I'm three steps from the edge, woah
Don't push me over it
Don't you know, don't you know

Every girl is capable of murder, if you hurt her
Watch out you don't push me any further, any further
You're not the only one walking 'round with a loaded gun
This little girl is capable of murder, 'cause you hurt her

My hands are clean, not yet a killer
Ain't I your queen?
And did you tell her?
Cause you broke down all my shoulda known betters
And then I followed you home, throwin' sticks and stones

I'm two steps from the edge, woah
Don't push me over it
Don't you know, don't you know

Every girl is capable of murder, if you hurt her
Watch out you don't push me any further, any further
You're not the only one walking 'round with a loaded gun
This little girl is capable of murder, 'cause you hurt her

Don't you know you should never treat a girl like that?
Got a good alibi and my bag's all packed
Don't you know you should never treat a girl like that?
Cause the next one's gonna have a hammer pulled back

Every girl is capable of murder
So watch out you don't push me any further
(But you fucking hurt her)

Every girl is capable, if you hurt her
Watch out you don't push me any further
You're not the only one walkin' round with a loaded gun




This little girl is capable of murder (hey!)
This little girl is capable of murder, 'cause you hurt her

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cady Groves's song "This Little Girl" reveal a woman's anger and frustration toward a man who has hurt her emotionally. She begins by questioning where he is going with his keys and wonders if he would be alone if she followed him home. She then admits to checking his phone and accuses him of cheating on her. The chorus is a warning that "every girl is capable of murder" if pushed too far, and she is on the brink of being pushed over the edge. The second verse reveals that she did follow him home and threw things at him in anger. She warns him not to treat girls poorly because the next one might be even more dangerous than she is.


The song seems to be a reaction to the cultural stereotype of women as emotional creatures who lash out unpredictably when hurt. Groves is turning that stereotype around and using it as a weapon—warning men not to underestimate or mistreat women. The image of a "little girl" with a loaded gun is both frightening and empowering, suggesting that women have more strength and potential than they are often given credit for.


Overall, "This Little Girl" is a powerful anthem for any woman who has been hurt or underestimated. It highlights the anger and frustration that women often feel in male-dominated spaces and calls for men to treat women with respect and dignity.


Line by Line Meaning

You got your keys, but where ya goin'?
Where are you going with those keys of yours?


The third degree just isn't workin'
You asking me questions isn't making me spill my secrets.


Cause you walked out without asking me to go
You left without me, and I don't know where you're going.


And if I followed you home, would you be alone?
I wonder if you're going home by yourself; can I follow you and find out?


I checked your phone, 'cause it was beepin'
Your phone kept ringing, so I checked it out.


Are you alone?
Are you by yourself?


I know you're creepin'
I have a feeling you're doing something suspicious.


But if I followed you home, I hope you're alone
If I followed you home, I hope you're not with someone else.


I'm three steps from the edge, woah Don't push me over it Don't you know, don't you know
I'm about to lose it, please don't make me snap. Do you not understand how close I am to the edge?


Every girl is capable of murder, if you hurt her Watch out you don't push me any further, any further You're not the only one walking 'round with a loaded gun This little girl is capable of murder, 'cause you hurt her
If you hurt a girl, you better watch your back She can be just as dangerous, if not more so This girl in particular has been pushed too far.


My hands are clean, not yet a killer Ain't I your queen? And did you tell her?
I haven't done anything yet, but I could if pushed too much. Aren't I in charge of this relationship? Did you tell her about us?


Cause you broke down all my shoulda known betters And then I followed you home, throwin' sticks and stones
You made me ignore my instincts, my warning signs. And then I followed you home, ready to throw things.


I'm two steps from the edge, woah Don't push me over it Don't you know, don't you know
I'm even closer to losing my temper now. Will you let me fall?


Don't you know you should never treat a girl like that? Got a good alibi and my bag's all packed Don't you know you should never treat a girl like that? Cause the next one's gonna have a hammer pulled back
Treating a girl poorly is a mistake you'll regret. I'm ready to leave and I have a good excuse. Don't do it again, or there will be consequences.


Every girl is capable, if you hurt her Watch out you don't push me any further You're not the only one walkin' round with a loaded gun This little girl is capable of murder (hey!) This little girl is capable of murder, 'cause you hurt her
Girls can be dangerous, especially when provoked. Don't underestimate me, I can be just as deadly. You've hurt me, and now you'll see the extent of your mistake.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CADY GROVES, SEAN DOUGLAS, TOM MEREDITH

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Dani Ruark

uploaded in 2011

A FEW YEARS LATER.....



2014: "yeah this song is awesome!" "can't believe it's been 3 years."



2017: "wow...people still listen to this song....and I love it!!!"

this really is a good song and I still listen to it and so do my friends.



Latasha Saylor

Lyrics:
You got your keys , but where you going
The third degree just isn’t working
Cause you walked out without asking me to go
And if I followed you home , would you be alone?

Pause (8 sec music break)

I checked your phone , cause it was beeping
Are you alone? I know your creeping
Cause you walked out without asking me to go
But if I follow you home , I hope your alone.

I’m 3 steps from the edge (woahhh)
Don’t push me over it
(Don’t ya know, don’t ya know)
Every girl is capable of murder , if you hurt her
Watch out! You don’t push me any further (any further)
You’re not the only one walking round with a loaded gun
This little girl is capable of murder ..(cause you hurt her)

My hands are clean , not yet a killer
Ain’t I your queen? And did you tell her?
Cause you broke down all my shoulda known betters
And I followed you home , throwing sticks and stones

Scene pause (38 sec)

Well I’m 2 steps from the edge (woahhh)
Don’t push me over it!
(Dont ya know, don’t ya know)
Every girl is capable of murder , if you hurt her
Watch out you don’t push me any further (any further)
You’re not the only one walking round with a loaded gun
This little girl is capable of murder (cause you hurt her)

(Murder)


Don’t you know you should never treat a girl like that?
Got a good alibi and my bags all packed

Don’t you know you should never treat a girl like that?
Cause the next ones gonna have the hammer pulled back

Every girl is capable of murder
So watch out, you don’t push me any further
(But you fucking hurt her)

Every girl is capable of murder (if your hurt her)
Watch out! You don’t push me any further (any further)
You’re not the only one walking round with a loaded gun
This little girl is capable of murder (hey)
This little girl is capable of murder (cause you hurt her)



All comments from YouTube:

Heidi Keil

My heart absolutely breaks after hearing the news of Cady’s death. Such a talented, incredible singer who will be sorely missed. This was by far one of my favorite songs.

ダビオン

@Clown Princess of Fear Its still tragic either way

FloralGoddess

Heartbroken 💔

FeatheryBird

dome ENT. firm Wow you believe that, please expound on that.Where would she be?

John Pickman

I couldn't care less.
Flame me all you want I won't respond

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Demi Madra

The world has lost another beautiful soul and voice. Rest In Peace. Condolences to your family and friends.

sydnie

Wait she passed away :(

Jessie Perez

Oh no😭😭😭💔 I watched one of her live streams on some app years ago and I asked her to sing this song and she did.

Michaela Emily

Sydnie yes from alcohol abuse ):

Ashley Robyn

Howww nooo

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