On working with Peaches:
"I had been incredibly inspired Peaches and her raw, matter of facts & blunt way of expressing sexuality with drum and bass. I must have listened to her albums a zillion times during the making of “Stripped”. She was refreshing and bold. Having her guest on the record was a full circle moment for me. And to do it with Le-Tigre- an all female band, brought out a new relaxed, laid back vibe to my approach that was fun to play with."
– Via Christina Aguilera’s Instragram Story (July, 2020)
My Girls
Christina Aguilera Lyrics
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They got guitar picks in their purses, Louboutins on their feet
They got no time for waiting in lines
They got sex and 808s running through their dirty minds
My girls, we're running the show
My girls, we're teasing all the boys on the go
My girls, 'cause that's the way that we roll
Now shout, my girls we're stronger than one
Now shout, and sometimes we gotta have fun (come on!)
My girls headed to the city, y'all
We got Cosmo on the dash and tickets on the floor
We got Sia, and Rhonna, and Peaches too
We got Johanna and JD and we're coming for you
My girls (my girls)
My girls, we're running the show
My girls, we're teasing all the boys on the go
My girls, 'cause that's the way that we roll
My girls, so ladies step it up and take control
Now shout, my girls we're stronger than one
Now shout, and sometimes we gotta have fun (come on!)
My girls are screaming, and yelling, and getting loud
My girls are shaking up the party while you're getting down
My girls are singing, and dancing and having fun
My girls are cooking up a beat, and they want you to come
I like my girls hot, sweet, tough, or play me
Either way trainable primate
Self reliant, giant, death defiant,
No Colby Briant
I take it both for you, if you give me a taste
I wreck a mullet or two yeah below the waist
You're my bff, you're my 606
303 am I swingin'
My girls stay close when they see trouble around
They got jewels on their fingers, it's about to go down
We got no time for haters you know, we just came to party
Come on, now here we go
My girls, we're running the show
My girls, we're teasing all the boys on the go
My girls, cause that's the way that we roll
My girls, so ladies step it up and take control
Now shout, my girls we're stronger than one
Now shout, and sometimes we gotta have fun
My girls we're stronger than one
Now shout, and sometimes
Now shout, we gotta have fun
Christina Aguilera's song "My Girls" is an anthem to female empowerment, highlighting the strength, confidence, and independence of women. The song's opening lines suggest that her feminine friends can rock both lipstick and guitar picks, showcasing both their strength and femininity. They assert themselves in the music industry and have no time for waiting in line. Instead, they use their dirty, sexy minds and strong beats to make it to the top. The chorus asserts that women run the show and are capable of taking control, while also having fun and teasing boys along the way.
The second verse celebrates the individuality of these women, citing specific friends of Aguilera's, including Sia, Rhonna, Peaches, Johanna, and JD. Together, they are on a mission and have the confidence to scream, dance, and sing their way to their goals. The closing of the song highlights the bond between these women and the importance of standing together, both in good times and in the face of trouble. Ultimately, "My Girls" encourages women to embrace their strength, take control, and have fun along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
My girls wear lipstick while they're making my beats
My female friends are talented music producers who look good while doing it
They got guitar picks in their purses, Louboutins on their feet
They have everything they need to be fashionable musicians while performing
They got no time for waiting in lines
They are incredibly busy and important to be wasting time waiting for anything
They got sex and 808s running through their dirty minds
Their music is provocative and they constantly think of new ways to make it exciting
My girls, we're running the show
The women in my life are in charge and in control
My girls, we're teasing all the boys on the go
We enjoy flirting with and being pursued by men
My girls, 'cause that's the way that we roll
This is just our way of life and we have no intention of changing it
My girls, so ladies step it up and take control
Women should follow our lead and take control of their own lives
My girls headed to the city, y'all
We are going to the city to take over and be noticed
We got Cosmo on the dash and tickets on the floor
We're ready to party and enjoy ourselves with drinks and admission in hand
We got Sia, and Rhonna, and Peaches too
Our friends and idols include these talented female musicians
We got Johanna and JD and we're coming for you
We're confident in our abilities and ready to prove ourselves to the world
My girls are screaming, and yelling, and getting loud
We like to make noise and be noticed, even if it's a bit chaotic
My girls are shaking up the party while you're getting down
We take over any event we attend and have more fun than anyone else
My girls are singing, and dancing and having fun
We love to have a good time and express ourselves through music and movement
My girls are cooking up a beat, and they want you to come
We're making great music and want people to join us in enjoying it
My girls stay close when they see trouble around
We have each other's backs and stay together in difficult situations
They got jewels on their fingers, it's about to go down
They're ready to get wild and have a good time, and their flashy jewelry shows it
We got no time for haters you know, we just came to party
We don't let negativity affect us and are just here to enjoy ourselves
My girls we're stronger than one
Together, we are a powerful and unstoppable force
Now shout, and sometimes we gotta have fun
Let loose and enjoy the moment
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHRISTINA AGUILERA, JOCELYN SAMSON, JOHANNA FATEMAN, JOHANNA RACHEL FATEMAN, KATHLEEN M. HANNA, MERRILL BETH NISKER
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