Type of Girl
Danko Jones Lyrics


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She's the type of girl all the other boys
Want to know

You want to know what's hiding
Behind those blue eyes baby!
Don't care how good she looks
She's shook and you know it
I bet there's crazy going on in her mind
She'll be a helluva time but nickel
And dime
And when the tables turn you know
Who's gonna get burned
Don't think I have to spell it out
No matter what's out of her mouth
If you listen you get what you deserve

She's the type of girl all the other boys
Want to know
She looks good but you know it's all just
For show
Yesterday she winked at me but
Nothing more

Don't you take it from me I only know what
I'm talking about
I've had it done to me too many times
But it's too late when you realize
That there's something about her that
Makes you walk on the ledge
Don't try to skim on the lovin' this ain't no
Breakfast in bed
It's gonna take what you got and even that
Ain't enough
You're gonna live these words I said

She's the type of girl all the other boys
Want to know
She looks good but you know it's all just
For show
Yesterday she winked at me but
Nothing more
She's the type of girl all the other boys
Want to know

When you've got diamonds for eyes life lets
You by
You always feel like she's cutting in front
Of the line baby
When you've got diamonds for eyes you're
Always right
You always see everyone taking her side

She might have what it takes but with her I
Put on the brakes

She's the type of girl all the other boys
Want to know




She's the type of girl all the other boys
Want to know

Overall Meaning

The song "Type of Girl" by Danko Jones is a cautionary tale to all boys who fall for a girl solely based on their looks. In these lyrics, the singer warns that behind her beautiful blue eyes, there may be a complex, troubled mind that could lead to heartache. He describes her as "shook," indicating that there may be more to her than what meets the eye. The singer also warns that she may not be worth the cost, as he calls her a "helluva time" but warns that she will nickel and dime her partner.


The chorus repeats the line "she's the type of girl all the other boys want to know," with the emphasis on her physical appearance and the resulting attention. The singer acknowledges that he has been in the same situation, falling for a beautiful girl who turned out to be more trouble than she was worth. He warns the listener not to make the same mistake and describes how he learned the hard way that there is often something about her that makes you walk on the edge.


Overall, the song "Type of Girl" emphasizes the importance of looking beyond superficial appearances and recognizing that often what is on the surface does not accurately represent what lies beneath.


Line by Line Meaning

She's the type of girl all the other boys Want to know
She's the girl that every guy is interested in.


You want to know what's hiding Behind those blue eyes baby!
Her appearance might not always match her true feelings or intentions.


Don't care how good she looks She's shook and you know it
Her good looks don't guarantee a confident and stable personality.


I bet there's crazy going on in her mind She'll be a helluva time but nickel And dime
She might be unpredictable or have emotional issues, but is still entertaining to be around.


And when the tables turn you know Who's gonna get burned Don't think I have to spell it out
If things go wrong, someone is going to get hurt and it's no secret who it's going to be.


No matter what's out of her mouth If you listen you get what you deserve
If you ignore the warning signs and choose not to listen, you will likely face the consequences.


She looks good but you know it's all just For show Yesterday she winked at me but Nothing more
Her physical appearance is not always an indication of her intentions or feelings towards someone.


Don't you take it from me I only know what I'm talking about I've had it done to me too many times But it's too late when you realize
The artist has personal experience with this type of girl and understands that it's often too late to realize their true intentions.


That there's something about her that Makes you walk on the ledge Don't try to skim on the lovin' this ain't no Breakfast in bed
She might have an alluring quality that draws people towards her, but attempting to take shortcuts or manipulate the situation won't work.


It's gonna take what you got and even that Ain't enough You're gonna live these words I said
It takes a lot of effort and dedication to be with her, and even then it might not be enough to keep her from causing emotional damage.


When you've got diamonds for eyes life lets You by You always feel like she's cutting in front Of the line baby
When someone appears attractive or privileged they are often given more opportunities and attention, and can make others feel left behind.


When you've got diamonds for eyes you're Always right You always see everyone taking her side
Someone who is highly sought after tends to have a lot of support, making it difficult for others to argue against them.


She might have what it takes but with her I Put on the brakes
Despite her attractive qualities, the singer is hesitant to pursue anything with her.


She's the type of girl all the other boys Want to know
She's highly desired by many guys.


She's the type of girl all the other boys Want to know
She's highly desired by many guys.




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