What a Girl Is
Dove Cameron Lyrics


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On a scale of one to ten
I am perfect like I am
I don't need your number
We don't need your number

And those stupid magazines
Want me to change my everything
They don't even matter
They're not taking my power

I'm so over
All these voices around
They've said enough
It's my turn, let's get loud

I'll show you what girl is
'Cause all of me is perfect
Who cares about the dress size
It's all about what's inside

I'll stand up now
And won't back down
We're breaking through the surface
To show you what a girl is

Being flawless in our skin, your words don't mean anything
I'm done wasting my time (I'm done wasting my time)
I can make up my own mind (I can make up my own mind)

I'm so over
All of these voices around
They've said enough
It's my turn, let's get loud

I'll show you what girl is
'Cause all of me is perfect
Who cares about the dress size
It's all about what's inside

I'll stand up now
And won't back down
We're breaking through the surface
To show you what a girl is

You are exactly what you're made to be, I swear
Don't be afraid just to put yourself out there

It's pretty clear that you wont see us on the sidelines (no)
We're gonna take it over standing like a high-rise
Yeah, and if you ever doubt what a girl can do
sit back and let us show you, its been really nice to know you
No doubt, we're a force that's undeniable
Get together we'll work this house to bring it down on you
I've got a feeling that were gonna be there for you
Sit back and let us show you cause the girls are taking over

On a scale from one to ten, I am perfect like I am
I don't need your number, we don't need your number

I'll show you what a girl is, cause all of me is perfect
Who cares about the dress size, it's all about what's inside
I'll stand up now, and won't back down




We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is
We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is

Overall Meaning

The song "What a Girl Is" by Dove Cameron is all about self-empowerment and being comfortable in one's own skin. The lyrics talk about how the singer doesn't care about how she's perceived by others or what others expect of her. She stands her ground and doesn't back down, reminding listeners that they are perfect just the way they are. The song builds up to a triumphant message of the power of girls coming together and taking over.


The opening lyrics, "On a scale of one to ten, I am perfect like I am," set the tone for the rest of the song. Cameron is asserting her confidence and self-worth, saying that she doesn't need anyone else's validation. The following lines mention "stupid magazines" that try to make women conform to certain standards of beauty, but the singer isn't swayed by their expectations.


The chorus of the song confidently declares, "I'll show you what girl is, 'cause all of me is perfect." This repeated phrase is a reminder that no one should have to change who they are to fit into society's norms. The lyrics "Who cares about the dress size, it's all about what's inside" also reflect this message of inner beauty being more important than superficial qualities.


Overall, "What a Girl Is" is a self-affirming anthem that encourages listeners to be true to themselves and celebrate their unique qualities.


Line by Line Meaning

On a scale of one to ten
I am who I am and I don't need to be rated by anyone else


I am perfect like I am
I accept and love myself just the way I am


I don't need your number
I don't need anyone else's approval or validation


We don't need your number
As women, we don't need men's validation or approval


And those stupid magazines
Magazines can be toxic and promote harmful beauty standards


Want me to change my everything
Magazines try to convince women that they need to change every aspect of themselves


They don't even matter
Magazines don't hold any power over me


They're not taking my power
I refuse to let external influences take away my power and confidence


I'm so over
I'm tired and fed up


All these voices around
Negative voices and opinions from society and others


They've said enough
I won't listen to their negativity anymore


It's my turn, let's get loud
I'm taking control of my own narrative and expressing myself proudly


I'll show you what girl is
I'll prove to you what it means to be a strong, confident woman


'Cause all of me is perfect
I'm confident in my own skin and don't need to change for anyone else


Who cares about the dress size
A woman's worth shouldn't be based on her physical appearance


It's all about what's inside
True beauty comes from within


I'll stand up now
I won't back down or let anyone silence me


And won't back down
I'll persist in the face of adversity


We're breaking through the surface
We're making progress and overcoming barriers


To show you what a girl is
To demonstrate what it means to be a strong, confident woman


Being flawless in our skin, your words don't mean anything
Our self-confidence and love for ourselves cannot be shattered by hurtful words from others


I'm done wasting my time (I'm done wasting my time)
I won't waste any more time or energy on trying to please others


I can make up my own mind (I can make up my own mind)
I'm capable of making my own decisions and choices for myself


You are exactly what you're made to be, I swear
You are perfect just the way you are, as you were created to be


Don't be afraid just to put yourself out there
Don't be afraid to be yourself and express who you truly are


It's pretty clear that you wont see us on the sidelines (no)
Women are no longer content to sit back and let others take the lead


We're gonna take it over standing like a high-rise
Women are taking charge and rising to new heights


And if you ever doubt what a girl can do
If you underestimate women's abilities and potential


Sit back and let us show you, its been really nice to know you
We'll prove you wrong and bid you farewell


No doubt, we're a force that's undeniable
Women are a powerful and unstoppable force


Get together we'll work this house to bring it down on you
Women will come together and work to break down barriers and dismantle the patriarchy


I've got a feeling that were gonna be there for you
Women will support and uplift one another in this fight for equality


Cause the girls are taking over
Women are rising up and taking control of their own lives and futures


We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is
We're overcoming obstacles and proving to everyone what it truly means to be a strong, empowered woman




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mitchell Allan Scherr, Nikki Dame Leonti

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@natallysantos8490

Em uma escala de um a dez
Eu sou perfeita como eu sou
Eu não preciso do seu número
Nós não precisamos do seu número

E as revistas estúpidas
Que querem que eu mude tudo em mim
Elas não importam, mesmo
Elas não estão tomando meu poder

Estou bem acima dessas vozes ao meu redor
Eles já disseram suficiente
É minha vez
De falar

Eu vou te mostrar o que uma garota é
Porque tudo em mim é perfeito
Quem liga pra um tamanho de vestido
É tudo sobre o que está dentro

Vou me levantar
E não vou mais cair
Estamos indo além da superfície
Para te mostrar o que uma garota é

Somos perfeitas na nossa pele
Suas palavras não significam nada
Estou farta de perder tempo
Posso tomar minhas próprias decisões

Estou bem acima dessas vozes ao meu redor
Eles já disseram suficiente
É minha vez
De falar

Eu vou te mostrar o que uma garota é
Porque tudo em mim é perfeito
Quem liga pra um tamanho de vestido
É tudo sobre o que está dentro

Vou me levantar
E não vou mais cair
Estamos indo além da superfície
Para te mostrar o que uma garota é

Você é exatamente o que foi feita para ser
Eu juro
Não tenha medo
Apenas encare o mundo lá fora

Está bem claro que
Que você não nos verá às margens
Nós vamos tomar conta
De pé como um arranha-céu
E se alguma vez você duvidar do que uma garota pode fazer
Sente-se e deixe-nos mostrar a você
Foi realmente um prazer te conhecer
Sem dúvidas
Nós somos uma força incontestável
Aproxime-se
Nós vamos nos esforçar para te fazer entender
Eu sinto que estaremos lá por você
Sente-se e deixe-nos mostrar a você
Porque as garotas estão tomando conta

Em uma escala de um a dez
Eu sou perfeita como eu sou
Eu não preciso do seu número
Nós não precisamos do seu número

Eu vou te mostrar o que uma garota é
Porque tudo em mim é perfeito
Quem liga pra um tamanho de vestido
É tudo sobre o que está dentro

Vou me levantar
E não vou mais cair
Estamos indo além da superfície
Para te mostrar o que uma garota é
Estamos indo além da superfície
Para te mostrar o que uma garota é



@sweetheart-yp5jf

On a scale of one to ten
I am perfect like I am
I don't need your number
We don't need your number

And those stupid magazines
Want me to change my everything
They don't even matter
They're not taking my power

I'm so over
All of these voices around
They've said enough
It's my turn, let's get loud

I'll show you what girl is
'Cause all of me is perfect
Who cares about the dress size
It's all about what's inside

I'll stand up now
And won't back down
We're breaking through the surface
To show you what a girl is

Being flawless in our skin, your words don't mean anything
I'm done wasting my time (I'm done wasting my time)
I can make up my own mind (I can make up my own mind)

I'm so over
All of these voices around
They've said enough
It's my turn, let's get loud

I'll show you what girl is
'Cause all of me is perfect
Who cares about the dress size
It's all about what's inside

I'll stand up now
And won't back down
We're breaking through the surface
To show you what a girl is

You are exactly what you're made to be, I swear
Don't be afraid just to put yourself out there

It's pretty clear that you wont see us on the sidelines (no)
We're gonna take it over standing like a high-rise
Yeah, and if you ever doubt what a girl can do
sit back and let us show you, its been really nice to know you
No doubt, we're a force that's undeniable
Get together we'll work this house to bring it down on you
I've got a feeling that were gonna be there for you
Sit back and let us show you cause the girls are taking over

On a scale from one to ten, I am perfect like I am
I don't need your number, we don't need your number

I'll show you what a girl is, cause all of me is perfect
Who cares about the dress size, it's all about what's inside
I'll stand up now, and won't back down
We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is
We're breaking through the surface, to show you what a girl is



All comments from YouTube:

@Jenny-fn8lg

I love this. Disney channel needs to focus on more important issues like this one in their shows. Especially on things like Girl Meets World- rather than focusing on silly, materialistic issues as they do normally, they need to pay more attention to the shit girls go through on a day to day basis. Especially as it's a show about growing up; it needs to tackle some more ideas about feminism and how genuinely hard it is to be a girl. You're bleeding constantly, have extremely unrealistic beauty standards, are told you are too girly by some people and too boy like by others. Sexuality is something they should discuss in television too, as it would be greatly appreciated by the LGBTQA+ community to see someone who has to go through what they do. With male characters as well... It would be nice to see men who don't need to be handsome, macho, or tough to be a man. I'm especially pleased with the diversity that I'm starting to see in Disney. I hope they keep it up!

@MapperMalta

It's hard for me to be very masculine, I'm such an effeminate guy

@Jenny-fn8lg

The opposite is true for me- I'm a girl, and my parents consistently reprimand me for dressing boy-like, or for not like traditionally feminine things. I'm sick of gender categorizing, and just gender stereotypes in general. How should it affect anyone if you prefer traditionally feminine or traditionally masculine things? All in all, I think people should be able to do whatever they want as long as it doesn't hurt anybody.

@loliheartfoxy2000

FangirlingWriter I feel you I wear actual boy clothes like Minecraft shirts AND PPL DONT THINK GIRLS SHOULD DO THAT my parents want me to wear dresses to church I do but I'm a tomboy I love regular legos and not the girl sets I love video games and all that other stuff and I'm just gonna flip the bird to sexists

@meka1977

EXACTLY!! Rowan Blanchard does know a bit about feminism though

@Jenny-fn8lg

Yeah, I just wish it was included in the shows.

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@jarbincks6715

This song is so reminiscent of early 2000s pop, I love it!

@perksofbeingalameoralexand8462

I'm sixteen, and I love this song. I think it really does show a lot of the things girl go through. It basically is saying, it doesn't matter what people rate you, you are who you are. Stand up for yourself, because you're amazing just the way you are. I think the guys who rate girls before getting to know them, should take a step back and rethink the choices. Same with girls who want to judge a guy before getting to know them. Girls are rad. Guys are rad. Okay~ That's all. Thanks for this song, Disney. It will really inspire a lot of girls to speak up for themselves or believe in themselves more. Hopefully guys too!

@sebastianathiememorial520

@sTrEam BtS DyNaMitE coment is from 5 year ago

@alisebeckstead3727

Yesss

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