Girls
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Lay the groove too deep
Try not to sing the words
As if you're mumbling in your sleep
Don't say that you won't do it
'Cause it's been done before
Don't start a revolution
The girls don't care
That you ache to be free
You see, the girls just want
A sweet melody
Don't quote 'Five Easy Pieces'
'TiVo Cool Hand Luke'
Don't talk about how
God is dead and love is just a fluke
Don't listen to Frank Zappa
Late Coltrane, Faust or Can
Just take that twisted heart of yours
And lay it in her hand
The girls don't care
That you ache to be free
You see, the girls just want
A sweet melody
The girls don't care
That you yearn to be free
Girls just want
A sweet, a sweet melody
Eef Barzelay's song "The Girls Don't Care" seems to be a commentary on the state of music and how musicians are often too preoccupied with trying to be different and groundbreaking that they forget to focus on the most important aspect of music - the melody. In the first verse, Barzelay urges the musician to not get too caught up in trying to showcase their technical skills and instead, focus on creating a groove that hooks the listener. He also warns against mumbling the lyrics, implying that good enunciation is important in order for the audience to understand the message of the song.
The second verse seems to be a warning against trying to be too radical in the music industry. Barzelay suggests that trying to start a revolution just because one is bored is not the way to go. He urges the musician to instead focus on creating a beautiful melody that will capture the hearts of listeners, even if it's been done before. The chorus drives home the point that ultimately, the girls (or the audience) don't really care about how free the musician wants to be or how groundbreaking they want their music to sound. All they really want is a sweet melody.
Overall, "The Girls Don't Care" seems to be a commentary on the state of music, a reminder that being different and breaking the mold is not always necessary to be successful. At the end of the day, what matters most is creating a connection with the audience through a beautiful and memorable melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't extend the solo
Don't make the instrumental section of the song longer than it needs to be and lose the rhythm of the song.
Lay the groove too deep
Create a beat that is so strong that people can't help but move to it.
Try not to sing the words as if you're mumbling in your sleep
Be clear with your words when you sing so people can hear and understand the lyrics properly.
Don't say that you won't do it 'cause it's been done before
Don't be discouraged to create something just because it has been done already.
Don't start a revolution just because you're feeling bored
Don't create chaos just because you don't know what else to do.
The girls don't care that you ache to be free
Women are not interested in your desire for freedom if you can't offer them something else.
You see, the girls just want a sweet melody
Women desire a beautiful and memorable tune.
Don't quote 'Five Easy Pieces', 'TiVo Cool Hand Luke'
Don't reference popular films just to seem intellectual or interesting.
Don't talk about how God is dead and love is just a fluke
Don't try to sound deep and philosophical by talking about controversial and depressing beliefs.
Don't listen to Frank Zappa, Late Coltrane, Faust, or Can
Don't listen to music just because it's popular or considered cool by others.
Just take that twisted heart of yours and lay it in her hand
Share the deepest and most vulnerable parts of yourself with the person you love.
The girls don't care that you yearn to be free
Women are not interested in your need for independence if you don't offer them something else.
Girls just want a sweet, a sweet melody
Women want a captivating and delightful tune.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EEF BARZELAY
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