Girls
Eve Lyrics


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Momma said it's hard to tell
Didn't say how bad it feels, fine
Once is enough to grow
She never knows what's in my bones, fine
As we all know love is sweet but also fatal
And you'll learn to freeze yourself
like a metal girl
Like I said, when you've been through it
then you're a metal girl
Lift your pride, girl wipe your eyes
girl let it shine
And that's the way I survive
Turn around and see me cry
This would be the final time
Turn around and keep your lies
Gonna make it tough tonight
No victors in this game
This is what I've been told, lies
Look out what I was built for
Wasn't to lose it all, fight
As we all know love is sweet but also fatal
And you'll learn to freeze yourself
like a metal girl
Like I said, when you've been through it
then you're a metal girl
Lift your pride, girl wipe your eyes
girl let it shine
And that's the way I survive
Turn around and see me cry
This would be the final time
Turn around and keep your lies
Gonna make it tough tonight
When the rain falls down
it cools my heart
Platinum made my soul so keep your crap away
All I got from you was torture
So it's time for me to be like,
for me to be like
Like a metal girl
Turn around and see me cry
This would be the final time
Turn around and keep your lies
Gonna make it tough tonight
Turn around and see me cry
This would be the final time
Turn around and keep your lies
Gonna make it tough tonight
Won't you go and leave my side
just leave my side




This would be the final time to see me cry
you see me cry

Overall Meaning

Eve's song "Girls" is about finding strength in oneself after a painful experience in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the persona in the song has gone through heartbreak, and is now learning how to "freeze" herself and become a "metal girl," someone who is stronger and able to resist the pain of love. The persona acknowledges the fatal nature of love, but at the same time, refuses to give up on it entirely. She asks women to lift their pride, wipe their eyes, and let their shine come through.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the key message. The persona repeats that when someone goes through a heartbreak, they become a "metal girl" - someone who is unbreakable and able to weather any storm. She urges women to turn around and keep their lies, indicating that they should be honest with themselves and not give in to the belief that love always ends in heartbreak.


One of the most interesting facts about the song is that it features a sample from a classic '80s pop song called "Cold War" by Janelle Monae. Another interesting fact is that the song was produced by Swizz Beatz, who is known for his work with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Additionally, the song was released in 2013, after Eve had taken a long hiatus from making music. She had moved to London and was focused on her acting career, but decided to return to music after feeling inspired by the city's vibrant music scene.


Line by Line Meaning

Momma said it's hard to tell
My mother warned me that it's difficult to distinguish between right and wrong.


Didn't say how bad it feels, fine
However, she did not prepare me for how hurtful it can be.


Once is enough to grow
One painful experience can be enough to make you stronger.


She never knows what's in my bones, fine
Even my mother cannot understand the deep pain that I feel inside.


As we all know love is sweet but also fatal
Love can be wonderful, but it can also lead to heartbreak and pain.


And you'll learn to freeze yourself like a metal girl
To protect yourself from the pain of love, you'll learn to become cold and unfeeling like metal.


Like I said, when you've been through it then you're a metal girl
Only after experiencing the pain of love can you truly understand what it means to become numb to it.


Lift your pride, girl wipe your eyes girl let it shine
Don't let the pain of love bring you down. Keep your head held high, wipe away your tears, and let your inner strength shine through.


And that's the way I survive
By staying strong and not letting love break me, I am able to survive the pain.


Turn around and see me cry this would be the final time turn around and keep your lies
This is the last time I will let you see me cry. I won't listen to any more of your lies.


Gonna make it tough tonight no victors in this game
I'm going to make it hard for you tonight. Love is not a competition, there are no winners.


Look out what I was built for wasn't to lose it all fight
I was not made to lose everything in love. I will fight to protect myself and my heart.


When the rain falls down it cools my heart
The rain is a metaphor for the tears that fall from my eyes. They help to cool my heart and ease the pain.


Platinum made my soul so keep your crap away
I am valuable and strong like platinum. I don't need your negativity in my life.


All I got from you was torture
All you brought me was pain and suffering.


So it's time for me to be like for me to be like like a metal girl
It's time for me to become tough and unfeeling, like a metal girl.


Won't you go and leave my side just leave my side this would be the final time to see me cry you see me cry
I'm asking you to leave me and my pain behind. This is the last time you will see me cry.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@iammercy7572

For me, top 20 female rappers list/ playlist:
1 - Eve (She is up there with the fellas)
2 - Missy Elliot (lyrics & visuals)
3 - Nikki * (hit banger)
3 - Rapsody * (most authentic today)
4 - Queen Latifah
5 - McLyte
6 - Lil Kim
7 - Megan Thee Stallion**
7 - Sampa The Great**
8 - Lauryn Hill*** (lost direction else #3)
8 - Cardi B*** (Cadence < Megan & Nikki)
9 - Foxy Brown
10 - Da Brat
11 - Rémy Ma
12 - Lisa Lopes (girl band limited her)
13 - Trina
14 - Doja Cat (Megan has more hits)
15 - Iggy Azalea (Yeah, she had mega hits)
16 - Saweetie
17 - Rico Nasty
18 - Latto
19 - City Girls
20 - Lady Leshurr



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