Big Girls Don't Cry
Fergie ft. The Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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The smell of your skin lingers on me now
You're probably on your flight back to your hometown
I need some shelter of my own protection, baby
Be with myself and center
Clarity, peace, serenity
I hope you know, I hope you know
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
The path that I'm walking
I must go alone
I must take the baby steps 'til I'm full grown, full grown
Fairy tales don't always have a happy ending, do they?
And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay
I hope you know, I hope you know
That this has nothing to do with you
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Like the little school mate in the school yard
We'll play jacks and Uno cards
I'll be your best friend, and you'll be mine
Valentine
Yes, you can hold my hand if you want to
'Cause I wanna hold yours too
We'll be playmates and lovers, and share our secret worlds
But it's time for me to go home
It's getting late and dark outside
I need to be with myself and center
Clarity, peace, serenity
I hope you know, I hope you know
That this has nothing to do with you
It's personal, myself and I
We've got some straightenin' out to do
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
But I've got to get a move on with my life
It's time to be a big girl now
And big girls don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
Don't cry
La da da da da da
The lyrics of Fergie's song "Big Girls Don't Cry" show the struggle of the singer as she tries to move on from a failed relationship. The smell of her partner lingers on her skin as he travels back to his hometown, but she realizes that she needs to focus on her own well-being and find peace within herself. The path she must take is a difficult one, as she faces the darkness of an uncertain future, but she knows that she must take baby steps until she is fully grown.
The singer acknowledges that her decision to move on has nothing to do with her partner and is entirely personal. They both need to straighten things out, but she misses him nonetheless. Yet, she must be brave and face her newfound independence as a big girl, leaving behind her childish ways and accepting that big girls don't cry. She compares her relationship to a friendship, suggesting that they still share a deep connection and that she will always be there for him, but they need to move on separately.
Overall, the song showcases a message of empowerment and growth, urging listeners to find peace within themselves and be brave enough to face difficult situations head-on. It acknowledges the nostalgia and pain that come with endings but assures listeners that moving on is the only way to find true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
The smell of your skin lingers on me now
I can still feel your presence on my skin
You're probably on your flight back to your home town
You have left and I assume you are on your way home
I need some shelter of my own protection baby
I need some space and time for myself to heal
To be with myself instead of calamity
I want to be alone and avoid any drama or chaos
Peace, Serenity
I seek inner peace and tranquility
I hope you know, I hope you know
I want you to understand, I hope you understand
That this has nothing to do with you
My feelings and actions are not a result of anything you did
It's personal, myself and I
This is something I need to work on personally
We've got some straightenin' out to do
I need to sort out my feelings and thoughts
And I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket
I will miss you deeply, like a child misses something familiar
But I've got to get a move on with my life
However, I need to move on and focus on myself
Its time to be a big girl now
It is time for me to take charge of my life and take responsibility for my actions
And big girls don't cry
Mature individuals do not let their emotions control them
The path that I'm walking
I am on a journey
I must go alone
I need to take this journey by myself
I must take the baby steps until I'm full grown
I need to take small steps until I am fully matured
Fairy tales don't always have a happy ending, do they
Real life is not always like a fairy tale, where everything works out perfectly
And I foresee the dark ahead if I stay
I see difficulties if I continue on this path
Like the little school mate in the school yard
We were once close like childhood friends
We'll play jacks and uno cards
We used to play games together
I'll be your best friend and you'll be mine
We were close companions and trusted each other
Valentine
We shared love and affection
Yes you can hold my hand if you want to
You can still be there for me if you wish
'Cause I want to hold yours too
I still want to be close to you
We'll be playmates and lovers and share our secret worlds
We had a special bond and were intimate together
But its time for me to go home
However, it is time for me to move on from this relationship
Its getting late, dark outside
The time has come, and it is not a pleasant one
Don't cry
I need to remain strong in the face of these challenges
La Da Da Da Da Da
Background chorus
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tobias Gad, Stacy Ferguson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marykandhai-douglas6899
Damn this song hits different when you're a full-grown adult now.
@randanaim9586
I was just thinking the same thing! It just sounded great as a kid, but now I understand the meaning.
@shylahutchins6985
i’m a child and i actually understand….
@randanaim9586
@@shylahutchins6985 You think you do, but you'll really get it when you're grown up and have had life experiences.
@missbridjety
@@randanaim9586 what they are saying is you might understand the song but as they are saying it hits different when you're an adult they mean you'll have a different understanding of and a feeling of what the song is saying/meaning.
@nosoupforyouakadelbocavist2632
Don't it? I'm in my 40s now. More relatable than ever.
@kdovedesigns
2024 now and this song still slaps hard. Such a talented singer.
@viniciusdeoliveiramiranda9407
It's true, a song of seventeen years ago
@melaniechristinee
Has always!!!❤
@traceybriscuso4333
This winter of O6 anthem... OR 07? Furtado?