Girls On Top
Girlschool Lyrics


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Dirty and mean, peaches and cream
One look will turn your head around
Sugar and spice, everything nice
Now the girls are back in town
Boys will be boys so they say
But we know a better way

Girls on top

Roses and blood, leather and studs
Shouldn't push your luck to far
Nasty not cheap, bitter and sweet
We like it just the way we are
So don't call us we'll call you
Something special when we're on the loose

Girls on top

Good good girls like us
From London Town we don't mess around




Good good girls like us
You can look but don't touch

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Girlschool's "Girls On Top" are an ode to female empowerment and independence. The opening lines describe the contrasting but complementing qualities that women possess- "Dirty and mean, peaches, and cream / One look will turn your head around / Sugar and spice, everything nice." The lyrics also suggest that despite living in a society where boys are expected to be boys, women have found better ways to take charge, as they sing "Boys will be boys so they say / But we know a better way." This implies that they have found a way to stand out and take control, indicating that they are "Girls on top."


The chorus "Good good girls like us / From London Town we don't mess around / Good good girls like us / You can look but don't touch" emphasizes the confident and unapologetic nature of women. They have become aware of their worth, and are making their presence felt in a predominantly male-dominated world, where they are not just an accessory but can establish themselves as equals. The lyrics also highlight the importance of women sticking together, staying true to themselves, and refusing to lower their standards for anyone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Dirty and mean, peaches and cream
They may look pretty with their peach-like skin-tones, but they are not afraid to get their hands dirty in whatever challenge comes their way


One look will turn your head around
Girls are so pretty and powerful that just one glance from them is enough to leave a lasting impression on your mind


Sugar and spice, everything nice
Girls may look soft and pretty but they have equal measures of strength and resilience - a combination that is unbeatable


Now the girls are back in town
Girls are the centre of attention and are here to stay


Boys will be boys so they say
Typically, men are careless and juvenile in their behaviour, but the girls have a better way of doing things


But we know a better way
The girls have a better way of doing things than the boys, and they are not afraid to show it


Girls on top
The girls are strong, beautiful and authoritative - they are the ones in charge


Roses and blood, leather and studs
Girls may look pretty with roses, but they are capable of getting bloodied in fights. They may sport leather and metal studs, but they still retain their feminine charm


Shouldn't push your luck too far
While the girls are empathetic, kind and understanding, you shouldn't push your luck too far with them


Nasty not cheap, bitter and sweet
Girls may be perceived as naughty, but they are never cheap in their behaviour. They possess a perfect balance of the good and the bad, and maintain their sweetness even during the bitter moments


We like it just the way we are
The girls are comfortable with who they are, what they do and how they do it. They don't need anyone's approval or validation


So don't call us we'll call you
The girls don't need your attention, you need theirs


Something special when we're on the loose
The girls are special, and when they are given the freedom to do what they do best - the results are extra ordinary


Good good girls like us
The girls are not just good; they are exceptionally good in everything they do


From London Town we don't mess around
The girls have a no-nonsense attitude when it comes to achieving their goals, and that stems from their London upbringing


You can look but don't touch
The girls know they are pretty and worthy of attention, but they also have their boundaries. You can look at them, but it's not okay to touch them without their consent




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