Not Your Girl Next Door
Heather Youmans Lyrics
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You should know my type by now
Cus im, im the kind girl who wont back down
Ill break right through the door, find a way to rig the score, with all the things to say
What else can I do, To get it through to you
Im going to do it all my wayyy
So are you with me, or against me cus theres no in between yeah you know what I mean
Troublemaker, instegater
In Heather Youmans's song "Not Your Girl Next Door," the lyrics depict a strong-willed and determined woman who is not willing to back down in any situation. The opening lines of the song, "You should know my type by now, 'cause I'm the kind of girl who won't back down," set the tone for the entire song. The singer is showing confidence in her abilities to take charge and push her way through tough situations, highlighted by lines such as "I'll break right through the door, find a way to rig the score, with all the things to say."
The chorus of the song, "What else can I do to get it through to you? I'm going to do it all my way," reinforces the idea that the singer is not willing to compromise her values or beliefs for anyone. The use of repetition and strong language such as "my way" and "won't back down" solidifies the theme of empowerment and determination that runs throughout the song. The final lines of the chorus, "So are you with me, or against me 'cause there's no in-between? Yeah, you know what I mean," challenge the listener to either stand with the singer or get out of the way.
Overall, "Not Your Girl Next Door" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt underestimated or pushed aside. The lyrics and tone of the song are empowering and uplifting, encouraging listeners to take charge of their lives and do things their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
You
Referring to the listener, asking them to pay attention.
You should know my type by now
Asking the listener to understand that she is a determined and confident person.
Cus im, im the kind girl who wont back down
Describing herself as someone who is not afraid to take on a challenge and will not give up easily.
Ill break right through the door, find a way to rig the score, with all the things to say
Explaining that she will do whatever it takes to succeed, including finding a way to overcome any obstacles and using her words to persuade others.
What else can I do, To get it through to you
Expressing frustration that she has to keep proving herself and asking what more she can do to make the listener understand.
Im going to do it all my wayyy
Declaring that she will not compromise her values and will follow her own path to success.
So are you with me, or against me cus theres no in between yeah you know what I mean
Asking the listener to choose a side and make a decision about whether to support or oppose her, with no room for neutrality.
Troublemaker, instegater
Describing herself as someone who is not afraid to speak out and challenge the status quo.
Contributed by Arianna J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@laraduff4949
Great song!