All My Girls Like To Fight
Hope Tala Lyrics


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I lick their hands clean of bark and bite
So they can sleep deep at night
Ah, all my girls like to fight

I wish I could throw the first punch
But purity curbs my tongue
Ah, oh and Iโ€ฒm not gonna be the one to try
You like to make me suffer
Thought we loved one another
I saw all your old lovers around
Be quiet, don't make a sound
โ€ฒCause all your girls like to fight

I'd like to make you suffer
Thought we loved one another
I saw all my old lovers around
Be quiet, don't make a sound
โ€ฒCause all my girls like to fight

Fight, fight, fight, fight
All my girls like to fight

One with the baseball bat in the pen
Two with the sword, stick, strike and defend
Three with the kick-spin, make her the kingpin
Closes her eyes when sheโ€ฒs counting to ten
Four with the bullseye shot
Five with the flare when the target's hot
(Mmm, mmm)

Six with the stake pushed straight through your heart
Sevenโ€ฒs a tough one, selfish and smart
Eight with the reflex fast, it's a defect
Looks in your eyes when she strikes, itโ€ฒs an art
Nine with the arrow and the bow
Ten with the Glock, stashed away on the low
(Mmm, mmm)

You like to make me suffer
Thought we loved one another
I saw all your old lovers around
Be quiet, don't make a sound
โ€ฒCause all your girls like to fight

I'd like to make you suffer
Thought we loved one another
I saw all my old lovers around
Be quiet, don't make a sound
โ€ฒCause all my girls like to fight

Fight, fight, fight, fight
All my girls like to fight
Fight, fight, fight, fight
All my girls like to fight

(Mmm)
Throw the first punch
Now that weโ€ฒre done
Better put on your gun
Put your fists up or run (ah)
(Mmm, mmm)

(Mmm)
Throw the first punch
Now that we're done
Better put on your gun




Put your fists up or run (ah)
(Mmm, mmm)

Overall Meaning

The song "All My Girls Like To Fight" by Hope Tala is a song about women who are willing to fight for themselves and for each other. The lyrics of the song portray a woman who is empowered and confident in her own abilities. The line "I lick their hands clean of bark and bite" can be interpreted as the singer being able to heal her friends' wounds and protect them, both physically and emotionally. She allows them to rest peacefully because she knows she has their back when it comes to fighting for themselves. On the other hand, the singer expresses her own insecurities regarding fighting, as the line "I wish I could throw the first punch, but purity curbs my tongue" suggests. She is aware that because of her innocence and purity, she has no capacity for violence, and she feels this is a disadvantage when it comes to protecting herself or her friends.


The chorus line "All my girls like to fight" can be seen as both a celebration of women's ability to stand up for themselves and an acknowledgment of the difficulties they face. The singer recognizes that women are often put in positions where they must fight to be heard and respected, whether that is in their personal relationships, workplace or societal dynamics that undermine their success. Through the lyrics that detail the various weapons that the women in the song have at their disposal, such as a baseball bat, swords, kicks, and guns, it can be inferred that the fight they are referring to is not always physical but can manifest in different ways.


Overall, the song "All My Girls Like To Fight" is an ode to strong and independent women, who have the capacity to fight for themselves and for their fellow women when they need it.


Line by Line Meaning

I lick their hands clean of bark and bite
I help heal the wounds of the women I care for


So they can sleep deep at night
So that they can rest without worry or pain


Ah, all my girls like to fight
My friends are strong and not afraid to stand up for themselves


I wish I could throw the first punch
I desire to defend myself and fight back


But purity curbs my tongue
My moral compass holds me back from reacting with physical force


Ah, oh and Iโ€ฒm not gonna be the one to try
I am not willing to be the aggressor in a physical altercation


You like to make me suffer
You enjoy causing me emotional pain and turmoil


Thought we loved one another
I believed our relationship was based on love and mutual respect


I saw all your old lovers around
I noticed that you have had multiple partners in the past


Be quiet, don't make a sound
Stay silent and don't share my feelings or thoughts


โ€ฒCause all your girls like to fight
I realize that your previous partners were also strong and combative


One with the baseball bat in the pen
One of my friends is skilled with a baseball bat and is not afraid to use it


Two with the sword, stick, strike and defend
Two others are skilled with weapons, and will fight fiercely to protect themselves and others


Three with the kick-spin, make her the kingpin
Another friend is an expert in martial arts, and can take down opponents with ease


Closes her eyes when she's counting to ten
She focuses and meditates while preparing to fight


Four with the bullseye shot
One of my friends is a skilled marksman and can hit her target with precision


Five with the flare when the target's hot
Another friend is a quick and skilled fighter, who can engage in short, intense battles


(Mmm, mmm)
Background vocals


Six with the stake pushed straight through your heart
One of my friends is skilled with stakes, and can use them for self-defense and attack


Seven's a tough one, selfish and smart
Another friend is intelligent, self-reliant, and tough


Eight with the reflex fast, it's a defect
One of my friends has incredibly quick reflexes, which some may perceive as a flaw


Looks in your eyes when she strikes, it's an art
She makes deliberate and skilled moves, striking with purpose and precision


Nine with the arrow and the bow
Another friend is an archery expert and can use a bow and arrow for defense


Ten with the Glock, stashed away on the low
The final friend is well-prepared and carries a gun for self-defense


Throw the first punch
Be the first one to start the physical altercation


Now that we're done
Now that our relationship is over


Better put on your gun
Be prepared for an attack


Put your fists up or run (ah)
Prepare to fight or flee from danger




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@iloveyoufor10000years

"I wish i could throw the first punch, but purity coats my tongue" GIRL THIS LINE EVOKES THE REAL FEMALE EXPERIENCE!!!! I'm so sick of being the bigger person, I DO JUST WANT TO GO APESHIT

@hobiwobi5278

@GodlessPeaceSign ....ok? they meant emotions not strength...

@shellyg824

@GodlessPeaceSign that's why weapons exist

@user-te9ex5gf1l

@GodlessPeaceSign why are you so mad?? its just someone on a comment section lmao

@misskate8828

@GodlessPeaceSign "Shut yo bitch ass up" "fuck you think imma rob him with" damn I can feel your chillness from France. So calm it is relaxing *rolling eyes*

@misskate8828

โ€‹@GodlessPeaceSign I didn't defend anyone, I just gave my opinion on your statements, if you're not able to take it like a grown ass man without being insulting then: shut the fuck up you dumb whining baby.

(Just being an "assertive" "strong willed" black woman so I guess you won't have any issue with me being disrespectful)

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@tlex4524

such an elegant way of saying we want all the smoke

@ShelbieMua

Lmao ikr

@spike8965

Love yโ€™all god bless merry Christmas โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒŽ

@C00kii0

Ikr ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

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