Now You Know
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Seem like everywhere I go, everybody wanna know What's it like to be a girl, in the music world
The singer is constantly being questioned about what it's like to be a girl in the music industry, implying outdated gender stereotypes exist within the music world.

The scene is so sexist, believe me I get it, we'd probably sell more records if I flaunted my ass and chest but forget it
Sexism is present in the industry, and the singer acknowledges the benefits that come with sexualizing herself, but chooses not to in order to remain true to herself.

I work like one of the boys, and I'm as true as they get but I'm a lady through and through, like give me some credit I knew I'd regret it if I tried to blend in and pretend Be something other than I am
The singer works just as hard as her male counterparts, but is still proud of her femininity and rejects conforming to male standards just to fit in.

like have you noticed I'm a woman Didn't come to downplay it, or to play it up either and I'm not trying pick a fight or be nobody's leader
The artist acknowledges her gender but doesn't want to use it as a tool for attention or be seen as a leader of a feminist movement.

But it feels like everybody's just a little too interested In the fact that females can indeed make music Our interviews, our bios, - they all make it a point "Female Fronted Band, from Decatur, Illinois"
The artist expresses frustration that the media constantly emphasizes the fact that they have a female frontwoman, highlighting the idea that it's rare or unusual for women to make music.

And just once, I'd like to see some other band's resume go out of their way to say they're fronted by a male, ok? And while we're on it, let me say Women don't all sound the same Who gave us the idea that "Female Fronted" is a genre anyway?
The singer suggests that gender shouldn't be the defining characteristic of a band or artist and points out the absurdity of labeling music as a genre just based on the gender of the front person.

Wanna make it disappear, tell 'em what they wanna hear, If truth ain't pretty will you all stay with me Will you love me, love me ugly
The singer questions whether people will still respect and appreciate her even if she's honest about the struggles women face in the industry, and whether people will still love her despite not conforming to society's beauty standards.

I take the stage and before I even open my mouth, the audience assumes that they got us all figured out "Oh your band's got a chick, must be some kinda trick, there's no way she got this far without sucking somebody's"
The artist experiences prejudice and sexism where people assume they already know everything about her just because she's a woman, and assumes she only got where she is through sexual favors.

Are you kidding me? And I don't even know who's to blame Beauty sells, I buy it too, I'm trying to sell it back it you.
The artist acknowledges that beauty standards are reinforced by society, she still feels frustrated and confused about why people can't look past appearances and appreciate the talent and hard work.

So to all of ya'll making this just about ass and tits here to set the record straight, it don't gotta be this way We can change the game, rearrange the way to fame And make a bigger deal about the talent than the face
The artist calls for change in the music industry, urging people to focus on talent and skill rather than physical appearance.

I'll keep making music, you stop asking me What's it like to be a girl in the entertainment world, Cuz now you know
The singer is committed to making music regardless of the challenges she faces as a woman, and wants people to understand the issues so they can help change the industry for the better.