"We wanted take the old cliché and flip it on its head, shaking out all the negative connotations and replacing them with something empowering. Serena Williams plays like a girl and she’s the greatest athlete on the planet, you know? And what if crying was empowering instead of something that makes you weak? When we got to the bridge, I realized there was an important piece missing: What if you identify as female but aren’t gender-assigned that at birth? Or what if you’re male but in touch with your feminine side? What about my gay boys? What about my drag queens? So I decided to say, If you feel like like a girl/Then you real like a girl, and that’s my favorite lyric on the whole album.“
- Lizzo on Apple Music
Like a Girl
Lizzo Lyrics
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Woke up feelin' like I just might run for President
Even if there ain't no precedent, switchin' up the messaging
I'm about to add a little estrogen
Buy my whip by myself
Pay my rent by myself
Only exes that I care about are in my fucking chromosomes
I don't really need you, I'm Macaulay Culkin home alone
Bad bitch, diamonds in my collarbone (yee, yee)
Buy my whip by myself
Pay my rent by myself
Sugar, spice and I'm nice
Show me what you're made of
Crazy, sexy, cool baby
With or without makeup
Got nothing to prove (got nothing to prove)
But I'ma show you how I do
Find me up in Magic City bustin' hundreds by the bands
And I throw it like a girl
Throw it, throw it like a girl
Hangin' out the 750
Feelin' bossy in my city
'Cause I run it like a girl
Run it, run it like a girl
I work my femininity
I make these boys get on their knees
Now watch me do it, watch me do it
Look it, look it, I'ma do it
Like a girl (like a girl)
Like a girl (like a girl)
Shoot the car through the fire, light the kerosene (we can do it)
Lauryn Hill told me everything is everything (we can do it)
Serena Willy showed me I can win the Wimbledon (we can do it)
Uh, put me on a pedestal
Bet on me, bet I will
Sugar, spice and I'm nice
Show me what you're made of
Crazy, sexy, cool baby
With or without makeup
Got nothing to prove (got nothing to prove)
But I'ma show you how I do (but I'ma show you how I do)
Find me up in Magic City bustin' hundreds by the bands
And I throw it like a girl
Throw it, throw it like a girl
Hangin' out the 750
Feelin' bossy in my city
'Cause I run it like a girl
Run it, run it like a girl
I work my femininity
I make these boys get on their knees
Now watch me do it, watch me do it
Look it, look it, I'ma do it
Like a girl (like a girl)
Like a girl (like a girl)
So if you fight like a girl, cry like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
If you feel like a girl then you real like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
If you fight like a girl, cry like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
If you feel like a girl then you real like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
Find me up in Magic City bustin' hundreds by the bands
And I throw it like a girl (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Throw it, throw it like a girl
Hangin' out the 750 (hangin' out the 750, baby)
Feelin' bossy in my city
'Cause I run it like a girl (yeah, I run it like a girl)
Run it, run it like a girl
I work my femininity (yeah, I work it baby)
I make these boys get on their knees (get on your knees, yeah)
Now watch me do it, watch me do it
Look it, look it, I'ma do it (watch me do it)
Like a girl (like a girl)
Like a girl (like a girl, yeah)
Shit, fuck, I didn't know it was ending right there
In "Like a Girl," Lizzo opens with expressing her confidence, saying that she feels like she could run for President. She confidently claims that she doesn't need anyone else's help, and that she does everything by herself. She makes it clear that she doesn't care about any of her exes, as they are insignificant in comparison to her drive and power. Lizzo sings about embracing her femininity and uses the phrase, "run it like a girl," which is often used to insult and belittle women, to instead empower them. She references famous women who have defied gender norms, such as tennis player Serena Williams and musician Lauryn Hill, as her inspiration.
The chorus illustrates her unwavering belief in herself and her abilities, encouraging other women to be confident in themselves and take control, without needing validation from men. Lizzo also touches on the idea that being feminine doesn't make her any less powerful, and in fact, it's one of the things that makes her strong.
Lizzo's "Like a Girl" is an anthem that empowers women and encourages them to embrace their power and femininity. The song also challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes that often limit women's abilities and opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up feelin' like I just might run for President
Feeling empowered and confident, like I could do anything, even run for the highest office in the land
Even if there ain't no precedent, switchin' up the messaging
Not concerned with traditional expectations or established ways of thinking, willing to challenge the status quo
I'm about to add a little estrogen
Celebrating femininity and the unique strengths and perspectives that come with being a woman
Buy my whip by myself
Financially independent and self-sufficient, don't need a man to buy or pay for anything for me
Pay my rent by myself
Able to support myself and my own life, don't need someone else to take care of me
Only exes that I care about are in my fucking chromosomes
Not interested in past relationships, focused on my own innate qualities and strengths as a person
I don't really need you, I'm Macaulay Culkin home alone
Capable of taking care of myself and standing on my own, like the famous child actor who fended for himself in the movie Home Alone
Bad bitch, diamonds in my collarbone (yee, yee)
Assertive and confident, embracing my own strength and beauty
Sugar, spice and I'm nice
Combining traditionally feminine qualities with my own unique personality and strength
Show me what you're made of
Challenging others to step up and demonstrate their own abilities and strengths
Crazy, sexy, cool baby
Embracing my own personality and style, regardless of what others might think or say
With or without makeup
Comfortable and confident in my own natural appearance, not needing to conform to societal beauty standards
Got nothing to prove (got nothing to prove)
Confident and secure in my own abilities and worth, not needing to prove anything to anyone
But I'ma show you how I do
Demonstrating my own unique and powerful approach, despite any doubts or obstacles
Find me up in Magic City bustin' hundreds by the bands
Taking control of my own financial destiny and succeeding in a traditionally male-dominated industry
And I throw it like a girl
Proudly asserting my own feminine identity and strengths, regardless of any negative stereotypes
Hangin' out the 750
Living luxuriously and confidently, enjoying the fruits of my own success
Feelin' bossy in my city
Taking charge and leading where others might follow, unafraid to assert my own opinions and approach
'Cause I run it like a girl
Proudly demonstrating the power and strength of traditionally feminine qualities, without any need for apology or justification
I work my femininity
Integrating my own unique qualities and strengths as a woman into every aspect of my life and work
I make these boys get on their knees
Emasculating men and demonstrating my own dominance and power, unafraid to subvert traditional gender roles
Now watch me do it, watch me do it
Confidently showing off my own amazing skills and abilities, daring others to try and keep up
Like a girl
Proudly embracing my own femininity and power, unashamed of who I am and what I can do
Shit, fuck, I didn't know it was ending right there
Surprised and caught off guard by the sudden end of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melissa Viviane Jefferson, Sean Maxwell Douglas, Warren Okay III Felder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Uh (Go)
[Verse 1]
Woke up feelin' like I just might run for President
Even if there ain't no precedent, switchin' up the messaging
I'm about to add a little estrogen
Buy my whip by myself, pay my rent by myself
Only exes that I care about are in my fucking chromosomes
I don't really need you, I'm Macaulay Culkin, home alone
Bad bitch, diamonds in my collarbone (Yee, yee)
Buy my whip by myself, pay my rent by myself
[Pre-Chorus]
Sugar, spice, and I'm nice
Show me what you're made of
Crazy, sexy, cool, baby
With or without makeup
Got nothing to prove (Got nothing to prove)
But I'ma show you how I do
[Chorus]
Find me up in Magic City bustin' hundreds by the bands
And I throw it (Like a girl)
Go and throw it (Like a girl)
Hangin' out the 750, feelin' bossy in my city
'Cause I run it (Like a girl)
Run it, run it (Like a girl)
I work my femininity
I make these boys get on their knees
Now watch me do it, watch me do it
Look it, look it, I'ma do it
Like a girl (Like a girl)
Like a girl (Like a girl)
[Verse 2]
Chaka Kahn, "Through the Fire," light the kerosene (We can do it)
Lauryn Hill told me everything is everything (We can do it)
Serena Willy showed me I can win the Wimbledon (We can do it)
Uh, put me on a pedestal, bet on me, bet I will
[Pre-Chorus]
Sugar, spice, and I'm nice
Show me what you're made of
Crazy, sexy, cool, baby
With or without makeup
Got nothing to prove (Got nothing to prove)
But I'ma show you how I do (But I'ma show you how I do)
[Chorus]
Find me up in Magic City bustin' hundreds by the bands
And I throw it (Like a girl)
Go and throw it (Like a girl)
Hangin' out the 750, feelin' bossy in my city
'Cause I run it (Like a girl)
Run it, run it (Like a girl)
I work my femininity
I make these boys get on their knees
Now watch me do it, watch me do it
Look it, look it, I'mma do it
Like a girl (Like a girl)
Like a girl (Like a girl)
[Bridge]
Look, so if you fight like a girl, cry like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
If you feel like a girl, then you real like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
If you fight like a girl, cry like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
If you feel like a girl, then you real like a girl
Do your thing, run the whole damn world
[Chorus]
Find me up in Magic City bustin' hundreds by the bands
And I throw it (Like a girl)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Go and throw it (Like a girl)
Hangin' out the 750 (Hangin' out the 750, baby)
Feelin' bossy in my city
'Cause I run it (Like a girl) (Yeah, I run it like a girl)
Run it, run it (Like a girl)
I work my femininity (Yeah, I work it baby)
I make these boys get on their knees (Get on your knees, yeah)
Now watch me do it, watch me do it
Look it, look it, I'ma do it (Watch me do it)
Like a girl (Like a girl)
Like a girl (Like a girl, yeah)
[Outro]
Shit, fuck, I didn't know it was ending right there
@gcrane-rn8eq
Well you could’ve just ASKED for my wig
@aidenwolf3558
I felt the need to like twice
@mariellesflipphonetyping7893
uwu artowo but why is that an actual mood
@aidenwolf3558
@@mariellesflipphonetyping7893 ive been told that almost everything i say is a mood
@mariellesflipphonetyping7893
uwu artowo most likely is
@welchsgum7195
how impolite but we forgive the queen
@wlwcats5810
Lizzo's songs feel like a warm hug from somebody you love and I appreciate her so much
@hesperishere
i love ur username,,, we in this bitch,,
@beebee4963
Lizzo is actually unable to make a bad song, she physically cannot make one.
@memberofthelambily1340
M7MD M7MD physically also because her voice