Girls
Marina %26 the Diamonds Lyrics
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Look like a girl but I think like like a guy.
Not ladylike to behave like a slime.
Easy to be sleazy when you've got a filthy mind.
You stick to your yogurts,
I'll stick to my apple pie.
Girls are not meant to fight dirty,
Not gonna bend over and curtsey for you.
Is there any possibility,you'll quit gossiping about me?
To hide your insecurities, all you say is "blah, blah".
Girls they never befriend me,
'Cause I fall asleep when they speak,
Of all the calories they eat.
All they say is "na na na na na, na na na na na"
Girls, oh girls, wag your tails to the beat.
Of Girls Aloud, all the journos on heat,
Write such good stories.
Oh their mothers must be proud.
Making money off your insecurity and doubt.
Girls are not meant to fight dirty,
Never look a day past thirty,
Not gonna bend over and curtsy for you.
Is there any possibility, you'll quit gossiping about me?
To hide your insecurities, all you say is "blah, blah".
Girls they never befriend me,
'Cause I fall asleep when they speak,
Of all the calories they eat.
All they say is "na na na na na, na na na na na"
All they say is (na na na) "Na na na na na, na na na na na"
(I feel) I feel I've been riding in a fast car.
Burning dirty gas won't get you that far.
I feel I've been riding up the wrong path.
But I'm gonna make sure I get the last laugh.
Is there any possibility, you'll quit gossiping about me?
To hide your insecurities, all you say is "blah, blah".
Girls they never befriend me,
'Cause I fall asleep when they speak,
Of all the calories they eat.
All they say is "na na na na na", (wag you tails, wag your tails to the beat),
"Na na na na na" (wag you tails, wag your tails to the beat).
All they say is "na na na na na" (wag you tails, wag your tails to the beat),
"Na na na na na" (wag you tails, wag your tails to the beat).
The song "Girls" by Marina & the Diamonds is an anthem for women who refuse to conform to societal notions of femininity. The opening lines express the singer's belief that she has a masculine mindset despite her feminine appearance. She criticizes the notion that females must be ladylike and demure, stating that it is easy to be sleazy when one has a filthy mind. The chorus emphasizes the point that women are not meant to fight dirty, never look older than 30, or bend over to curtsy - all of which are traditional requirements for females. The lyrics question why women must always be friendly and never say anything negative. The singer notes her difficulties in making female friends because they often bore her with their discussions of calories and diets.
Line by Line Meaning
Look like a girl but I think like like a guy.
I may look like a girl, but I don't act like one. I don't follow the stereotypes associated with femininity.
Not ladylike to behave like a slime.
Being unkind or dishonest is not acceptable behavior for anyone, regardless of gender. It's not something that should be considered 'ladylike.'
Easy to be sleazy when you've got a filthy mind.
It's easy to behave inappropriately when you have impure thoughts. It's important to guard one's own mind and urges.
You stick to your yogurts, I'll stick to my apple pie.
I'll make my own choices about what I eat, and won't let anyone tell me what's 'appropriate' for a girl to consume.
Girls are not meant to fight dirty, never look a day past thirty, not gonna bend over and curtsey for you.
There are societal expectations placed on women to act a certain way and look a certain age. I refuse to conform to those standards and won't be a pushover for anyone - I won't act subservient to them.
Is there any possibility, you'll quit gossiping about me? To hide your insecurities, all you say is 'blah, blah'.
People who gossip usually do so to cover their own insecurities. I ask that you stop talking about me behind my back because it's hurtful and unnecessary.
Girls they never befriend me, 'cause I fall asleep when they speak, of all the calories they eat.
I have trouble making friends who are girls because often they talk about superficial things like calories and dieting, which I find boring and unimportant.
All they say is 'na na na na na, na na na na na'.
I feel like the conversations girls have around me are meaningless and empty, represented by the nonsense phrase 'na na na'.
Girls, oh girls, wag your tails to the beat. Of Girls Aloud, all the journos on heat, write such good stories.
Girls are often objectified by the media and expected to act a certain way. This pressure is exemplified by the treatment of the British girl group Girls Aloud, who were the subject of much attention by the press.
Oh their mothers must be proud. Making money off your insecurity and doubt.
The media profits off of making girls feel insecure and inferior. This is a harmful cycle that ultimately does not benefit anyone, and is not something to be celebrated.
I feel I've been riding in a fast car. Burning dirty gas won't get you that far. I feel I've been riding up the wrong path. But I'm gonna make sure I get the last laugh.
I sometimes feel like my life is moving too quickly and in the wrong direction. But I'm determined to overcome any obstacles and ultimately succeed, even if others don't believe in me.
All they say is 'na na na na na' (wag you tails, wag your tails to the beat), 'na na na na na' (wag you tails, wag your tails to the beat).
Girls often seem to be talking without saying anything meaningful, just like the 'na na na' phrase. This is emphasized by the repetition of the line and the suggestion to 'wag your tails,' implying that these conversations are animalistic and devoid of real substance.
Contributed by Liam M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.