Girls
Marina The Diamonds Lyrics
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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
Never look a day past thirty
Is there any possibility
You'll quit gossiping about me
To hide your insecurities
All you say is "blah, blah"
Girls they never hear from me
Because 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)
Girls, oh girls, buying cheap magazines
Cut out the face and you cut out the dream
'Cause this was all you ever wanted to be
Give in and you go to fuel a new security
Girls are not meant to fight dirty
Never look a day past thirty
Not gonna bend over and courtesy for you
Is there any possibility
You'll quit your sucking up on me
To hide your insecurities
All you say is "blah, blah"
Girls they never hear from me
Because 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)
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 your sucking up on me
To hide your insecurities
All you say is "blah, blah"
Girls they never hear from me
Because 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)
Girls, wag your tails to the beat (na na na na na)
The song "Girls" by Marina and the Diamonds is a feminist anthem that challenges gender norms and cultural expectations about how women should behave. The lyrics suggest that the singer is comfortable with her femininity, but refuses to conform to traditional stereotypes that dictate how women should act and think. She proclaims that she thinks like a man, which could be interpreted as saying she is just as capable, intelligent and independent as men are. Additionally, she mocks women who exist only to please men or obsess over their appearance and weight, remaining in control over her body and self.
The lyrics also address the pressure many girls feel from society to conform to certain expectations of beauty and behavior. Many girls feel like they have to starve themselves or purchase make-up to meet certain standards of attractiveness. However, the song encourages girls to resist these pressures and to avoid compromising their individuality or self-worth to fit into someone else's mold.
Overall, "Girls" is an empowering song that celebrates individuality, independence, and the power of self-love. It promotes the idea that women should be respected for who they are, rather than judged solely based on their appearance or adherence to gender stereotypes.
Line by Line Meaning
Look like a girl but I think like a guy
Despite my appearance, I do not adhere to gender stereotypes.
Not ladylike to behave like a slime
It is not acceptable to behave poorly, regardless of gender.
Easy to be sleazy when you've got a filthy mind
It is easy to act inappropriately when one's thoughts are impure.
You stick to your yogurts, I'll stick to my apple pie
Our preferences differ and that's okay.
Girls are not meant to fight dirty
Society often imposes gender roles that dictate how girls should behave.
Never look a day past thirty
There is pressure on girls to always look young and attractive.
Not gonna bend over and curtsy for you
I will not submit to societal expectations and conform to gender norms.
Is there any possibility you'll quit gossiping about me
I am hurt by the rumors and negative talk about me.
To hide your insecurities, all you say is 'blah, blah'
Those who gossip may do so to deflect attention away from their own insecurities.
Girls they never hear from me, because I fall asleep when they speak
I do not relate to the shallow conversations that many girls have.
Of all the calories they eat, all they say is 'na na na na na'
Many girls obsess over their weight and food consumption, leading to repetitive and uninteresting conversations.
Girls, oh girls, buying cheap magazines
Society encourages girls to aspire to unrealistic and objectified beauty standards.
Cut out the face and you cut out the dream
Women are often reduced to their appearance, rather than their aspirations or accomplishments.
'Cause this was all you ever wanted to be
Many girls are told that their worth lies solely in their appearance and desirability.
Give in and you go to fuel a new security
Conforming to societal expectations may provide a sense of security, but it is not true fulfillment.
I feel I've been riding in a fast car, burning dirty gas won't get you that far
My past actions may have been harmful, but I am learning to make better choices.
I feel I've been riding up the wrong path, but I'm gonna make sure I get the last laugh
I acknowledge my past mistakes, but I choose to move forward and find success on my own terms.
Girls, wag your tails to the beat (na na na na na)
Despite the pressure to conform, girls should feel empowered to express themselves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIAM HOWE, PASCAL GABRIEL, MARINA DIAMANDIS
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