This One's For The Girls
Martina McBride Lyrics
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High school can be so rough, can be so mean
Hold on to, on to your innocence
Stand your ground when everybody's givin' in
This one's for the girls
This is for all you girls about twenty five
Living on, on dreams and Spaghetti-o's
Wonderin' where your life is gonna go
This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holdin' back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world
This one's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls)
This is for all you girls about forty-two
Tossin' pennies into the fountain of youth
Every laugh, laugh line on your face
Made you who you are today
This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holdin' back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world
This one's for the girls
Yeah, we're all the same inside
(The same inside)
From one to ninety nine
This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holdin' back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world, yeah
This one's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls)
Yeah, this one's for the girls
(This one's for all the girls)
The song "This One's For The Girls" by Martina McBride is a tribute to women of all ages who face struggles and challenges throughout their lives. The song is divided into three verses, each addressing women in a different age group: thirteen, twenty-five, and forty-two. In each verse, the lyrics encourage women to hold onto their innocence, stand their ground against negativity, pursue their dreams, and celebrate who they are.
The first verse addresses teenage girls who face the challenge of high school and its accompanying meanness. McBride encourages them to hold onto their innocence and to stay true to themselves. The second verse speaks to young women who are just starting out in life and are struggling to make ends meet. McBride commends them for their perseverance and dreams, and encourages them to keep dreaming big. The final verse pays tribute to women in their forties, who have lived through life's ups and downs and have the scars to prove it. McBride acknowledges that these experiences have made them who they are today, and that they are beautiful just the way they are.
The chorus of the song acts as a unifier for women of all ages, saying that they are all the same inside, no matter their age. The song reminds women to love without holding back and to dream with everything they have. Through its inspiring lyrics, "This One's For The Girls" has become an anthem for women of all ages who face challenges and adversity, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for all you girls about thirteen
A message to teenage girls that high school can be difficult and unpleasant.
High school can be so rough, can be so mean
Recognizing the challenging environment of high school and the potential for negative social interactions among peers.
Hold on to, on to your innocence
Encouraging young girls to hold on to their innocence and values in the face of adversity.
Stand your ground when everybody's givin' in
Advising teenage girls to stand firm and not give in to peer pressure or negative influences.
This one's for the girls
Emphasizing that the song is meant to inspire and uplift girls of all ages and backgrounds.
This is for all you girls about twenty five
Acknowledging the struggles young women often face when first navigating adulthood and the workforce.
In little apartments just tryin' to get by
Describing the financial challenges and uncertainty that many young women face early in their careers.
Living on, on dreams and Spaghetti-o's
Highlighting the reality of living on a tight budget and making sacrifices in order to pursue one's dreams.
Wonderin' where your life is gonna go
Expressing the uncertainty and anxiety that young women often feel when trying to determine their future path.
Who've ever had a broken heart
Acknowledging that heartbreak is a universal experience among women of all ages and backgrounds.
Who've wished upon a shooting star
Reflecting on the hopeful and optimistic nature of young women's dreams and desires.
You're beautiful the way you are
Encouraging women to embrace their uniqueness and beauty, regardless of societal expectations or stereotypes.
Who love without holdin' back
Praising women who love wholeheartedly and without reservation, regardless of the potential risks or vulnerabilities involved.
Who dream with everything they have
Celebrating the powerful and transformative nature of women's dreams and aspirations.
All around the world
Reinforcing the global reach and relatability of the song's message.
Yeah, we're all the same inside
Affirming that despite external differences, all women share the same basic human experiences and emotions.
From one to ninety nine
Reinforcing the idea that the song's message applies to women of all ages and stages of life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Hillary Lindsey, Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Dauntless.steadfast.fortitude
This one's for my three beautiful girls
My super amazing daughters
NIKI MARIE
KALEE VIKTORIA
EMMEE ALYSSA
Im so proud to be your father
You three never cease to amaze
me
Beauty, intelligent, courage, resilient, determined, caring, humbleness, giving, powerful,
loving young women
You succeed where most men fail
Never underestimate yourself or your father's love
@seanjenkins331
I'm a black boy from the city and I absolutely grew up with Martina, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn, the Dixie Chicks and more. Music is one of the remaining things that brings us all together. We need it more now than ever
@michaeldiehl2458
Respect to you brother
@dontdiscriminatehateeveryo9263
Good music is good music no matter the race. I listen to everything from alternative to gangsta rap. I grew up in the 90s where we had ridiculously diverse music so I don't have a favorite genre I just like what's good.
@seanjenkins331
@@dontdiscriminatehateeveryo9263 I don't think anyone listens music based on cultural distinctions. But I do think the way it's sold to the public, particularly through radio stations, is designed to divide us
@patrickomalley3402
So true bro so true
@nancyofallonvo
Bless you!
@sierrajae9538
Me and my grandma used to listen to this song together when i was little. Now shes older and has dementia and doesn't remember who i am. But every time i play this song to her she remembers and we just sing and laugh like we used to together...she still remembers every lyric!
@louismunozjr.552
Gosh, that just breaks my heart to hear, about your grandma. And that's so wonderful about her being able to remember the song and the lyrics, and in some parts of her, her family and you. Thanks for sharing!
@linacorello5351
😪😪😪Im so sorry. God bless her heart.
@autumnbirdssso2936
Omg I know what your going through 😭😢