Playground
My Ugly Clementine Lyrics
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Doesn't mean your values fit the way I am
Just because I have smaller hands
Doesn′t mean I can't do what my male friends can
I see that you, you are taller than me
But it's not true that I′m smaller than you
The work I do runs on passion
Don't get me wrong
I do respect everything that you′ve done
But I do feel that this isn't the everway round
And that I don′t understand
Just 'cause my playground wasn′t surrounded my men
Yeah, 'cause we share a friend
Doesn't mean your values fit the way I am
Just because I have smaller hands
Doesn′t mean I can′t do what my male friends can
We never can someone like you
It's just, we′re back in time
How I wish I said it to you
I'm too nice ′cause I believe in the good
But sometimes I wish I could act just like you
Yeah, 'cause we share a friend
Doesn′t mean your values fit the way I am
Just because I have smaller hands
Doesn't mean I can't do what my male friends can
Yeah, ′cause we share a friend
Doesn′t mean your values fit the way I am
Just because I have smaller hands
Doesn't mean I can′t do what my male friends can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
The lyrics of "Playground" by My Ugly Clementine speak about breaking gender stereotypes and challenging the societal norms that confine women to certain roles and limit their potential. The singer challenges the belief that just because she is a woman with smaller hands, she cannot do what her male friends can. She asserts that the work she does runs on passion and that passion should be considered a valid qualification. The singer also talks about the pressure to conform to gender roles and the difficulties of being a woman in a male-dominated society. She mentions how her playground, metaphorically representing her life, was not surrounded by men and how she sometimes wishes she could act like men and be more aggressive.
The song points out the issues of discrimination, gender expectations, and double standards. The singer emphasizes that just because she is a woman, it does not mean she is weaker or a lesser individual. She wishes she could speak her mind and not confine herself to societal expectations of being a 'nice' woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, ′cause we share a friend
Just because we both know someone, it doesn't mean we have the same beliefs
Doesn't mean your values fit the way I am
Your beliefs may not align with who I am as a person
Just because I have smaller hands
My physical appearance and abilities do not determine my worth or capabilities
Doesn't mean I can't do what my male friends can
I am just as capable as my male friends, regardless of any physical differences
I see that you, you are taller than me
I notice that you are physically taller than me
But it's not true that I′m smaller than you
However, I do not believe that I am inferior to you because of that physical difference
The work I do runs on passion
My hard work and dedication are fueled by my passion for what I do
And that′s a surposter qualification
This passion and dedication should be considered a valuable qualification
Don't get me wrong
I don't want to be misunderstood
I do respect everything that you′ve done
I have admiration for your accomplishments
But I do feel that this isn't the everway round
However, I do not feel that you are necessarily better than me or that I should try to be like you
And that I don′t understand
I feel confused about why you would think that way
Just 'cause my playground wasn't surrounded my men
I grew up in an environment that was not dominated by men, and that does not make me any less capable
We never can someone like you
It is difficult to understand someone with such different beliefs
It's just, we're back in time
It feels like we are stuck in an outdated way of thinking
How I wish I said it to you
I wish I had expressed myself more clearly to you
I'm too nice ′cause I believe in the good
I tend to be overly polite because I have a positive outlook on life
But sometimes I wish I could act just like you
However, I do sometimes wish I could be more assertive like you
Doesn't mean I can't do what my male friends can
Once again, my gender or physical abilities do not limit my potential
Can, can, can
I am capable, I am powerful, I can do anything I set my mind to
Can, can, can
I repeat, I am capable and powerful
Can, can, can
Anything is possible if I believe in myself
Can, can, can
I will not be held back by anyone's expectations or limitations
Writer(s): Marco Kleebauer, Sophie Anna Lindinger
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
saxpert
Eines meiner Lieblingsstücke. Bitte produziert mehr, ihr habt den richtigen Groove.
koalasprintx
Il listened to this whole record on spotify... a few times. One of the best things i've heard this year, if not the best. This song in particular is pop/rock/indie perfection. And the peeled version is awesome too. There are a few live shows available on youtube and it's amazing to see that all members of the band can really sing. Hope to see you live in belgium some day.
SettlerBoñ
I know you're going to blow up and I'm glad I'll be here to see it happen
Jakob
I think the same
Jasmin Oberhauser
@Gil Schwartzman I have 90 and the one who
Gil Schwartzman
I heard this song a few months ago and I'm totally in love with this band.
Henner
Ich liebe euren Sound! Greatest thing since sliced bread. Wann erscheint euer Album?
velouria07
Einfach nur großartig!
ghuldorgrey
Great song! Krass wie man 0 Wiener Dialekt hört haha. Macht weiter so, ihr habt was grosses vor Euch.
Kaltra
I was looking for new artists to listen to, than that came, supeeer coool 😍. I'm glad im here before u blow uuupppppp (8.02.20)