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Girl
Olympic Ayres Lyrics
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You have to be willing to cut against the grain and get the distance from
Your peer groups.
And not only that, but you have to have a habitual vision of greatness.
I'm not in control
And I owe it all to you
No fear of whats in store
I bought a thought here
And I'd like to see it used.
When the heart makes contact
Im there to see it through. I know its
Time to let go.
All I want is to know
Are you one who takes control of your future and your past times?
I need to know
All that glitter isn't gold
Cause your waves don't really flow or have your waters seemed to dried
Up.
I'm not in control and I owe it all to you
Set sail into the storm, on a voyage to the moon.
I bought a thought here
My mind travels with you.
When they said Earth was flat
My mind searched for the truth. I know its
x2
Oooo now Im al-i-i-ive. x4
x 3
The song "Girl" by Olympic Ayres can be interpreted as a call for individuality and a reminder to stay true to oneself. The first few lines suggest that one must be willing to break away from their peer groups and strive for greatness on their own. The chorus emphasizes the idea of not being in control and relying on someone else (perhaps a higher power, a loved one, or even oneself) to guide them through life's uncertainties. The singer acknowledges that it's time to let go of the reins and trust in this guiding force.
The second verse touches on the theme of illusion vs. reality. The singer wonders if the person they are addressing truly takes control of their life or if they fall for surface-level allure (glitter that isn't gold). The metaphor of waves and water highlight the idea of things not being as they seem - the waves may appear beautiful but they lack substance and true flow. The bridge describes a journey into the unknown, perhaps a daring step towards the unknown, with the singer relying on the guiding force to help them along the way. The repetition of "now I'm alive" at the end signifies a rebirth of sorts, a newfound sense of liberation and empowerment.
Line by Line Meaning
Think for yourself.
You must have independent thoughts and not just follow what others are doing or saying.
You have to be willing to cut against the grain and get the distance from
Your peer groups.
You need to be brave enough to go against the norm and not always follow what your friends are doing.
And not only that, but you have to have a habitual vision of greatness.
You should strive for excellence and have a clear idea of what you want to achieve.
I'm not in control
And I owe it all to you
No fear of whats in store
Cause my fate belongs to you.
I am not in control of my future, I trust in a higher power to guide me and give me strength.
I bought a thought here
And I'd like to see it used.
When the heart makes contact
Im there to see it through.
I know its
I have an idea that I want to see come to fruition and when someone connects with it, I will be there to see it through.
Time to let go.
All I want is to know
Are you one who takes control of your future and your past times?
I need to know
All that glitter isn't gold
Cause your waves don't really flow or have your waters seemed to dried
Up.
It's time to let go of the past and focus on the future. I want to know if you take charge of your life and if you are genuine because looks can be deceiving.
Set sail into the storm, on a voyage to the moon.
I bought a thought here
My mind travels with you.
When they said Earth was flat
My mind searched for the truth. I know its
I am willing to take a risk and explore the unknown, my thoughts and ideas are constantly expanding and I seek knowledge to uncover the truth.
Oooo now Im al-i-i-ive. x4
Now that I am open to new ideas and experiences, I feel truly alive.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.