Papas Fritas was an American indie pop music trio formed in 1992, in Massac… Read Full Bio ↴Papas Fritas was an American indie pop music trio formed in 1992, in Massachusetts, when two high school friends (Tony Goddess and Shivika Asthana) met the bassist (Keith Gendel) in college. The band's name is Spanish for French fries, and a play on the phrase pop has freed us. The first two years the band performed just for fun around Tufts University, where they were enrolled as undergraduates. In time, Sunday Driver Records heard of them and they soon released a 7 inches EP titled Friday Night. Some of their songs were aired on the radio and then, Minty Fresh, a bigger label heard of them. With Minty Fresh they published a 8-track studio album named Hi-Tech City. The next year they had already released their first LP Papas Fritas. The band spent the rest of the year and most of 1996 touring in Europe and Asia. In 1997, they released their second album, Helioself. In 2000, before touring to support their third LP Buildings and Grounds, the band added two members. The band amicably disbanded in 2001, but they reformed for some gigs in 2011.

Girl
Papas Fritas Lyrics

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Girl, don't be afraid, say what you wanted to say
Boy, stay, don't be afraid
Don't walk away from a girl in love
She'll call your bluff, and stay away until you say

Girl, I think I can change
I've learned just enough and I want to love
Stay, here's what I'll do

I made up my mind and I'll wait for you
If you'll be true, I'll try to live my life for you oh girl

Girl, wait, fate doesn't change
I've made up my mind and I'll stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Papas Fritas’ “Girl” are a plea from a person who is desperately trying to convince their love interest to stay with them. They start off by telling the girl not to be afraid and to speak her mind, while also urging the boy to stay and not walk away from a girl who loves him. It’s clear that the person is worried that the girl might leave them, and they state that they’ll wait for her to come back as long as she remains true to him. The second verse of the song is from the perspective of the person attempting to change themselves in order to meet the girl’s standards. The line “I’ve learned just enough and I want to love” shows that they are willing to grow and be better for her. The final verse is the person making a final plea for the girl to stay with them, even if fate has already determined the outcome.

The song speaks to the fear of abandonment and the lengths someone will go to keep their love interest with them. It’s a sincere and heartfelt plea that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in love. The lyrics of the song are simple, yet powerful. They convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation that is palpable. The music itself is upbeat and catchy, with a bouncy, pop melody that is sure to get stuck in your head.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl, don't be afraid, say what you wanted to say
Don't hesitate to speak your mind, girl

Boy, stay, don't be afraid
Don't back away, boy

Don't walk away from a girl in love
Don't leave a girl who loves you

She'll call your bluff, and stay away until you say
She won't believe your lies and won't come back until you're honest

Girl, I think I can change
I'm willing to change for you, girl

I've learned just enough and I want to love
I've grown and I'm ready for a loving relationship

Stay, here's what I'll do
I'll stay and prove my love to you

I made up my mind and I'll wait for you
I'm committed to waiting for you

If you'll be true, I'll try to live my life for you oh girl
If you're honest and stay with me, I'll do everything for you, girl

Girl, wait, fate doesn't change
Don't rush, destiny can't be altered

I've made up my mind and I'll stay
I'm determined to stay with you