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Poor Girls
Paul Baribeau Lyrics
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poor girls' hearts are always broke
and deep down every poor girl knows
that broken things are worthless
someone tell me who, who could ever love a poor girl?
someone tell me who, who could ever love those girls?
rich girls come and rich girls go
but deep down every rich girl knows
that golden things are worthless
someone tell me who, who could ever love a rich girl?
someone tell me who, who could ever love those girls?
weekends come and weekends go
lonely girls just stay at home
and if there's one thing they all know
some nights you just feel worthless
someone tell me who, who's gonna love those poor girls?
someone tell me who, who could ever really love those girls?
In "Poor Girls," Paul Baribeau sings about the struggles that poor and lonely girls face in society. He contrasts the common stereotypes of poor girls being constantly heartbroken and lonely while rich girls are thought to have everything, including a golden heart. Baribeau questions who could ever love either of these groups of girls at all. The lyrics suggest that society has placed a value on material possessions and social status that leaves those who lack these things feeling worthless.
The song highlights the emotional pain that comes with being marginalized and ignored, as lonely girls stay home while their peers enjoy their weekends. Baribeau captures the sense of despair felt by so many as they seek to find meaning and value in their lives. Ultimately, the song challenges listeners to break free from the harmful narratives that we have been fed about people based on their wealth or social status, and to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
poor girls come and poor girls go
Girls from poor backgrounds enter and exit people's lives
poor girls' hearts are always broke
Poor girls tend to have broken hearts and face challenges in life due to their economic status
and deep down every poor girl knows
Poor girls are aware of their economic status and their challenges in life
that broken things are worthless
Broken things have no value
someone tell me who, who could ever love a poor girl?
The songwriter questions if anyone could ever love a poor girl based on social and economic standards
rich girls come and rich girls go
Girls from wealthy backgrounds enter and exit people's lives
rich girls' hearts are made of gold
Girls from wealthy backgrounds are perceived to be kind and loving
but deep down every rich girl knows
Girls from wealthy backgrounds are aware of their privileged status
that golden things are worthless
Material wealth has no real value
someone tell me who, who could ever love a rich girl?
The songwriter questions if anyone could ever love a wealthy girl based on perceived entitlement
weekends come and weekends go
Weekends pass by quickly
lonely girls just stay at home
Girls who feel alone in life tend to stay at home
and if there's one thing they all know
Girls who feel alone are aware of their situation
some nights you just feel worthless
Some nights, girls who feel alone may feel like they have no value
someone tell me who, who's gonna love those poor girls?
The songwriter asks who will love and appreciate girls from poor backgrounds who may feel like they have little worth
someone tell me who, who could ever really love those girls?
The songwriter asks if anyone could truly love girls who may feel like they have little worth
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.