18 Wheeler
Pink/Scratch Lyrics

Hey hey man, what's your problem
The singer addresses an antagonistic man and asks why he is trying to harm her.

I see you try to hurt me bad
The singer observes the man trying to inflict serious physical or emotional harm on her.

Don't know what you're up against
The singer is uncertain what has provoked the man's actions toward her.

Maybe you should reconsider
The artist suggests that the man think twice about his ill-intentioned actions toward her.

Come up with another plan
The artist recommends that the man try a different course of action instead of hurting her.

Cause you know I'm not that kind of girl
The singer asserts that she is not the type of person who will be easily defeated or intimidated.

That'll lay there let you come first
The singer refuses to allow the man to dominate or control the situation, and will not be subjugated.

You can push me out the window
The artist challenges the antagonist to drive her to the brink of physical endangerment.

I'll just get back up
The artist maintains her resilience, determination and independence in the face of adversity.

You can run over me with your 18 wheeler truck
The artist dares the man to try to vanquish her with the most extreme example of crushing power.

And I won't give a fuck
The singer expresses her defiance and lack of concern in the face of the man's attempts to harm her.

You can hang me like a slave
The artist acknowledges the existence of historical and present-day brutality towards marginalized peoples.

I'll go underground
The singer declares that she will persevere and overcome even if she has to go into hiding or withdraw from sight.

You can run over me with your 18 wheeler but
The singer reiterates her fearlessness in the face of danger.

You can't keep me down
The singer affirms her belief in transcendence and her hope for personal victory.

Hey hey girl, are you ready for today
The artist addresses an unidentified woman, indicating that they are peers with a shared challenge ahead.

You got your shield and sword
The artist suggests that the addressee is well-armed and prepared for battle.

Cause it's time to play the games
The singer points out the competitive nature of life's difficult circumstances.

You are beautiful even though you're not for sure
The singer reminds the addressee of her intrinsic worth and potential for success.

Don't let him pull you by the skirt
The artist cautions the addressee to reject the efforts of others to manipulate or intimidate her.

You're gonna get your feelings hurt
The artist acknowledges the possibility of emotional pain, but encourages the addressee to be brave anyway.