Twisted American Girl
Riley and the Roxies Lyrics


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Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh, oh, oh

Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh, oh
She's committed to finish
She's keeping me out
If she's committed to finish
I'll keep her around

'Cause every time I see her face
I come alive feel like I'm wide awake
And every time I see her move
I come alive, she's got me falling through

Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Twisted American girl
Oh oh, ah oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Twisted American girl

She's political cynical
She's not easy to please
She's not perfect, but she's worth it
My American dream

I want to be different
I want to be bold
I keep on hearing horror stories
Of the miserable souls

'Cause every time I see her face
I come alive feel like I'm wide awake
And every time I see her move
I come alive, she's got me falling through

Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Twisted American girl
Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh, oh
Twisted American girl

Twisted, twisted, American girl
Twisted, twisted American girl
Twisted, twisted, American girl

Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Twisted American girl
Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Twisted American girl
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Twisted American Girl

'Cause every time I see her face
I come alive feel like I'm wide awake
And every time I see her move
I come alive, she's got me falling through

Oh oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh oh




Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Twisted American Girl" by Riley and the Roxies depict a captivating and complex individual. The singer is enamored by this woman who is committed to finishing whatever she starts and keeps the singer at a distance. Despite this, the singer wants to keep her around because every time they see her face or witness her movements, they feel alive and wide awake. The twisted nature of this American girl adds to her appeal, as she is political, cynical, not easy to please, and imperfect. Yet, the singer believes she is worth it, their American dream. The singer longs to be different, bold, and intentionally seeks out stories of miserable souls to contrast the enthralling presence of this twisted American girl.


The song overall explores the allure of someone who is not conventional or ordinary. The singer finds themselves drawn to the complexity and unpredictability of this American girl, even though she may not fit societal expectations. There is a sense of intrigue and fascination in the singer's voice as they describe their infatuation with her.


Overall, "Twisted American Girl" celebrates the captivating nature of an unconventional and enigmatic individual and the excitement they bring into the singer's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh, oh, oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation


Oh oh, oh oh
Continuation of the excitement and anticipation


Oh, oh, oh
Further expression of excitement and anticipation


She's committed to finish
She is determined to complete what she started


She's keeping me out
She is resilient and doesn't easily let others into her life


If she's committed to finish
If she is truly dedicated to achieving her goals


I'll keep her around
I will support and stand by her


'Cause every time I see her face
Whenever I catch a glimpse of her


I come alive feel like I'm wide awake
I feel energized and fully present


And every time I see her move
Whenever I observe her actions


I come alive, she's got me falling through
I am captivated and deeply attracted to her


Twisted American girl
A unique and complex American woman


She's political cynical
She views politics with skepticism and doubt


She's not easy to please
She is not easily satisfied or content


She's not perfect, but she's worth it
She may have flaws, but she is deserving of love and admiration


My American dream
She embodies my personal vision of success and happiness


I want to be different
I aspire to stand out and be unique


I want to be bold
I desire to be courageous and daring


I keep on hearing horror stories
I consistently hear negative and discouraging tales


Of the miserable souls
Of those who are unhappy and unfulfilled


Twisted, twisted, American girl
A repetition emphasizing the complexity and uniqueness of the American girl


Oh, oh, oh, oh
Continuation of the excitement and anticipation




Lyrics © DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SPENCER RILEY ALFONSO

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