Who's That Girl
Robyn Lyrics


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Good girls are pretty like all the time
I'm just pretty some of the time
Good girls are happy and satisfied
I won't stop asking until I die

I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure
It's got me saying oh yeah

Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

Good girls don't say no or ask you why
I won't let you love me, until you really try (oh no)
Good girls are sexy like every day
I'm only sexy when I say it's OK

I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure
It's got me saying oh yeah

Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

Let's play a game that you never tried
You be the girl and I'll be the guy
Let's pretend everything has changed
And then would you love me any different

I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure (oh no)
Who's that girl?

Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

Who's that girl? (Who's that girl?) That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her
I know there's no such girl




I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robyn's song "Who's That Girl" represent the struggle of trying to meet society's expectations of being a "good girl," while also wanting to be true to oneself. The first verse highlights the pressure to always be pretty, happy, and satisfied as a good girl, while Robyn admits that she can only be pretty some of the time and won't stop asking until she finds what makes her truly happy. She can't deal with the rules and pressure that come with trying to fit into a mold.


In the chorus, Robyn questions who the "girl" is that society expects her to be. She acknowledges that she may not fit into those expectations and that the ideal "girl" may not even exist. She can't take the pressure of trying to be someone she's not and questions whether the person she loves would still love her if she were different.


The bridge introduces a game where Robyn asks her partner to pretend to be the "girl" and she will be the guy. This experiment challenges societal norms and expectations, suggesting that the roles we are expected to play may not be fixed or necessary.


Overall, "Who's That Girl" is a song about struggling to find oneself in a world that demands conformity. It encourages listeners to question society's norms and expectations and to embrace their true selves.


Line by Line Meaning

Good girls are pretty like all the time
Society expects women to look pretty constantly, I can't do that


I'm just pretty some of the time
I am not always the society's idea of pretty and it's okay


Good girls are happy and satisfied
Women should always be content with their lives as expected by society


I won't stop asking until I die
I will continue seeking happiness and satisfaction, no matter what society says


I just can't deal with the rules
I cannot comply with the societal rules imposed on women


I can't take the pressure
The pressure to conform is too much for me


Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who is this ideal girl you're looking for?


Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who is this perfect girl you think you love?


Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her
What if I am not the ideal girl that society expects?


I know there's no such girl
There is no such thing as the perfect girl society is looking for


I swear I can't take the pressure
The societal pressure to conform to expectations is too much for me to handle


Good girls don't say no or ask you why
Women aren't supposed to question the choices made by men


I won't let you love me, until you really try (oh no)
I won't accept love from someone until they prove themselves worthy


Good girls are sexy like every day
Society expects women to be sexy at all times, which I can't do


I'm only sexy when I say it's OK
I am only comfortable being sexy when I choose to be


Let's play a game that you never tried
Let's break free from societal expectations


You be the girl and I'll be the guy
Let's switch roles and see how it feels


Let's pretend everything has changed
Let's imagine a world where societal expectations are different


And then would you love me any different
Would you still love me if I didn't fit society's expectations?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBIN MIRIAM CARLSSON, KARIN ELIZABETH DREIJER ANDERSSON, OLOF BJORN DREIJER, ALEXANDER ERIK KRONLUND

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dmbjunky

[Verse 1]
Good girls are pretty, like all the time
I'm just pretty some of the time
Good girls are happy and satisfied
I won't stop asking until I die, no

[Pre-Chorus]
I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure
It's got me saying ooh, yeah

[Chorus]
Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? Well I'm nothing like her
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

[Verse 2]
Good girls don't say no, or ask you why
I won't let you love me until you really try
Good girls are sexy, like everyday
I'm only sexy when I say it's okay

[Pre-Chorus]
I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure, oh no
It's got me saying ooh, yeah


Who's that girl? That you dream of Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her?
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

[Bridge]
Let's play a game that you've never tried
You be the girl and I'll be the guy
Let's pretend everything has changed, and then
Would you love me any different?

[Pre-Chorus]
I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure, oh no
Who's that girl?

[Chorus]
Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her?
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl? Who's that girl?
Who's that girl? Yeah, that you dream of
Who's that girl? Mm, that you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her?
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?



All comments from YouTube:

truffles365

Man this takes me back. A friend of mine in high school introduced me to Robyn and I bought the album which I'd play daily 😭🙌🏽

Rockman77

Awesome song. Produced by one of my favorite bands, The Knife. I like Robyn for doing stuff that is just outside of mainstream.

unlucky911

It's been over a decade, but I still listen to this very often.

Tahtahme's Diary

Sister spirits cuz it’s been over a decade for me too 🤗💜

Luxe Ford

Grew up with Robyn, but it was this album that made me a fan.

Such a fan!

Paige Palmer

And me x

Dj-db

She's just amazing isn't she ❤

rebeca s.

I used to be a back up dancer for Robyn in 97/ 98... she's an amazing artist! and so down to earth! I love Robyn!!! she started to write songs when she was about 12 years old if I'm not mistaken... so talented!! I miss her! You go girl!!! xoxo

Jamie Jones

Lucky you and congrats with working with Robyn must had been amazing and you as well. So you go girl

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dmbjunky

[Verse 1]
Good girls are pretty, like all the time
I'm just pretty some of the time
Good girls are happy and satisfied
I won't stop asking until I die, no

[Pre-Chorus]
I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure
It's got me saying ooh, yeah

[Chorus]
Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? Well I'm nothing like her
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

[Verse 2]
Good girls don't say no, or ask you why
I won't let you love me until you really try
Good girls are sexy, like everyday
I'm only sexy when I say it's okay

[Pre-Chorus]
I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure, oh no
It's got me saying ooh, yeah


Who's that girl? That you dream of Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her?
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

[Bridge]
Let's play a game that you've never tried
You be the girl and I'll be the guy
Let's pretend everything has changed, and then
Would you love me any different?

[Pre-Chorus]
I just can't deal with the rules
I can't take the pressure, oh no
Who's that girl?

[Chorus]
Who's that girl? That you dream of
Who's that girl? That you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her?
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl? Who's that girl?
Who's that girl? Yeah, that you dream of
Who's that girl? Mm, that you think you love
Who's that girl? What if I'm nothing like her?
I know there's no such girl
I swear I can't take the pressure
Who's that girl?

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