Girl Problems
S.O.A Lyrics
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Oh shit, she isn't home
And you never know
She ain't with someone else
Gotta say the right thing
She might think you're a fool
Gotta lie through your teeth
[Chorus:]
I don't need no girl problems
I got troubles as it is
I don't need to waste my time
I don't need more shit
You lower your fucking pride
Because you think she's what you need
So you don't mind the pain
Or the way you always feel
It's just a fucking game
She's got you on a line
Throw your feelings to the wind
She's fucking with your mind
[Chorus:]
The S.O.A lyric "Call her on the phone, oh shit, she isn't home, and you never know, she ain't with someone else" points to a significant aspect of the insecurities and anxieties that come with romantic relationships. The uncertainty and paranoia that comes with not knowing where your significant other is or who they're with can be crippling. The following lines, "gotta say the right thing, she might think you're a fool, gotta lie through your teeth, to make her think you're cool," express the immense pressure that individuals put on themselves to impress and maintain the interest of their partner. This is further hammered home in the chorus, where the singer declares that he doesn't need any more "girl problems" because he has enough troubles to deal with already.
The bridge of the song is almost a lamentation of the singer's decision to put himself through the pain of chasing after a girl who he isn't even sure wants him. "You lower your fucking pride, because you think she's what you need, so you don't mind the pain, or the way you always feel" highlights the sacrifices that individuals make to be with someone that they're interested in. These choices can often lead to heartache and disappointment, especially when the person you're chasing is only playing games and messing with your head.
Line by Line Meaning
Call her on the phone
Attempting to contact the girl through the phone
Oh shit, she isn't home
Realizing the girl is not home, causing frustration
And you never know
Uncertainty about where the girl is
She ain't with someone else
Relief that the girl is not with another person
Gotta say the right thing
Pressure to say the correct words to impress the girl
She might think you're a fool
Potential negative perception if the wrong words are spoken
Gotta lie through your teeth
Making false statements to appear more desirable
To make her think your cool
Motivation behind the false statements
I don't need no girl problems
Desire to avoid complications with relationships
I got troubles as it is
Suggesting current problems are already difficult enough to deal with
I don't need to waste my time
Valuing time and potential disadvantages of a romantic relationship
I don't need more shit
Referring to the possible negative aspects of a relationship
You lower your fucking pride
Sacrificing personal dignity to pursue the girl
Because you think she's what you need
Believing that a relationship with her is important
So you don't mind the pain
Accepting the potential emotional pain of the relationship
Or the way you always feel
Continuously dealing with mental and emotional struggles in the relationship
It's just a fucking game
Describing the relationship as a pointless game
She's got you on a line
The girl has control and power in the relationship
Throw your feelings to the wind
Disregarding one's own emotional vulnerability in the relationship
She's fucking with your mind
The girl is manipulating and confusing the other person
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
95machinehead
people can really connect with this awesome song !
A. Horne
Are you CRAZY, Wendell?
GacDre GacDre
Still true in the '21
Miles Henry Reloaded
Based lyrics. Dedicating this song to someone I know
jordan villasenor
this song rips
desiidenied
Fucking LOVE this song
daygloman
Not true. Black Flag was a band with history before Rollins arrived. S.O.A. had a short history. Don't get me wrong, I love S.O.A., I just disagree with your statement.
Punk & Metal & Vidya
Disagree. I love Rollins in Black Flag.
Big Foot Narcota
My heads gonna explode
RAKO
I don't need to waste my time, i don't need more shit!!!!