Girl Problems
S.O.A Lyrics


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Call her on the phone
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
To make her think your cool

[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:]

Overall Meaning

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




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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!!!!

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