Skinny Girl Diet is a British political punk band, often described as riot … Read Full Bio ↴Skinny Girl Diet is a British political punk band, often described as riot grrrl, formed in London, England. The group consists of singer, songwriter and guitarist Delilah Holliday and drummer Ursula Holliday.

Sisters Delilah and Ursula Holliday had played together in a two piece called Typical Girls, before forming Skinny Girl Diet with their cousin Amelia Cutler around 2010 whilst all were in their early teens. The name is a reference to feminist critique of the dieting industry. Amelia left the band in 2017; the Holliday sisters continue as a two piece.

Skinny Girl Diet performed their first gig in their early teens as the opening act for former Slits guitarist Viv Albertine. Since then, they have become known for bringing an updated approach to the feminist art punk ideals associated with the riot grrrl Movement of the 1990s. They have been vocal about addressing the lack of female musicians that still exists in today's music industry, as well as other issues of equality under a contemporary feminist context.

The group also contributed work to the "Female Matters" exhibition to raise funds and awareness about the fight against FGM.

In 2015, they were featured on Billboard.com's list of "20 All-Female Bands You Need To Know." and featured on the cover of The Beat Magazine's Spring Issue.

Discography:
2013 - Girl Gang State of Mind (EP)
2013 - Reclaim Your Life (EP)
2017 - Heavy Flow
2019 - Ideal Woman

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Okay
Skinny Girl Diet Lyrics

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I, I won't give up today
You can knock me down
Kick me on the ground
But I
I won't give up today
See
I don't know how to make you smile
All I can do is spend a while

Cos I, I won't give up today

You
Me
And everybody will not give up today

I check you and you check me
Wrapped up in your insecurities
But I, I won't give up today

You
Me
And everybody will not give up today
You will not give up today
You will not give up cos I promise
It's gonna be okay
It's gonna be okay
It's gonna be okay
It's gonna be okay
I don't know how to make you smile
I don't know how to make you smile
I don't know how to make you smile
I don't know how to make you smile

It's gonna be okay
Well I don't feel okay
It's gonna be okay

Well I don't feel okay
It's gonna be okay

Overall Meaning

The song "Okay" by Skinny Girl Diet is an uplifting and empowering track that encourages the listener to persevere through difficult times. The song acknowledges the struggle that the listener may be going through, but maintains a positive and reassuring tone throughout. The singer declares that even when they are knocked down and kicked on the ground, they will not give up. They also speak to the struggles that others may be going through, declaring that "you will not give up today."

Throughout the song, there is a sense of camaraderie and unity, as the singer acknowledges the struggles of both themselves and others. The repetition of the phrase "It's gonna be okay" serves as a mantra of sorts, reminding the listener that even when things seem difficult, there is hope for a better tomorrow. While the song does not necessarily offer any specific solutions or advice, it does offer a message of encouragement and support that many listeners may find helpful.

Line by Line Meaning

I, I won't give up today
I am determined and resilient to overcome any obstacles that come my way and I will not give up on achieving my goals.

You can knock me down
Despite facing setbacks and failures, I will not be discouraged and will continue to persist in pursuing my aspirations.

Kick me on the ground
Even when I am at my lowest, I will not give up and will get back up to keep pushing forward.

But I I won't give up today
No matter what challenges or difficulties I face, I will stay determined and persevere to reach my desired outcome.

See I don't know how to make you smile
Despite wanting to help and support others, I am unsure of how to do so and may feel helpless at times.

All I can do is spend a while
Although I may not know the solution, I am willing to invest time and effort into trying to make a difference in someone's life.

You Me And everybody will not give up today
Everyone, including myself, is capable of overcoming adversity and persevering to achieve their goals.

I check you and you check me Wrapped up in your insecurities
As humans, we all have insecurities that we try to hide from others, but it is important to support and lift each other up instead of tearing each other down.

You will not give up today You will not give up cos I promise It's gonna be okay
By offering encouragement and support, we can motivate others to stay strong and not give up, knowing that things will eventually get better.

Well I don't feel okay
Despite trying to maintain positivity and optimism, I may still struggle with my own emotions and mental health at times.

It's gonna be okay
Even though things may seem difficult or hopeless at the moment, I believe that with time and perseverance, things will eventually work out for the better.

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