Girls
Summers Lyrics


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I remember what you told me
Said I wasn't made right
Said I wasn't cut right
That's why I'm so lonely, mm
Can't turn a ho into a housewife
That I was just a homie, a fun girl
I can still be your day one girl, mm
I don't understand it
Takes me out of the categories of marriage
Is it 'cause I know what I want just like you?
'Cause I make my own money and my own rules?
Love who I want and fuck who I choose to
Don't take no shit and won't be used

But I guess that makes me undesirable
Guess that makes you so attractive, oh
Guess that makes me undesirable, oh
Guess that makes you so attractive, oh yeah

Life's unfair
Life's unfair, life's unfair, yeah




Life's unfair, yeah-yeah
Life's so unfair

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Summer's song Girls delve deep into the issues of societal standards and how it affects individuals in their relationships. The song talks about how the singer was criticized and judged by their partner for not conforming to patriarchal gender norms. The partner, in this case, was looking for someone who could conform to societal standards of a "good" wife or partner, which led to the singer being deemed unworthy and undesirable. The lyrics "Said I wasn't made right, Said I wasn't cut right" highlight how the partner put the singer down and made them feel like they were lacking in some way. The lines "Can't turn a ho into a housewife, That I was just a homie, a fun girl" further emphasize how the singer's partner viewed them as being unable to conform to societal norms and standards.


The lyrics then move on to emphasize the singer's independence and how they don't conform to societal norms that restrict women. The lines "I make my own money and my own rules, Love who I want and fuck who I choose to, Don't take no shit and won't be used" exhibit the singer's confidence and strength in their independence. The song ultimately emphasizes how the singer's independence and strength are seen as undesirable by their partner and how this reveals the unbalanced societal gender norms.


In conclusion, the song Girls by Summer showcases the societal expectations and norms that individuals are expected to conform to in relationships, which ultimately leads to judgment and criticism by their partner. The song highlights the negative aspects of societal standards and reinforces the power and importance of independence and confidence.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember what you told me
The singer recalls a hurtful past conversation with the listener.


Said I wasn't made right
The listener expressed that the singer is inferior and flawed.


Said I wasn't cut right
The listener implied that the singer is not suitable or desirable.


That's why I'm so lonely, mm
The negative comments made by the listener have left the artist feeling isolated and unloved.


Can't turn a ho into a housewife
The listener believes the artist is promiscuous and cannot be trusted to settle down and be a faithful partner.


That I was just a homie, a fun girl
The listener viewed the singer as nothing more than a friend with benefits and not worthy of commitment.


I can still be your day one girl, mm
Despite the listener's opinion, the singer still wants to maintain a close relationship with them.


I don't understand it
The artist is confused as to why the listener views them in such a negative light.


Takes me out of the categories of marriage
The listener's comments have made the artist feel like they are not desirable or suitable for a committed relationship.


Is it 'cause I know what I want just like you?
The artist wonders if the reason for the listener's negative attitude towards them is because the artist is assertive and knows what they want.


'Cause I make my own money and my own rules?
The singer suggests that their financial independence and self-determination may be causing the listener to view them in a negative light.


Love who I want and fuck who I choose to
The artist asserts their freedom to love and be intimate with whoever they want.


Don't take no shit and won't be used
The singer asserts their self-respect and unwillingness to be mistreated or taken advantage of.


But I guess that makes me undesirable
The singer recognizes that their independent and confident attitude may be viewed negatively by some, making them seem unattractive.


Guess that makes you so attractive, oh
The singer suggests that the listener's traditional and constricting views on gender roles make them seem more desirable.


Life's unfair
The artist laments the unfairness of life and the negative consequences of others' narrow-minded attitudes.


Life's unfair, life's unfair, yeah
The artist repeats their frustration with life's injustices.


Life's unfair, yeah-yeah
The singer emphasizes their pessimistic view of life.


Life's so unfair
The singer reiterates their belief that life is unjust and difficult to navigate.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Summer Marjani Walker

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@_katie_

Summer of 1999, I was 8 years old and my Grandma had a Mustang convertible. She took my cousins and I for a ride and blasted this song…every time I hear this it takes me right back to that day. 24 years later and she is still the coolest Grandma ❤

@shawnanderson6227

Grandma had that!

@Kingcarbone

Summer of 99’ was absolutely legendary. A time that will never return. Rest in peace Grandma. 🙏🏻

@joikauffman7192

I was 18🙄

@PokrPro21

​@@Kingcarbone It was legendary. Great times. I remember watching Hey Arnold. Nickelodeon was the best in the summer. Disney Channel. MTV still played music videos. I remember watching Real World and Daria. It was also a great year for movies. American Beauty, Three Kings, many more. I remember watching X Games on ESPN. Damn good times! Kids still went outside to play and ride bikes.

@Kingcarbone

@@PokrPro21 I was born in 1990, I think we were the last generation that went out and rode bikes. Life was an adventure. America still felt like things would always be great and free. It’s a time that’s never coming back unfortunately. Great decade. 💕

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@ctheripper9630

"Billy Shakespeare wrote a whole bunch of sonnets". As an Englishman... I felt that.

@ks454

🤣🤭🤣

@TrollSmasher-hf6mm

🤣🤣

@rhys_parsons3292

Too true

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