Barlow Girls
Superchic[k] Lyrics


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We met these sisters, Barlows their last name,
Ordinary girls, they don't live in the fast lane
They don't rate with the guys that score,
Cause they don't flaunt what the boys want more
They don't date, they won't date,
They wanna see how they're gonna grow up who they're gonna be,
But in the meantime, they might feel unloved,
When all the girls around them are hooking up.
But I know for sure, it's never popular to be pure,
And while some guys might be passing them by
I think they've caught someone's eye

All the boys in the band
Want a valentine from a Barlow girl
Boys think they're the bomb
Cause they remind them of their mom

All the boys in the band
Want a valentine from a Barlow girl
Boys think they're the bomb
Cause they remind them of their mom, oh yeah

Everyone needs to be loved,
Everyone needs their own teenage fan club,
Any attention can feel like a good thing,
Dress to impress, can be oh so tempting
You can get noticed with your body
Sexual hypnosis by being hottie
You might feel like public property
You might you might, you shouldn't be
No girl should feel she has to trade her body
For love or be an old maid
And yes there are guys who are willing to wait
Ask a Barlow girl on her wedding day

All the boys in the band
Want a valentine from a Barlow girl
Boys think they're the bomb
Cause they remind them of their mom

All the boys in the band
Want a valentine from a Barlow girl
Boys think they're the bomb
Cause they remind them of their moms

All the boys in the band
Want a valentine from a Barlow girl
Boys think they're the bomb
Cause they remind them of their mom

All the boys in the band
Want a valentine from a Barlow girl




Boys think they're the bomb
Cause they remind them of their mom

Overall Meaning

The song "Barlow Girls" by Superchic[k] is an ode to the inspiring Barlow sisters who choose to live their lives differently from societal expectations. The song highlights the fact that the sisters choose to live simple and pure lives that are not defined by the usual societal norms. The song takes us through the story of these sisters who choose not to flaunt their bodies or date but want to see how their lives will turn out as they grow up. However, this choice can be challenging when all their peers are hooking up, and they may feel unloved. Despite all these challenges, the singer believes that someone has taken notice of their purity, and that's what makes them unique and attractive.


The chorus affirms that the pure and simple lifestyle of the Barlow sisters is what makes them stand out in a world that values external beauty and pleasures. The boys in the band are attracted to these girls because they remind them of their mothers who possess an aura of purity and unconditional love. The song tries to convey the message that it's okay to choose to live differently from societal expectations, focus on one's personal growth and values, and, in turn, attract people that appreciate those qualities.


Overall, "Barlow Girls" is a song that praises the lifestyle choices of the Barlow sisters and encourages listeners to reflect on how societal norms can influence the decisions we make about our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

We met these sisters, Barlows their last name,
We encountered a group of sisters whose surname is Barlow,


Ordinary girls, they don't live in the fast lane
They're normal girls who aren't interested in living a fast-paced lifestyle,


They don't rate with the guys that score,
They're not deemed desirable by the guys who date frequently,


Cause they don't flaunt what the boys want more
Because they're not interested in showing off their bodies to please guys,


They don't date, they won't date,
They're not actively seeking out romantic relationships at the moment,


They wanna see how they're gonna grow up who they're gonna be,
They want to focus on personal growth and development to discover who they'll eventually become,


But in the meantime, they might feel unloved,
However, they may experience a lack of love and attention from others in the meantime,


When all the girls around them are hooking up.
Especially when all the other girls in their social circle are engaging in romantic relationships.


But I know for sure, it's never popular to be pure,
It's not a socially-accepted norm to maintain purity and abstinence in romantic relationships,


And while some guys might be passing them by
Although some guys may overlook them as potential romantic partners,


I think they've caught someone's eye
I believe they've garnered the attention of at least one person.


All the boys in the band
Every member of the group of boys in the musical ensemble


Want a valentine from a Barlow girl
Desire to have a romantic relationship with one of the Barlow sisters as their Valentine's Day date


Boys think they're the bomb
The boys perceive the Barlow sisters to be exceptional, admirable individuals


Cause they remind them of their mom
One of the reasons that the boys are enamored with the Barlow sisters is because they possess qualities similar to their mothers.


Everyone needs to be loved,
Every individual requires love and affection in their life,


Everyone needs their own teenage fan club,
It's important for individuals to have a supportive group of peers, particularly during their teenage years,


Any attention can feel like a good thing,
Any form of positive attention can uplift one's self-esteem, even if that attention isn't completely genuine or beneficial,


Dress to impress, can be oh so tempting
It can be alluring to dress in a way that will catch the attention of others and make them perceive us positively,


You can get noticed with your body
One way to attract notice from others is by showcasing one's physical appearance,


Sexual hypnosis by being hottie
Being physically attractive can be used to manipulate others to yield sexual gratification,


You might feel like public property
When one garners a lot of attention, it can feel like they're being commodified and become an object for public consumption,


You might you might, you shouldn't be
Although that may be the case, it's not acceptable or permissible behavior from others,


No girl should feel she has to trade her body
No female should feel obligated to barter her body for love or acceptance,


For love or be an old maid
Either to gain the affection of another or risk being unmarried and alone for the rest of her life,


And yes there are guys who are willing to wait
However, there are some individuals who are willing to be patient for a relationship to develop,


Ask a Barlow girl on her wedding day
Speak with one of the Barlow sisters on their wedding day - they've discovered someone who loves them for who they truly are.


All the boys in the band
Every male member of the musical group,


Want a valentine from a Barlow girl
Desire to be someone's Valentine's Day date in a romantic relationship with one of the Barlow sisters,


Boys think they're the bomb
The males perceive the Barlow sisters to be exceptional, admirable individuals,


Cause they remind them of their mom
Because they have qualities similar to the musical group members' mothers.




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@ericmsandoval

WOW I TOTALLY forgot about this band lol!!! The late 90s/early 2000s truly were the best years for Christian music.
I saw this band live and instantly had a huge crush on the brunette girl lol

@99blackbirds

I want to marry a Barlow Girl! Maybe she is my mom! Is that wrong? Is it nature? deep down we want a good girl despite what the world thinks!!

@bobprice9541

I would say that Christian music was good from the 1980s to 2010. Today's Christian music is bland and boring by comparison. Whatever happened to Superchick?

@spark300c

you right about that. the problem is the all record labels got bought out. Their audience have stunk. they end play safe because record sells can not make enough money. So they only play what I call soccer mom rock which only for soccer moms who listen to the radio.

@bobprice9541

@spark300c  that makes sense, but they need to reach out to us men. That is something Christian music radio seems to be unable to do.

@PoeticSpice

Superchick is amazing. God uses their music in my life!! I wish the band made more music videos!

@99blackbirds

I want to marry a Barlow Girl! Maybe she is my mom! Is that wrong? Is it nature? deep down we want a good girl despite what the world thinks!! can you explain more?

@Workinpr0gress424

I absolutely love this song. I like how they actually acknowledge that some guys are willing to wait.

@Calbenmike

I saw this band at the Inside Out Soul Festival back in 2001. Was so impressed with them, I bought their cds after the festival was over when I got back home.

@sarje56619

i love this song!!! the first time i heard it i fell in love with the band

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