Little Girl
Syndicate of Sound Lyrics
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You didn't do nothin' that hadn't been done before
Little girl thought she wouldn't get caught, you see
She thought she'd get away with goin' out on me, yeah
Other girls did it, you didn't think of nothin' new
You went out on me, so other girls did it too
You can leave, little girl, I don't want you 'round no more
If you come knockin', you won't get past my door... yeah!
You got nothin' to hide and everybody knows it's true
Too bad, little girl, it's all over for you... ha-ha-ha-ha
The Syndicate of Sound's song "Little Girl" is a classic garage rock hit that has remained popular to this day, due to its simple and catchy melody and relatable lyrics. The song follows the story of a girl who cheats on the singer and thinks that she can get away with it, but eventually gets caught. The singer tells her that she didn't do anything new or original and that he doesn't want her around anymore.
The lyrics seem to describe a sense of betrayal and defeat, with the singer feeling hurt and disappointed, but also declaring his independence and strength. The repetitive chorus "Hey, little girl, you don't have to hide nothin' no more" emphasizes the theme of exposure and the idea that the truth will always come out in the end. The lyrics also suggest a certain attitude of male superiority and double standards, as the girl is blamed for her actions while the singer seems to take it for granted that other girls cheat too.
Overall, "Little Girl" is a powerful example of mid-60s garage rock, with its raw energy, catchy hooks and simple but effective lyrics. It remains a classic of its genre and a testament to the enduring appeal of rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, little girl, you don't have to hide nothin' no more
Addressing a girl, who had previously kept something secret, stating that she doesn't need to conceal it anymore.
You didn't do nothin' that hadn't been done before
Assuring the girl that what she did was not unique or original and similar acts have been committed before.
Little girl thought she wouldn't get caught, you see
The girl naively thought she could go out without getting caught.
She thought she'd get away with goin' out on me, yeah
She thought she could deceive and get away with going out behind the singer's back.
Other girls did it, you didn't think of nothin' new
Trying to rationalize the girl's behavior by stating that other girls have done it, and it was nothing innovative.
You went out on me, so other girls did it too
Asserting that the girl's actions influenced other girls to do the same thing because she did so first.
You can leave, little girl, I don't want you 'round no more
The singer is breaking up with the girl and doesn't want her around anymore.
If you come knockin', you won't get past my door... yeah!
Warning the girl that if she tries to come back into his life, she will be rejected and left outside.
You got nothin' to hide and everybody knows it's true
Ironically acknowledging that the girl's secret is out and that everyone knows what she did.
Too bad, little girl, it's all over for you... ha-ha-ha-ha
Expressing satisfaction at the girl's misfortune and concluding that it's time for her to face the consequences of her actions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, MARK TAYLOR, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS
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@bboucharde
Donald, As someone who grew up in the late sixties, I always smile when I think of those "simpler times."
1. Massive war (and disaster) in Southeast Asia, resulting in 58,000 American dead, with 250,000 wounded, and about 2 million dead Vietnamese.
2. The largest race riots in US history, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests. National Guard tanks in downtown areas in some cities.....burning, looting, shooting, and chaos. Some neighborhoods (Detroit, Newark, south-central LA, Camden, South Chicago, etc.) never recovered.
3. The beginning of the cultural meltdown of post-modernism, resulting in the destruction of family units, marriage, traditional values, etc.
4. Riots, sit-ins, demonstrations, and terrorist acts on college campuses across the country, mainly driven by Marxists from SDS, Progress Labor Party, Weathermen, YSA, SWP, etc.
5. The largest anti-war demonstrations in US history, making the recent skirmishes in Berkeley look like a Sunday picnic.
6. The US was in a continual Cold War with the USSR across the world, with proxy wars, terrorism, regime changes, false flags, and assassinations used by both sides, with both nations coming within six hours of World War 3 in the fall of 1962 via the Cuban Missile Crisis.
7. Major US leaders assassinated, including Martin Luther King, JFK, and Bobby Kennedy.
Yeah, those sure were "simpler times!"
BBoucharde
@chaiteareads
My grandfather was a part of this band and i will forever jam to this song
@bonniemoerdyk9809
is he still living Sienna?
@donmansell8591
Which member ?
@flyingmerkel6
Funny to think of these kids as grandparents. Stopped and counted on my fingers, I had just turned 5 when the song came out
@roxannestorm2616
Ended up being a cover song when The Dead Boys played it.
@chaiteareads
@@bonniemoerdyk9809 yes! he is alive and well (:
@125jlm
A big part of what made this song so good was the sound of the Rickenbacker guitars. Such a distinctive sound. Worked pretty well for the Byrds too.
@Scriptease123
Paul McCartney's bass was a Rickenbocker too
@sexobscura
@@Scriptease123
Thanks very much for ruining the fact of 125jlm's comment
@larrysmac
@@Scriptease123 McCartney only played a Rickenbacker bass on a couple of Abbey Road tracks. Otherwise, he played a Hofner almost exclusively.