A Girl's Toolbox
Tattle Tale Lyrics


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I see what you see
I know what you know
I hear what you hear
I feel what you feel
Don't look through me like I am nothing
Don't look through me like I am nothing
I've got a wrench
I've got a screw
I've got a hammer
But the nail isn't you
Come with me we will build a housetree
We will see
We will tear down these streets
Tear down these streets
Tear down these streets
I'm spinning, I'm turning around [×4]
I'm turning around, I'm turning around
I'm spinning, I'm turning around[×2]
I see what you see
I know what you know




I hear what you hear
I feel what you feel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tattle Tale's "A Girl's Toolbox" are a powerful reminder that women possess the same tools as men when it comes to creating and building something together. The opening lines of "I see what you see, I know what you know, I hear what you hear, and I feel what you feel" demonstrate the empathy and understanding that women can offer when collaborating with others. The lines "Don't look through me like I am nothing" also convey a strong message about not disregarding or underestimating women's abilities.


The chorus of the song highlights the singer's tools, which include a wrench, a screw, and a hammer. However, despite these tools, the singer realizes that not everything can be fixed with physical tools alone. The line "But the nail isn't you" suggests that the problem at hand may not be something tangible that can be fixed with a tool, but rather something deeper and more complex. The song then transitions into a call to action for women to come together and build something, whether that be a house or a community. The repetition of "Tear down these streets" emphasizes the idea of dismantling barriers and constructing something new and better.


Overall, "A Girl's Toolbox" is an empowering anthem that acknowledges the talents and skills that women bring to the table. It highlights the importance of collaboration and working together to overcome challenges and build something greater than ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

I see what you see
I understand the world as you do


I know what you know
I possess the same knowledge as you


I hear what you hear
I listen to the same sounds as you


I feel what you feel
I experience the same emotions as you


Don't look through me like I am nothing
Do not disregard me or treat me as insignificant


I've got a wrench
I have a tool to fix things


I've got a screw
I have a tool to keep things together


I've got a hammer
I have a tool to break things apart


But the nail isn't you
But these tools aren't applicable to fixing you


Come with me we will build a housetree
Let's work together to create something lasting and meaningful


We will see
We will gain new perspectives


We will tear down these streets
Together, we will disrupt and challenge the current societal norms


Tear down these streets
Reiterating the call to disrupt the status quo


I'm spinning, I'm turning around [×4]
Feeling disoriented and overwhelmed


I see what you see
Repeating the opening sentiment to emphasize connection


I know what you know
Repeating the opening sentiment to emphasize connection


I hear what you hear
Repeating the opening sentiment to emphasize connection


I feel what you feel
Repeating the opening sentiment to emphasize connection




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Comments from YouTube:

Kyu Saiewitz

Came here from Nate DeMeo's "The Memory Palace", courtesy of episode 45. A lovely song, made lovelier by how much it meant to him.

Choffie

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