More info at their official site: www.thebaseballs.com
Official Album Releases:
Strike (2009)
Strike! Back (2010)
Strings 'n' Stripes (2011)
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Good Ol' Christmas (2012)
Game day (2014)
Singles:
Umbrella (2009)
Hot n Cold (2009)
Last in Line (2010)
Chasing Cars (2010)
Hello (2011)
Candy Shop (2011)
Umbrella - Live (2012)
Let it Snow (2012)
DVD:
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Not a Girl Not Yet a Woman
The Baseballs Lyrics
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She had the answers to everything
But now she knows
Life doesn't always go her way, yeah
Feels like she's caught in the middle
That's when she realized she's not a girl
(She's not a girl, she's not a girl)
Not yet a woman
All she needs is time a moment in her mind
While she's in between
She's not a girl (not a girl)
There is no need to protect her
(to protect her)
It's time to cheat (time to cheat)
Learn to face up to this on her own, yeah
She's seen so much more than you know now
(that you know now)
So don't tell her to shut my eyes
She's not a girl (She's not a girl)
Not yet a woman (Not a woman)
Oh all she needs is time
A moment in her mind while she's in between
She's not a girl she's not a girl
But if you look at her closely
You will see it in her eyes
This girl will always find her way
She's not a girl
(She's not a girl don't tell
Her what to believe) not yet a woman
(She is just trying to find the woman to see)
All she needs is time a moment in her mind
While she's in between
(She's not a girl don't tell
Her what to believe)
(She is just trying to find the woman to see)
All she needs is time a moment in her mind
While she's in between she's not a girl
(Not yet a woman)
The lyrics to "Not a Girl Not Yet a Woman" by The Baseballs explore the transitional phase in a young woman's life. The song speaks to the experiences of growing up and trying to find one's identity and place in the world.
The opening lines capture the singer's initial confidence and certainty, believing she had all the answers. However, as life unfolds, she realizes that things don't always go according to plan. She feels caught in the middle, unsure of who she is meant to be. The repeated refrain emphasizes this point, emphasizing that she is neither a girl nor a fully grown woman.
The song suggests that she needs time to navigate this uncertain phase of her life, a moment to reflect and find her own path. She yearns for independence and the freedom to face challenges on her own. The lyrics convey that she has already experienced more than others may perceive, and she resents being told what to do or believe. She is determined to find her own way, to become the woman she is meant to be, regardless of societal expectations.
Overall, "Not a Girl Not Yet a Woman" is a song of empowerment and self-discovery. It encourages young women to embrace their individual journey and navigate the challenges of adulthood with courage and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
She used to think
At one point, she believed
She had the answers to everything
That she possessed all the solutions
But now she knows
However, she has come to understand
Life doesn't always go her way, yeah
That life does not always unfold as she desires
Feels like she's caught in the middle
It seems as if she is trapped in a state of uncertainty
That's when she realized she's not a girl
This realization dawned upon her, confirming she is not a naive girl
(She's not a girl, she's not a girl)
(She is not an inexperienced girl, she is something more)
Not yet a woman
But not fully grown into a woman either
(She's not a woman, not yet a woman)
(She is not completely matured as a woman, not yet)
All she needs is time a moment in her mind
All she requires is time and a chance to reflect
While she's in between
During this period of transition
She's not a girl (not a girl)
She is not just an inexperienced girl
There is no need to protect her
She does not necessitate protection
(to protect her)
(From others shielding her)
It's time to cheat (time to cheat)
It is time to confront and overcome challenges
Learn to face up to this on her own, yeah
To acquire the ability to tackle situations independently
She's seen so much more than you know now
She has witnessed a great deal beyond what you currently comprehend
(that you know now)
(That has not yet come to your awareness)
So don't tell her to shut my eyes
Thus, refrain from instructing her to close her eyes
She's not a girl (She's not a girl)
She encompasses more than just a young, inexperienced girl
Not yet a woman (Not a woman)
Although not fully grown into a woman
Oh all she needs is time
Indeed, all she requires is time
A moment in her mind while she's in between
A period of introspection during her transitional phase
She's not a girl she's not a girl
She is not solely defined as a girl
But if you look at her closely
Nevertheless, upon closer observation
You will see it in her eyes
You will be able to discern it through her eyes
This girl will always find her way
This young woman will continuously discover her path
She's not a girl
She is not merely a girl
(She's not a girl don't tell
(Do not label her as just a girl, do not instruct)
Her what to believe) not yet a woman
Her regarding what she should believe) she hasn't fully transformed into a woman yet
(She is just trying to find the woman to see)
(She is currently in the process of discovering the woman she aspires to become)
All she needs is time a moment in her mind
All she requires is time and a chance for reflection
While she's in between she's not a girl
During this transitional phase, she cannot be simplified as just a girl
(Not yet a woman)
(She hasn't fully evolved into a woman)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARTIN KARL SANDBERG, RAMI YACOUB, DIDO ARMSTRONG
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