Poor Little Girl
The Bates Lyrics


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I am your ripper
I am your ripper
I am your ripper
I'm gonna rip you to shreds

Poor little girl
Poor little girl
Poor little girl
Poor little girl

I am your slayer
I am your slayer
I am your slayer
I'm gonna rip you to shreds

Poor little girl
Poor little girl
Poor little girl
POOR LITTLE GIRL
(Instrumental)

I am your killer
I am your killer
I am your killer
I'm gonna rip you to shreds

Poor little girl
Poor little girl




Poor little girl
POOR LITTLE GIRL

Overall Meaning

The Bates's song "Poor Little Girl" is a haunting and disturbing portrayal of a killer's mindset. The repetition of "I am your ripper, slayer, killer" creates a sense of ownership and control over the victim, implying that the killer sees themselves as having power over their prey. The repeated phrase "I'm gonna rip you to shreds" emphasizes the violence and brutality of the crime that is about to take place. The phrase "Poor little girl" underscores the vulnerability of the victim and highlights the tragedy of their fate.


The use of repetition throughout the song creates a hypnotic and unsettling atmosphere that draws the listener in and leaves them feeling disturbed. The instrumental break in the middle of the song provides a moment of respite from the relentless repetition of the phrase "poor little girl", allowing the listener to reflect on the meaning and implications of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I am your ripper
I am the one who will tear you apart and destroy you


Poor little girl
You are a helpless victim, vulnerable and alone


I am your slayer
I will hunt you down and kill you mercilessly


POOR LITTLE GIRL
The artist emphasizes the pitiful state of the girl, expressing a sadistic pleasure in her suffering


I am your killer
The artist takes pride in their role as the one who will end the girl's life




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Comments from YouTube:

Dystopia23

Eine der für mich prägensten Bands ever!
Ein grandioser Musiker der ganz klar fehlt :/

Anna Palava

Live und auf CD - die waren der Hammer und lassen mich immer noch tanzen (und leider auch weinen, wenn ich dran denke, dass Zimbl von uns gegangen ist..)

Louis Varas

Er lebt in uns weiter! Wir schulden es ihn weiter zu leben und zu rocken!

Das Rostkehlchen

Sämtliche Songs die von Zimbl und Co gecovert wurden lassen das Herz eines jeden Rock fans höher schlagen. 👍🎵🎶🎼😎

Lotte Lange

ich glaube Elmar Naumann hat nicht verstanden ,das durch ,so großartige Menschen wie Zimbl die Klassiker niemals in Vergessenheit geraten,ich bin mit dieser Musik aufgewachsen ,und ich finde es göttlich,wie er es rüber bringt,Schade deine Zeit war wohl doch nicht so wild,ich bin unendlich traurig das Er nicht mehr da ist !!!!!

ChiChi andJo

LOVE this! :D

zico 2193

Zimbl & die Bates waren einzigartig!!

F Froschkonzert

Witziges Video! Die Musik klasse! Hätte ich gerne auch mal live gesehen.

Crazy-B.

Absolut unvergessen! Absolut ewig!!!

Die Metal Schlagzeugerin

Geil!

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