Let's Talk About Girls
The Undertones Lyrics
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You wanna know what's wrong with you?
But nothing's wrong girl, you're feeling so tough
Just one girl for me and that ain't enough
I gotta love them all babe, not just a few
I gotta love those pretty girls, it's what I gotta do
Oh yeah, let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
Let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
Girls that beg for more
See the pretty girl there, just walking by
Turns me on when she gives me the eye
There goes another, looking so fine
I won't be happy till I make her mine
I gotta love them all babe, not just a few
I gotta love those pretty girls, it's what I gotta do
Oh yeah, let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
I said yeah (let's talk about girls)
Let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
Girls that beg for more
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Ooh, yeah (let's talk about girls)
Real girls (let's talk about girls)
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I said yeah (let's talk about girls)
Let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
Let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
Ooh, yeah (let's talk about girls)
Real girls (let's talk about girls)
Let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
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Let's talk about women (let's talk about girls)
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I said talk
The Undertones' song "Let's Talk About Girls" is a catchy tune that centers around the idea of a man who wants to love and be with every pretty girl he sees. The lyrics suggest that the man in question is not content with just one girl, and that he needs to love them all. The lines "I gotta love them all babe, not just a few" and "turns me on when she gives me the eye...I won't be happy till I make her mine" strongly emphasize this idea.
This song reflects the sexual liberation that was prevalent in the 1970s and 1980s music scene. The idea that men can love multiple women at once and don't have to settle down with just one was becoming more popular, and this song embraces that concept. However, there is also an element of objectification in the lyrics, as the women are depicted as objects to be "made mine" rather than individuals with their own agency.
Overall, "Let's Talk About Girls" is a fun and upbeat song that embodies a lot of the themes of the time it was written. It's a snapshot of a particular moment in musical and cultural history and serves as a reminder of the changing attitudes towards sex and relationships during that time.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna know why I lost you?
The singer is acknowledging that the listener may be questioning why they are no longer together.
You wanna know what's wrong with you?
The singer realizes that the listener may be experiencing self-doubt and is questioning if they are the reason for the breakup.
But nothing's wrong girl, you're feeling so tough
The singer is reassuring the listener that there is nothing inherently wrong with them and that they are strong enough to move on from the breakup.
Just one girl for me and that ain't enough
The artist is admitting that they are not satisfied with being in a monogamous relationship with just one person.
I gotta love them all babe, not just a few
The artist is expressing their desire to have multiple romantic partners, rather than just being committed to one person.
I gotta love those pretty girls, it's what I gotta do
The singer is implying that they are incapable of being faithful to just one person and that their attraction to multiple women is uncontrollable.
See the pretty girl there, just walking by
The singer is observing an attractive woman who is passing by them.
Turns me on when she gives me the eye
The artist is aroused by the attention they are receiving from the attractive woman.
There goes another, looking so fine
The artist sees another attractive woman and is drawn to her physical appearance.
I won't be happy till I make her mine
The artist believes that they can only find happiness by pursuing and being successful in romantic relationships with multiple women.
Let's talk about girls (let's talk about girls)
The singer suggests discussing and objectifying women as a topic of conversation, further emphasizing their desire to have multiple romantic partners.
Girls that beg for more
The artist refers to women who they believe are sexually interested in them and want to pursue a romantic relationship with them.
Contributed by Colin F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.