Girls
Tricky & Anthony Kiedis & John Frusciante Lyrics
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Girls, Boys
Girls wish you never had boys
They grow up to be bad boys
Cry I've never had boys
Never seen your dad boy
I've never seen my dad boy
Without the Roy
I'm gonna stick him
[Anthony Kiedis:]
Rock-a-dub now let me show you where it's at boy
Just a puppet and you grew into a fat boy
Make a dog and you chase another cat boy
Blow it up and let me show you where its at boy
Tricky:
Girls wish you never had boys
They grow up to be bad boys
Cry I've never had boys
Never seen your dad boy
I've never seen my dad boy
Without the Roy
And when my career stops kicking
I'm gonna stick him
[Anthony Kiedis:]
Staring through the sun tell your devil beware
I am not the son of your family affair
Baby breaks away and I've got my face in my hand
Genetics from my gun, trust me I don't care
[Tricky: ]
I don't need no man
Little boys
[Anthony Kiedis: ]
Rappa rouser, bappa bouser
Shake it for me baby let me step into your trousers
I allow this
Come on baby let me take to the houses
I allow this
This is now and you better bow this
This is now and you better bow this
This is now and you better bow this
[Anthony Kiedis & Tricky: ]
Staring through the sun tell your devil beware (jamaica's skirts and blouses)
I am not the son of your family affair (he didn't rob his houses)
Baby breaks away and I've got my face in my hand (fuck the biological)
Genetics from my gun, trust me I don't care
[Tricky: ]
I don't need no man
Little boys
[Tricky: ]
I'm not a fire starter
Cause I'm a little smarter
Smarter than the average bear
I don't care family's there
[Anthony Kiedis: ]
Rock-a-dub now let me show you where it's at boy
Just a puppet and you grew into a fat boy
Make a dog and you chase another cat boy
Blow it up and let me show you where it's at boy
[Anthony Kiedis & Tricky: ]
Staring through the sun tell your devil beware (jamaica's skirts and blouses)
I am not the son of your family affair (he didn't rob his houses)
Baby breaks away and I've got my face in my hand (fuck the biological)
Genetics from my gun, trust me I don't care
I don't care
(Repeated)
The lyrics of "Girls" by Tricky, featuring Anthony Kiedis and John Frusciante, is a thought-provoking piece that delves into the complicated relationships between boys and girls and the impact of family dynamics on them. Tricky addresses how girls often grow up wishing they never had boys because they tend to turn into "bad boys," and how he's never seen his own father apart from his addiction to drugs ("Without the Roy"). He also talks about how he plans to take care of his father when his career stops kicking. Anthony Kiedis, on the other hand, reflects on the pressure he's faced to live up to his family's expectations, but he declares that he is not their "son of the family affair." Kiedis also delves into the idea that he doesn't care about genetics, and any child he might have will inherit his traits regardless of whether he's actively in their life or not.
The song builds with the repetition of the lyrics, and Tricky emphasizes his independence by stating, "I don't need no man little boys." Kiedis adds to the rhythm by repeating "Rock-a-dub now let me show you where it's at boy," seemingly encouraging Tricky's words. Overall, this song is a commentary on the complexities of family relations and the ways in which they shape people's personalities and lives. It also speaks to notions of independence and self-reliance, perhaps suggesting that individuals should strive to chart their own path, free from the pressures and expectations of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls, Boys
Both genders experience the following issues
Girls wish you never had boys
Females regret having relationships with males
They grow up to be bad boys
Males develop into problematic individuals
Cry I've never had boys
Females mourn the absence of offspring
Never seen your dad boy
Males grew up without a paternal role model
I've never seen my dad boy
The rapper grew up without a father figure in his life
Without the Roy
Without the status and perks of success
And when my career stops kicking
When his music career comes to an end
I'm gonna stick him
He will confront his absent father
Rock-a-dub now let me show you where it's at boy
Let me show you what's good
Just a puppet and you grew into a fat boy
Being controlled by others and growing lazy
Make a dog and you chase another cat boy
Pursuing useless goals
Blow it up and let me show you where its at boy
Let's have a good time
Staring through the sun tell your devil beware
Be mindful of your sins
I am not the son of your family affair
He is not responsible for his family's problems
Baby breaks away and I've got my face in my hand
Feeling defeated and hopeless
Genetics from my gun, trust me I don't care
He is not affected by genetic predispositions
I don't need no man
She does not require male acceptance
Little boys
Immature males
Rappa rouser, bappa bouser
Nonsense words used for rhythm and rhyme
Shake it for me baby let me step into your trousers
Sexual innuendo and a desire for physical interaction
I allow this
He is in control and permits certain behavior
Come on baby let me take to the houses
Let's party together
This is now and you better bow this
Acknowledge the current situation
Staring through the sun tell your devil beware (jamaica's skirts and blouses)
A warning to be careful
I am not the son of your family affair (he didn't rob his houses)
He is distinguishable from the rest of his family
Baby breaks away and I've got my face in my hand (fuck the biological)
He is disappointed by the fact that his child breaks free from his control
Genetics from my gun, trust me I don't care
He is not defined by his genes
I'm not a fire starter
He does not desire to cause chaos
Cause I'm a little smarter
He is intelligent enough to avoid trouble
Smarter than the average bear
He is more intelligent than most people
I don't care family's there
He is not swayed by familial expectations
I don't care
He is indifferent to external pressures
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADRIAN NICHOLAS MATTHEW THAWS, ANTHONY KIEDIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fabio Gianni
Actually it's Tricky - Girls Ft Anthony Kiedis, John Frusciante
Nenad Todorović
exactly!
GoodMrDawes
Awesome
Gerald Bumblepop
One of Anthony’s melodies sounds like the melody he does on let’s make evil
Meredith N
Cool
Nick Shillito
What the fuck is this?
m_
the talented Tricky fuckin' it is!