SadGirl is an alternative rock/surf band from Los Angeles, CA, United State… Read Full Bio ↴SadGirl is an alternative rock/surf band from Los Angeles, CA, United States.

"There's an enclave of the punk world where the music still sounds like an austere distillation of America’s forlorn dream. It’s the sound of an old jukebox spinning a Ronettes 45 through a broken speaker, the kid in the garage figuring out the 1-4-5 progression on guitar, the thump of the kick drum banging in 4/4 time through a dilapidated PA. LA's SadGirl sound a lot those early American punks—the miscreants that preceded the nihilists. Their songs sound more rooted in the wake of Motor City soul and Pacific Northwest surf rock than in the formula laid out by The Ramones, but there is still something in their reverb-and-tremolo pop that feels like a reminder of America’s decay."

SadGirl is Misha (guitar + vocals), Dakota (bass) and David (drums).

Born Dumb
sadgirl Lyrics

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You've seen a million films, You've read a ton of books
You smoke odd loosies while you worry bout your looks
But it just don't count

Sweet trip to Europe, We love your Polaroids
You're internship sounds great but we are all annoyed
Cause it just don't count for nothing

When you're Born Dumb

I'd love to take a walk and maybe get some tea
But which streets we take, It don't matter to me
Cause it all amounts to nothing

When you're Born Dumb

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to SadGirl's song Born Dumb explore the feeling of futility and insignificance that can come with feeling like you're not living up to your potential, or that you're lacking in intelligence or talent. The first verse describes someone who is well-read and well-traveled, but their accomplishments "just don't count" because they feel inadequate about their appearance. The second verse depicts a scene of two people taking a walk and getting tea, but the destination doesn't matter because ultimately "it all amounts to nothing" when you feel "Born Dumb."

The repetition of "it just don't count for nothing" and "it all amounts to nothing" emphasizes the feeling of worthlessness that can come with low self-esteem and a lack of confidence. The phrase "Born Dumb" can be interpreted as either feeling inherently unintelligent or feeling like you were born with a disadvantage in some way.

Overall, the lyrics to Born Dumb encourage listeners to challenge their negative beliefs and recognize the value in their experiences and accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem.

Line by Line Meaning

You've seen a million films, You've read a ton of books
You've immersed yourself in popular culture, you've read extensively, but it doesn't add up to anything significant

You smoke odd loosies while you worry bout your looks
You smoke cheap cigarettes and obsess over your appearance, but ultimately it's a meaningless pursuit

But it just don't count
Despite your efforts, your actions have no lasting impact

Sweet trip to Europe, We love your Polaroids
Your vacation to Europe and your pictures are impressive, but they don't matter to us

You're internship sounds great but we are all annoyed
Your internship is impressive, but we are tired of hearing about it

Cause it just don't count for nothing
Despite your achievements, they don't add up to anything significant

When you're Born Dumb
Regardless of what you do, you're constrained by inherent limitations

I'd love to take a walk and maybe get some tea
I want to spend time with you and enjoy the simple things in life

But which streets we take, It don't matter to me
It doesn't matter where we go or what we do, as long as we're together

Cause it all amounts to nothing
Our actions don't have any significant impact on the world

When you're Born Dumb
Our inherent limitations prevent us from making a meaningful impact

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