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What It Feels Like for a Girl Lyrics
by Madonna
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What It Feels Like for a Girl Lyrics
Girls can wear jeans
And cut their hair short
Wear shirts and boots
'Cause it's OK to be a boy
But for a boy to look like a girl is degrading
'Cause you think that being a girl is degrading
But secretly you'd love to know what it's like
Wouldn't you
What it feels like for a girl
Silky smooth
Lips as sweet as candy, baby
Tight blue jeans
Skin that shows in patches
Strong inside but you don't know it
Good little girls they never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak
Could you be a little weak
Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world
For a girl
Hair that twirls on finger tips so gently, baby
Hands that rest on jutting hips repenting
Hurt that's not supposed to show
And tears that fall when no one knows
When you're trying hard to be your best
Could you be a little less
Do you know what it feels like for a girl, do you know what it feels like in this world
Do you know what it feels like for a girl, do you know what it feels like in this world
What it feels like for a girl
Strong inside but you don't know it
Good little girls they never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak
Could you be a little weak
Do you know what it feels like for a girl
Do you know what it feels like in this world
For a girl
Do you know
what it feels like
like for a girl
Do you know
What it feels like in this world
Meaning of What It Feels Like for a Girl
“What It Feels Like for a Girl” explores the hidden desires and suppressed emotions of women through a poignant reversal of roles. Madonna’s message centers on the unspoken longing within girls to experience the freedoms and expressions often afforded to boys, highlighting the societal pressure that dictates femininity is inherently weak or shameful. The lyrics paint a picture of vulnerability masked by outward appearances – silky smooth lips, tight jeans, and seemingly strong exteriors concealing hurt and tears. It's a questioning invitation, urging listeners to recognize the quiet strength and unspoken pain experienced by women in a world that demands they be “little girls” who don’t show it. The repetition emphasizes this fundamental question: "Do you know what it feels like for a girl?" – ultimately prompting empathy and challenging conventional perceptions of femininity.
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