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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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