Just a Girl
No Doubt
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Take this pink ribbon off my eyes I'm exposed and it's no big surprise Don't you think I know exactly where I stand? This world is forcing me to hold your hand 'Cause I'm just a girl, oh, little old me Well, don't let me out of your sight Oh, I'm just a girl, all pretty and petite So don't let me have any rights Oh, I've had it up to here The moment that I step outside So many reasons for me to run and hide I can't do the little things I hold so dear 'Cause it's all those little things that I fear 'Cause I'm just a girl, I'd rather not be 'Cause they won't let me drive late at night Oh, I'm just a girl, guess I'm some kind of freak 'Cause they all sit and stare with their eyes Oh, I'm just a girl, take a good look at me Just your typical prototype Oh, I've had it up to here Oh, am I making myself clear? I'm just a girl I'm just a girl in the world That's all that you'll let me be Oh, I'm just a girl, living in captivity Your rule of thumb makes me worrisome Oh, I'm just a girl, what's my destiny? What I've succumbed to is making me numb Oh, I'm just a girl, my apologies What I've become is so burdensome Oh, I'm just a girl, lucky me Twiddle-dum, there's no comparison Oh, I've had it up to Oh, I've had it up to Oh, I've had it up to here
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Written by: Gwen Stefani, Thomas Dumont
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"Just a Girl" was the lead single from No Doubt's third studio album, "Tragic Kingdom." It was released in the United States in 1995.
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Chart PerformanceThe song hit number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, which helped usher No Doubt into mainstream popularity.
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Song MeaningThe song reflects on Gwen Stefani's frustration with societal expectations and stereotypes faced by women. Its lyrical content taps into feminist sentiments and explores women's limited freedom and agency.
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SongwritingStefani co-wrote the song with her brother Eric Stefani, who left the band before the album was recorded.
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VideoThe music video, directed by Mark Kohr, features the band members in a mechanic’s garage, with Gwen portraying the "typical girl" amidst the male mechanics.
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RecognitionRolling Stone magazine ranked "Just a Girl" at number 47 in their list of "The 100 Greatest Pop Songs."
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AcclaimThe song is often credited with establishing No Doubt's presence in the music world and solidifying Gwen Stefani as a powerful female lead in a largely male-dominate industry.
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Live PerformancesThe track has been a mainstay in No Doubt and Gwen Stefani’s live performances. Stefani, in particular, uses it as a platform to express her feminist views.
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Cultural Impact"Just a Girl" has been used in several movies and TV shows, including Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and Clueless.
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InfluenceThe song has since become an anthem for female empowerment and continues to inspire many listeners today.
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