Just a Girl

No Doubt

About Just a Girl

"Just a Girl" is a song by American band No Doubt for their third studio album, Tragic Kingdom (1995). Released as the record's lead single in the United States on September 21, 1995, it was written by Gwen Stefani and Tom Dumont, and produced by Matthew Wilder. It has also made an appearance on their 2003 greatest hits album, The Singles 1992–2003. Lyrically, "Just a Girl" is a new wave song written about Stefani's perspective of life as a woman and her struggles with having strict parents. "Just a Girl" was the first song Stefani wrote without the assistance of her brother Eric. "Just a Girl" received positive reviews from music critics, who commended the feminist lyrics and Stefani's vocals. The single is typically regarded as being the breakthrough that popularized No Doubt. "Just a Girl" became No Doubt's first charting single in the United States, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and entering the Alternative Songs, Hot Rock Songs, and Mainstream Top 40 component charts. It also reached the top ten in several other countries, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, and the United Kingdom. 


Year:
1995
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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, little ol' 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
Make me worry some
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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No Doubt

No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, that formed in 1986. Since 1989 the group has consisted of vocalist Gwen Stefani, guitarist and keyboardist Tom Dumont, bassist and keyboardist Tony Kanal, and drummer Adrian Young. Since the mid-1990s in live performances, they have been supported by trumpeter Stephen Bradley and trombonist Gabrial McNair. more »

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Written by: Gwen Stefani, Thomas Dumont

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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.
Chart Performance
The song hit number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, which helped usher No Doubt into mainstream popularity.
Song Meaning
The 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.
Songwriting
Stefani co-wrote the song with her brother Eric Stefani, who left the band before the album was recorded.
Video
The 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.
Recognition
Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Just a Girl" at number 47 in their list of "The 100 Greatest Pop Songs."
Acclaim
The 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.
Live Performances
The 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.
Cultural Impact
"Just a Girl" has been used in several movies and TV shows, including Romy and Michele's High School Reunion and Clueless.
Influence
The song has since become an anthem for female empowerment and continues to inspire many listeners today.

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