Girls
Beastie Boys
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Girls, all I really want is girls And in the morning it's girls 'Cause in the evening it's girls I like the way that they walk And it's chilly to hear them talk And I can always make them smile From White Castle to the Nile Back in the day There was this girl around the way She liked by home-piece M.C.A. He said he would not give her play I asked him, please?, he said, you may Her pants were tight and that's O.K. If she would dance, I would D.J. We took a walk down to the bay I hope she'll say, Hey me and you should hit the hay I asked her out, she said, no way I should of probably guessed their gay So I broke north with no delay I heard she moved real far away That was two years ago this May I seen her just the other day Jockin' Mike D. To my dismay Girls, to do the dishes Girls, to clean up my room Girls, to do the laundry Girls, and in the bathroom Girls, that's all I really want is girls Two at a time, I want girls With new wave hairdos, I want girls I ought to whip out my, Girls, girls, girls, girls, girls Girls, girls, girls, girls, girls Girls, girls, girls, girls, yeah
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
.jpg/300px-Beastie_Boys_2009_(6184423405).jpg "Beastie Boys")
5 fans
Written by: Rick Rubin, Adam Horowitz
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Girls" is a song by the American hip hop group Beastie Boys, from their debut album "Licensed to Ill" released in 1986.
|
Song StyleThe song is recognized for its unique style that blends elements of punk rock and hip hop.
|
Lyrics ControversyThe lyrics, due to their objectification of women, have been controversial since the song's release and have drawn criticism from various quarters.
|
Alternate VersionsA cappella and instrumental versions of the song have also been released.
|
Song's PopularityDespite the controversy, "Girls" became quite popular, achieving significant radio airplay, and is still one of the Beastie Boys' most recognized songs.
|
Impact on CareerThe song, along with others on the "Licensed to Ill" album, greatly contributed to the Beastie Boys' commercial success and put them on the path to becoming one of the best-selling hip hop acts of all time.
|
Musical TechniqueThe song features usage of a harmonica and a drum machine.
|
Influential NatureDespite its controversial lyric content, the song’s catchy tune and unique blending of genres have proven influential to various acts in the music industry.
|
Evolution of the BandOver the years, Beastie Boys apologized for their early treatment and portrayal of women in their songs, including 'Girls', marking a significant growth in their approach towards music and society.
|
Legal DisputeIn 2012, Beastie Boys were involved in a legal dispute with the toy company GoldieBlox over its use of the song 'Girls' in a viral video ad, despite the band’s strict policy against their music being used in advertisements. The case was later settled out of court.
|
Reworked VersionA reworked version of Girls was used in the video ad by GoldieBlox to promote girl's interest in engineering and science, a stark contrast to the song's original theme.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Girls Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/33218255/Beastie+Boys/Girls>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Girls Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In