These lyrics are so underrated. This is one of my favorite songs ever.

No Doubt - Just A Girl

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 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 makes me worrisome
Woh 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 oh oh oh oh … I’ve had it up to here.   

“I wrote that because my dad got mad at me for going to Tony’s house and driving home late at night. I mean, c’mon, I’m, like, going on 30 here! I wouldn’t trade [being female], but I really don’t think guys understand what a burden it can be sometimes.”

- Gwen Stefani