Stupid Girl
Navigating Fear: Reflections of a Vulnerable Soul
Lyrics
Practise fake calling my dad,
Practicing a fake call to my dad to create the illusion of having someone tough waiting for me.
So it will look like there’s somebody tough
The purpose of the fake call is to give the impression that there's a protective figure anticipating my arrival.
Waiting for me to walk in the door,
Imagining the scenario of someone tough waiting for me when I return home.
After the sun has gone down,
Referring to the time after sunset, creating a sense of vulnerability and darkness.
And I set on home up a
Arriving at my familiar home street.
Street that’s familiar to me,
Describing the street as familiar, suggesting a routine or habit in the singer's life.
Past that big group of figures that force my gaze downwards,
Passing by a large group of people who make me avoid eye contact, possibly indicating discomfort or insecurity.
‘Til I can’t see past my feet.
Continuing to avoid eye contact until I can't see beyond my own feet, emphasizing a desire for solitude.
Practise pretending I know what to do if I see it.
Practicing how to react if I encounter a challenging situation.
Practise pretending I understand what not to say.
Practicing how to control my words and responses in difficult situations.
Stupid girl
Labeling oneself as a "stupid girl," possibly expressing self-criticism or feelings of inadequacy.
Stupid girl
Repetition of the self-deprecating label, reinforcing the negative self-perception.
Sometimes I call you instead,
Choosing to call someone instead of facing the imagined tough situation at home.
And I pray that you’ve not gone to bed,
Hoping that the person I call is still awake, seeking comfort or connection.
And I’ll make sure you know where I am,
Ensuring that the person on the call knows my whereabouts as I navigate the street alone.
As I make my way home down the street all alone.
Walking alone down the street, highlighting a sense of solitude or vulnerability.
Practise pretending I know what to do if I see it.
Continuing to practice how to react in challenging situations.
Practise pretending I understand what not to say.
Continuing to practice how to control words and responses in difficult situations.
Stupid girl
Reiteration of the self-deprecating label "stupid girl."
Stupid girl
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the negative self-perception.
I don’t wanna go out tonight,
Expressing a desire to avoid going out, possibly indicating a preference for solitude or avoidance of social situations.
I just wanna sleep right tonight.
Expressing a simple desire to sleep peacefully, suggesting a need for rest or escape from external pressures.
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