Lyrics
I grew up in one hell of a family
The speaker had a challenging or turbulent upbringing within their family.
You'd envy us alright
The speaker suggests that others might have envied their family despite its difficulties.
All three girls are looking for trouble
All three girls, likely including the speaker, seek trouble or adventure.
But we came home every night
Despite seeking trouble, they returned home every night.
I don't wanna wear your floral dresses
The speaker rejects societal expectations represented by feminine attire, like floral dresses.
And my lips won't be colored
The speaker refuses to conform to traditional standards of beauty by not coloring their lips.
I don't want your diamond necklace
The speaker doesn't desire material symbols of wealth or status, like a diamond necklace.
Your disapproval cuts through
Someone's disapproval affects the speaker deeply, possibly indicating a family member's opinion.
I see the way you look at me
The speaker notices judgmental looks from someone.
You don't have to tell me
The speaker doesn't need confirmation of the judgmental gaze; it's apparent.
I'm growing older each passing day
The speaker acknowledges aging but still holds onto their core values and emotions.
But my heart still remains
Despite growing older, the speaker's emotional core remains unchanged.
I bet you thought I'd grow out of these habits
Others might have expected the speaker to outgrow certain behaviors or habits, but they haven't.
Forgive me for missing
The speaker apologizes for missing the mark or disappointing those expectations.
I don't wanna wear your floral dresses
Reiteration of the rejection of societal norms regarding feminine attire.
And my lips won't be colored
Similar to line 7, the speaker resists conforming to traditional beauty standards.
I don't want your diamond necklace
Reiteration of rejecting material symbols of wealth or status.
Your disapproval cuts through
The disapproval of someone continues to affect the speaker deeply.
'Cause I see the way you look at me
Reiteration of someone's judgmental looks towards the speaker.
I see the way you look at me
Reiteration of the speaker noticing the judgmental gaze without needing confirmation.
You don't have to tell me
Reiteration of someone's judgmental looks towards the speaker.
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