Party Girl
From Revelry to Responsibility: Nanci Griffith's 'Party Girl' Evolution
Lyrics
She was a party girl
She used to enjoy a lively social life and parties.
Now the party's over
The phase of her life filled with parties has come to an end.
she was a beauty
She possessed physical attractiveness.
And that's changing too
Her beauty is diminishing or changing in some way.
Now she's barefoot and having babies
Now she is living a simpler life, focused on raising children.
She was a party girl
Similar to line 1, emphasizing her past as a party-goer.
Now the party's over
Reiterating that the phase of lively social events is over for her.
Now her husband watches TV
Her husband is engaged in watching television after a day of hard work.
After working hard all day
He works diligently throughout the day.
And she's crying into her pillow
She is emotionally distressed, shedding tears into her pillow.
'cause it's night time
It's nighttime, and she yearns for the carefree times of playing and enjoyment.
and she want's to play
Continuation of her desire for a more carefree life in the evening.
She was a party girl
Reflecting on her past as someone who loved parties.
Now the party's over
Reiterating that the vibrant party period is now in the past.
she was a beauty
Reemphasizing her previous physical attractiveness.
And that's changing too
Reiterating that her physical appearance is changing.
Now she's barefoot and having babies
Emphasizing her current focus on motherhood and family.
She was a party girl
Restating her previous identity as a party enthusiast.
Now the party's over
Confirming the conclusion of her party-filled lifestyle.
She can't cry to mama
She cannot seek comfort or support from her parents (mama and daddy).
She can't go home to daddy any more
She cannot return to the safety or guidance of her parents.
They both tried to warn her
Her parents had attempted to caution her about her choices.
she was throwing away her sweet young life
Her actions were perceived as discarding the potential of a fulfilling young life.
When she walked out that door
She made a significant decision when she walked out the door.
She was a party girl
Reiterating her past as someone who enjoyed social events.
Now the party's over
Affirming that the era of parties has concluded for her.
she was a beauty
Reiterating her past physical attractiveness.
And that's changing too
Reiterating that her physical appearance is changing.
Now she's barefoot and having babies
Highlighting her current focus on family life and motherhood.
She was a party girl
Summarizing her transition from a party-centric lifestyle.
Now the party's over
Confirming the conclusion of her party-filled lifestyle.
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