Lyrics
Alice in the playground
Alice is present in the playground.
She ain't got a boyfriend
Alice is currently without a boyfriend.
Oh, oh, that's a pity
Expressing pity for Alice's situation.
She's not even pretty
Suggesting that others don't find Alice physically attractive.
Alice hears them whisper
Alice overhears people talking about her.
They smile when they see her
People smile when they see Alice, possibly indicating hidden motives or sarcasm.
Oh, oh, she'll discover
Alice is expected to discover something about relationships.
Girls don't hurt each other
Assertion that girls don't harm each other emotionally.
Hey, don't kid yourself
Warning against self-deception.
Girl love help yourself
Encouraging the idea of self-love for girls.
Hey, don't kid yourself
Reiteration of the warning against self-deception.
Girl love help yourself
Reinforcing the importance of self-love for girls.
I hurt myself
A personal admission of self-inflicted pain.
I hurt my Alice in vain
The singer acknowledges causing harm to Alice without any apparent gain.
Alice doesn't eat much
Alice has a reduced appetite.
Alice don't go out much
Alice is socially withdrawn and doesn't go out often.
Oh, oh, now you're happy
Others are now happy, possibly at Alice's expense.
It's too late for Alice
Implying that it's too late for Alice to change her situation.
Hey, don't kid yourself
Reiteration of the warning against self-deception in the context of girl love.
Girl love help yourself
Encouraging girls to prioritize self-love.
Hey, don't kid yourself
Reiterating the caution against self-deception.
Girl love help yourself
Emphasizing the importance of self-love for girls.
I hurt myself
Personal acknowledgment of causing self-harm.
I hurt my Alice in vain
Reiteration of causing harm to Alice without apparent purpose.
Alice in vain
Highlighting Alice's existence in vain.
I hurt myself (x3)
Repeated admission of self-inflicted pain and causing harm to Alice.
I hurt my Alice in vain
Reiteration of causing harm to Alice without apparent gain.
Alice in vain (x3)
Repetition of the idea that Alice exists in vain.
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