Things Have Changed Since I Was a Girl
Transcending Gender: A Reflection on Changing Times
Lyrics
Things have changed since I was a girl
Expresses a recognition of significant changes over time since the speaker's childhood.
I used to be pretty in gingham (?) and pearls
Recalls a time when the speaker felt attractive and adorned in traditional feminine clothing.
Things have changed since I was a girl
Reiterates the theme of transformation and the evolving nature of life since the speaker's girlhood.
And life was cool and one big social world
Reflects on a past era when life seemed carefree and sociable.
I like to go out in my sister's dresses
Describes the speaker's preference for wearing dresses, possibly borrowed from their sister.
Very very proud of my long blond tresses
Expresses pride in the speaker's appearance, particularly their long blond hair.
Do you really think you can understand
Raises doubt about others' ability to truly comprehend the speaker's experiences.
What it's like to be stuck in the body of a man
Conveys the struggle of feeling trapped in a male body and challenges understanding of this predicament.
Things have changed since I was a girl
Reiterates the idea of change, emphasizing the contrast with the speaker's past self.
I used to pretty when I was daddy's girl
Recalls a time when the speaker felt pretty and close to their father.
Things have changed since I was a girl
Emphasizes the ongoing transformation and the speaker's changing self-perception.
I used to be so pretty in my gingham (?) and pearls
Repeats the mention of feeling attractive in feminine clothing, reinforcing the contrast with the present.
Used to stare for hours at my reflection
Describes a past habit of staring at the speaker's own reflection for extended periods.
Father thought I was beyond redemption
Indicates a perception by the speaker's father that the speaker was beyond redemption.
Only my sister can understand
Suggests that only the speaker's sister can truly comprehend the challenges of their situation.
What it's like to be stuck in the body of a man
Reiterates the theme of struggling with being in a male body, emphasizing the lack of understanding from others.
Things have changed since I was a girl
Restates the overarching theme of change and transformation since the speaker's girlhood.
I hate my hands, I hate my head
Expresses a strong dislike for various parts of the speaker's own body.
I hate my body, I hate my legs
Continues the expression of self-hate, emphasizing different body parts.
I hate my arms, I hate my head
Repeats the sentiment of hating specific body parts, reinforcing a negative self-perception.
If I fell apart tomorrow I wouldn't really care
Indicates a level of indifference or detachment towards potential personal disintegration.
'Cause things have changed since I was a girl
Reaffirms the central theme of change, suggesting a resigned acceptance of the transformed self.
Things have changed since I was a girl
Restates the idea that significant changes have occurred since the speaker's girlhood.
Since I was a girl
Repeats the assertion that things have changed, possibly for emphasis or reflection.
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