That Kind of Girl
Yearning for Perfection: The Paradox of That Kind of Girl
Lyrics
yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement.
I know you don't understand this
Recognition that the listener may not comprehend the speaker's perspective.
But I think you have a death wish
Suggesting the listener has a self-destructive inclination or desire.
Even though I know you do not want to die
Acknowledgment that the listener may not actively seek death, despite the perceived inclination.
Yeah you just want to fall in love
Desire to experience romantic love.
Be blessed by the lord above
Aspiration for divine blessings and approval.
And get married to a real nice guy
Longing to marry a kind and suitable partner.
Wear a string of pearls
Desire to wear a symbol of elegance and tradition.
Wear your mothers pearls
Suggestion to wear a family heirloom, possibly indicating a connection to tradition.
you are just…
Interruption, possibly emphasizing the speaker's perception of the listener.
That kind of girlyeah
Reiteration of the listener being a particular type of girl, emphasizing a stereotype.
You must have a death wish
Reiteration of the perceived death wish in a questioning tone.
But you would never cut your wrists
Assertion that self-harm is not an option for the listener.
I know you do not believe in suicide
Acknowledgment that the listener rejects the idea of suicide.
You just want the perfect home
Desire for a perfect home and possessions, suggesting a pursuit of an idealized lifestyle.
Full of perfect stuff and be left alone
Preference for solitude and avoiding social interactions.
And never ever have to go outside
Expressed desire to stay indoors and avoid the challenges of the external world.
Out into the world
Reference to venturing outside into the world.
Out into the world
Repetition of the idea of going into the world.
You are just…
Restatement of the listener being a particular type of girl.
That kind of girl
Reiteration of the listener's categorization.
yeah
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment.
You must have a death wish
Reiteration of the perceived death wish.
you look a little anorexic
Observation of the listener's physical appearance, hinting at potential health concerns.
Though I know you eat'n good healthy food
Acknowledgment of the listener's commitment to healthy eating habits.
You do not smoke cigarettes, do drugs, get drunk
Listing of behaviors the listener avoids, emphasizing a clean and controlled lifestyle.
Or even think of it
Confirmation of the listener's abstinence from harmful substances or activities.
And love to do without sex is more true
Recognition of the listener's preference for a non-sexual lifestyle.
yeah
Confirmation of the listener's commitment to certain values.
But true to who?
Rhetorical questioning of the listener's authenticity or loyalty.
True to you?
Querying whether the listener is true to themselves or conforming to societal expectations.
Or just life in that kind of world
Reflection on the nature of life in the listener's chosen world.
Just life…you're
Emphasis on the listener embodying a particular kind of life.
That kind of girl
Restatement of the listener's categorization.
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