Beautiful Girl
Beautiful Girl: A Tragic Tale of Lost Brilliance and Broken Dreams
Lyrics
She knew about politics
She possessed knowledge about politics.
And she knew about math
She had a good understanding of mathematics.
She was more than he deserved
She was more deserving than the person mentioned.
And now she's trash
She has been degraded or devalued to the point of being considered trash.
She could discuss philosophy
She could engage in discussions about philosophy.
Or Russian literature
She was knowledgeable about Russian literature.
That is until the day he got a hold of her
Her intellectual prowess was compromised when the person got a hold of her.
That is until the day he got a hold of her, oh yeah!
Repetition emphasizing the negative impact on her intellect after the person's influence.
That is until the day he got a hold of her, oh yeah!
-He drove into her brain
The person metaphorically intruded into her mind.
That she could never be smart again
He convinced her that she could no longer be intelligent.
It was 98 pounds or die
Her worth was reduced to a specific weight, emphasizing a toxic standard.
He said that "I need you beautiful for me."
He expressed a selfish desire for her to be physically appealing to him.
He said that "I need you beautiful for me."
-Beautiful girl
Reference to the girl as beautiful despite the negative circumstances.
The day her parents cried
The day her parents mourned, likely symbolizing her decline.
The day their daughter died
Her metaphorical death due to the negative influence mentioned.
She said "Mom and Dad just do not understand."
She deflects blame, suggesting her parents' lack of understanding.
She's using those number systems
She applies mathematical systems from Pascal's work.
From reading Blaise Pascal
She is involved in procreation, emphasizing a traditional role.
She's making babies for now
She is focused on producing healthy offspring, possibly for societal expectations.
She's making healthy white babies for now
-He drove into her brain
Reiteration of the negative impact on her intelligence.
That she could never be smart again
Confirmation that she believes she can no longer be smart.
It was 98 pounds or die
Restatement of the weight standard imposed on her.
He said that "I need you beautiful for me."
Repetition of the selfish desire for her physical beauty.
He said that "I need you beautiful for me."
-Beautiful girl
Reiteration of her being labeled as beautiful despite the negative context.
She studied philosophy
Confirmation of her philosophical studies.
It really is unfair
Expresses the unfairness of her situation.
He runs his father's business
Contrast in their roles, highlighting gender stereotypes.
She folds his underwear
She is relegated to traditional gender roles, such as folding underwear.
She's using those number systems
Reiteration of her use of mathematical systems.
From reading Blaise Pascal
Continuation of her focus on procreation for societal expectations.
She's making babies for now
Emphasis on her role in producing healthy offspring.
She's making healthy white babies for now
-He drove into her brain
Reiteration of the negative impact on her intelligence.
That she could never be smart again
Confirmation of her belief that she can no longer be smart.
It was 98 pounds or die
Restatement of the weight standard imposed on her.
He said that "I need you beautiful for me."
Final repetition of the selfish desire for her physical beauty.
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