No Doubt – Just A Girl

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  General Comment:i think it's about not being able to do as many things as boys can. As a teenager i felt this way a lot because my younger brother could stay out later than me, since he was a guy and would be "safer."

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  General Comment:You are all missing the point. What she is referring to is not lack of opportunity for women. Women now have the same rights as men (legally), the problem remaining is the countless double standards that are still deeply ingrained in society. A guy thumbing his nose at society and breaking all the rules is cool. He is an idol. An ideal. A good. A girl doing the same is viewed negatively. She’s trashy and unladylike and frowned upon. She’s threatening and intimidating. She is feared. Being a woman in rock music (which unfortunately seems to be dominated by men), Gwen probably has experienced this double standard many times. I think this song is an expression of that frustration.

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  General Comment:I'm a dude and I like this song. I'm not really huge on third-wave feminism, but I'll go for some third-wave ska. I wish people wouldn't argue over this song--it doesn't make any sense. My dad used to listen to No Doubt all the time when I was a kid, and he definitely didn't do it to spread word for women's rights. This song, just like any other song, should be appreciated musically and lyrically. It's just a good song with a good message. No need to get militant about it.
  
  But yeah, even if it makes me gay or something I love No Doubt.

  Flagged Harusameon July 24, 2010   Link

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  General Comment:I bet every girl in the universe feels this way.

  Flag MMQCon June 07, 2010   Link

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  General Comment:I do not believe that it is possible for any female in the world to not be able to relate to this song!!

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  General Comment:I think every girl feels like this at some point

  Flag holytrashon June 18, 2009   Link

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  General Comment:I love the guitar riff at the bridge =]

  Flag cassiebluvon December 07, 2008   Link

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  General Comment:Tragic Kingdom was my first rock album. It was when I was 12 and just began listening to Rock music.
  
  Damn, what happened to Gwen? She was solid proof that girls can rock. She flipped male chauvisim the finger in this song. Now she's just turned into anouther shitty pop singer. What a shame.

  Flag Opium.Dollon October 19, 2008   Link

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  General Comment:this song is too cute.. my favorite line: "cause they won't let my drive late at night.."

  Flag ConfessionsofaKingon October 19, 2008   Link

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  General Comment:you know what really pumps you up? listen to joan jetts bad reputation the listen to this.

  Flag glados146on September 30, 2008   Link

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