Mean Girls Lyrics – Charli xcx

[Verse 1]
Yeah, it’s 2 a.m, and she’s out there
In the sheer white dress, wearing last night’s makeup
All coquette-ish in the pictures with the flash on
Worships Lana Del Rey in her AirPods, yeah
Yeah, she’s in her mid-twenties, real intelligent
Hedonistic with the gravel, drawl and dead eyes
You said she’s anorexic and you heard she likes when people say it
Think you already know her, but you don’t

[Chorus]
This one’s for all my mean girls

This one’s for all my bad girls
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls
This one’s for all my mean girls
This one’s for all my bad girls
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls

[Verse 2]
Yeah, it’s 4 a.m, and she’s out there
With the razor-sharp tongue stuck to skinny cigarettes
Calls him Daddy while she’s fingering a gold cross
And she’s kinda fu*ked up, but she’s still in Vogue
Yeah, she’s in her mid-twenties, real intelligent
And you hate the fact she’s New York City’s darling
You said she’s problematic and the way you say it, so fanatic
Think she already knows that you’re obsessed

[Piano Interlude]

[Chorus]
(This one’s for all my mean girls
This one’s for all my bad girls
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls)

This one’s for all my mean girls
This one’s for all my bad girls
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls
This one’s for all my mean girls
This one’s for all my bad girls
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls
This one’s for all my mean girls
This one’s for all my bad girls
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls
This one’s for all my mean girls (Mean girls)
This one’s for all my bad girls (Bad girls)
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls
This one’s for all my mean girls
This one’s for all my bad girls
This one’s for all my break your boyfriend’s heart girls
For all my tear his s*it apart girls
This one’s for all my mean girls

[Verse 1]
At 2 a.m., the song sets the scene with a woman standing out, wearing a sheer white dress and yesterday’s makeup, giving off a flirtatious vibe under the camera flash. She’s depicted as a fan of Lana Del Rey, listening to her music on AirPods. Despite being intelligent, she’s described as hedonistic, with a gravelly voice and seemingly lifeless eyes. Rumors circulate about her having anorexia, which she might not mind hearing. The verse challenges assumptions about her, suggesting that she’s more complex than people realize.

[Chorus]
The chorus celebrates the archetype of “Mean Girls” and “bad girls” who defy societal norms and expectations. It’s a tribute to those who are unapologetically themselves, even if it means breaking hearts or causing chaos. The repetition emphasizes the solidarity and empowerment among these women, who are unafraid to challenge conventions and assert their independence.

[Verse 2]
At 4 a.m., the focus shifts back to the same woman, now with a sharp tongue, smoking skinny cigarettes. She’s portrayed as provocative, calling her partner “Daddy” while playing with a gold cross. Despite her apparent flaws, she still maintains a glamorous image, even being adored in New York City. Others criticize her as problematic, but their disdain seems to stem from a deep fascination with her. This verse continues to explore the complexities and contradictions within her character.

[Piano Interlude]
The piano interlude serves as a musical transition, allowing listeners to absorb the emotions and themes of the song before diving back into the chorus.

[Chorus]
The final chorus reinforces the celebration of “Mean Girls” and “bad girls,” emphasizing their resilience and defiance. The repetition of the chorus underscores the unity and strength found in embracing one’s identity, regardless of societal judgments. It’s a defiant anthem for those who refuse to conform to expectations, instead choosing to assert their agency and live on their own terms.

1. “Mean Girls”
This phrase encapsulates the central theme of the song, referring to a particular type of woman who defies societal norms and expectations. These “Mean Girls” are depicted as confident, edgy, and unapologetic in their actions and demeanor. Rather than being malicious, it suggests a rebellious attitude and a refusal to conform to conventional standards of behavior.

2. “Bad girls”
Similar to “Mean Girls,” “bad girls” also represents a rebellious archetype. These women embrace their flaws and imperfections, challenging traditional notions of femininity and propriety. They are unafraid to assert their independence, often breaking hearts and causing chaos along the way. The phrase celebrates their strength, resilience, and willingness to defy societal expectations.

3. “Break your boyfriend’s heart girls”
This phrase speaks to the disruptive nature of the women described in the song. They are depicted as capable of causing emotional turmoil and upheaval in romantic relationships. Rather than being passive participants, they take charge of their romantic lives, unafraid to pursue their desires even if it means breaking hearts and leaving a trail of emotional wreckage in their wake.

4. “Tear his s*it apart girls”
This expression further emphasizes the assertive and confrontational nature of the women depicted in the song. It suggests a willingness to challenge and dismantle established power dynamics, whether in romantic relationships or society at large. These women are not passive bystanders but active agents of change, unafraid to disrupt the status quo and assert their agency in the face of adversity.