Under-Estimate The Girl Lyrics
Kate Nash
Lyrics
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
I feel like my head may explode
All my friends keep me alive, though
I feel I might survive alone
If I get my, my releaaaase, my release
I keep my cards close to my chest
My heart is otherwise undressed
My heart, is on my sleeve
Under-estimate me!
Under-estimate the girl!
Go on! Under-estimate her!
You keep pretending you're happy
You keep reading your magazines
My baby, is f***king me
Love the ones you say you hate
If you choose to hate the ones you love you've probably made a big mistake
But hey!
Under-estimate me!
Under-estimate the girl!
Go on! Under-estimate her!
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
Everybody play, playin' so safe
No one wanna mess, mess with the rules
Song & Lyrics Facts
Kate Nash's song "Under-Estimate the Girl" is a powerful, upbeat anthem of self-empowerment. It was released as part of her third studio album Girl Talk in 2013.
The genre of the song is indie pop and it was written by Kate Nash herself. Other band members include Mike Skinner (The Streets), Paul Epworth, and Metronomy’s Joseph Mount. The lyrics focus on themes of female empowerment and resilience in the face of adversity. The chorus features the empowering lines “Don't you ever under-estimate the girl, she can be strong and brave, she can take care of herself if you let her”. The song has become anthemic for women everywhere, with its message resonating strongly with listeners.