Released: 2020
Lee Brice’s ‘One of Them Girls’ is a country love song that pays tribute to a certain type of independent, fun-loving, and elusive woman. The lyrics describe a man’s fascination and desire for a woman who’s just there to enjoy the party, not looking to meet anyone special, and who keeps her heart guarded.
The song opens with a question, ‘Are you one of them girls?’ Here, ‘them girls’ refers to a certain type of woman who’s carefree, independent, and a bit of a tease. She’s the kind of girl who ‘peels off the Bud-Light label’, a common pastime in bars, suggesting she’s relaxed and casual.
The line ‘Just might run a pool table’ suggests she’s skilled and confident, not afraid to take on a traditionally male-dominated game. ‘Roll your eyes if I call you an angel’ shows she’s not easily charmed or impressed by sweet talk.
When Brice sings ‘You got your heart on lockdown’, he’s saying this woman is guarded, not easily giving away her heart. The ‘wall I gotta knock down’ is a metaphor for the emotional barriers she’s put up.
The chorus is all about her allure. She’s not ‘handin’ out your number’, meaning she’s not easily available. She ‘likes to make us want you’, suggesting she enjoys the chase. She’s there for the party, not looking for a relationship.
Brice sings ‘I’m one of them boys who’ll trade his whole world for one of them girls’, expressing his willingness to give up everything for a chance with this type of woman. This shows his deep attraction and desire for her.
The line ‘Broke every heart in your hometown’ suggests she’s left a trail of broken hearts, further enhancing her allure and desirability. ‘On the day you rode out’ is a common country phrase, meaning the day she left town.
The song ends with Brice reiterating his desire to be with this woman, even willing to ‘write a little love song’ for her. This is a clear testament to his feelings and the lengths he’s willing to go to win her over.
