Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2016-01-19
- Album Name: Donks, Dimes & Diamonds
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “She Want A Thug” by Owey
“She Want A Thug” by Owey tells the story of a woman who is attracted to the bad boy image, and the obstacles the narrator faces in trying to win her over. The narrator is aware that the woman is attracted to a particular kind of guy, someone with a “thug” image, and is determined to prove that he can be that person, even though he’s not that type of guy. Despite being warned by his friends that the woman would leave when she realizes that the narrator isn’t the “thug” she desires, the narrator stays focused and doesn’t let that stop him from trying to win her over. He calls her beautiful and insists that she doesn’t choose a “thug” life, but as the song ends, he still isn’t sure if he will be successful in his mission of winning her over. Ultimately, the song touches on the idea of people not seeing someone for who they truly are, and hoping that they can rise above stereotypes and negative labels.