Atta Girl
Lainey Wilson Lyrics

Atta girl
Expressing congratulations or approval for the listener's past actions.

Way to go
Well done in achieving what you set out to.

It was time
It had come to the point where something needed to change in the situation.

To hit the road
To leave or move on from a situation.

He's just a boy
He is not mature or responsible enough for a serious commitment.

In working boots
He may have a job, but is not interested in growing with the listener.

It didn't work so you cut him loose
The relationship was not fulfilling, so the listener ended it.

Hey, atta girl
Commending the listener for their bravery.

You thought it through
The decision to end the relationship was not made impulsively.

And what you did
The decision made by the listener to end the relationship.

Is hard to do
The decision was emotionally difficult for the listener.

I bet you're thinking 'bout some things that you shouldn't
The listener may be dwelling on negative aspects of the ended relationship.

Just remember now and then that you're looking
Encouraging the listener to think positively about their future.

At a girl who's got a damn good heart
The listener is kind and caring.

And some big dreams up ahead
The listener has goals they want to achieve.

And now you got you a brand new start and both sides of a queen bed
The listener is starting fresh on their own.

He mighta took your love, mighta took your time
The ended relationship may have taken up the listener's time and emotions.

And the rug out from under your world
The listener has lost a significant part of their life.

But he can't take all your happiness
The listener still has control over their own happiness.

Go and get it now, atta girl
Encouraging the listener to actively pursue their own happiness.

He's at a bar
The man is trying to cope with the ended relationship by drinking.

With his friends
He is seeking solace in the company of his peers.

That's where ya go
The bar is a common place for people to drown their sorrows.

When it ends
The man is having trouble dealing with the ended relationship.

They say, 'Atta boy'
His friends are trying to comfort him.

Have another round
Encouraging the man to continue drinking.

There's plenty girls
They suggest that he can easily find someone new.

In this college town'
There are plenty of potential partners in the area he is in.

Then he meets one
The man finds another woman to be interested in.

That's hurting too
The new woman is also going through emotional turmoil.

While he's kissing her
The man is using the new woman as a distraction from his own feelings.

He's missing you
The man is starting to regret the end of the old relationship.

And now it's sinking in deep that he missed that train
The man realizes he has missed out on a good thing with the listener.

He can throw back a drink but he can't throw blame
The man can drink alcohol to forget his troubles, but he cannot blame anyone else for his mistakes.

He mighta took your love, it'll take time
The listener needs time to recover from the ended relationship.

But you'll find your way in this world
There are other opportunities for the listener in the future.

Whatever's gonna bring you happiness
The listener has the power to find their own happiness.

Go and get it now, atta girl
Encouraging the listener to find their own happiness and move forward with their life.