Have Fun M4a | 01 Girls Just Want To

The song was originally written and recorded in 1979 by Robert Hazard. In its initial form, the track was a rock-oriented narrative told from a male perspective about a "girl-crazy" bad boy. Lauper initially hesitated to record it, feeling the original lyrics were misogynistic or portrayed women as "pliant objects" for male amusement.

: Beyond partying, Lauper’s version emphasizes that women deserve the same autonomy and social freedom as men. 01 Girls Just Want To Have Fun m4a

To make the song her own, Lauper famously reworked the lyrics and perspective: The song was originally written and recorded in

: Subtle shifts turned lines about coming home at dawn into a statement of freedom after a hard day's work, rather than a narrative of promiscuity. 2. Musical Composition and Sound 01 Girls Just Want To Have Fun m4a