Girls

About this song

"Girls" is the sixth track on Beastie Boys' debut album Licensed To Ill, released on November 15, 1986 by Def Jam Recordings. The song was performed in one known concert, at Cal Expo in Sacramento, California, in 1995. The band later looked back on its lyrics, saying they were meant as a goof that many listeners took seriously.

What it's about

The song is a joke in which the band's lyrics play on the idea of women doing the housework, but the group said that was not the point they intended.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 24 other songs, like “Spread Eagle Cross the Block (Vocal) by Death Grips”.
• Covered 6 times, including “Chavas (Girls) by Molotov”.
• Written by Ad-Rock, Rick Rubin, MCA and Mike D.
• Produced by Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin.
• Recorded at Chung King Studios (New York City).