This Is What Makes Us Girls Lyrics

Lyric discussion by asortofdream 

Cover art for This Is What Makes Us Girls lyrics by Lana Del Rey

I initially thought this is a song celebrating femininity. I realize now that the term "girls" in this song is referring to her own budding sense immaturity and irresponsibility. In most aspects of the song she's trying to be more like an adult but in very irresponsible ways. For example, she's got a job at 16 but she's drinking on the job with the boss.

In essence, she's resisting the transition to adulthood and saying "this is what make's us girls".

My Interpretation