The song "Girls With Guitars" by Wynonna Judd is about a young girl who discovers her love for music and playing the guitar. At the age of fifteen, she develops a deep interest in her older brother's record collection and becomes infatuated with the music of Jimi Hendrix. She pleads with her father to buy her a guitar, and he finally agrees and takes her to Sears Roebuck to purchase one. The girl spends countless hours in the cellar, turning up the amp and honing her skills on the guitar. She doesn't conform to traditional gender roles and expectations, as she is more interested in playing the guitar than participating in activities like cheerleading or dating football heroes. As she grows older, she continues to pursue her passion for music. She follows her brother to Saturday night events, but instead of dancing or socializing, she focuses on learning new riffs and memorizing chords. The boys around her are intimidated by her talent, except for those who also play the guitar. When the girl goes off to college, her parents expect her to pursue a career in law or medicine, but she has different plans. She dreams of making it big in the music industry and decides to move to New York City. She packs all her belongings in an old Chevy van and heads out on her journey to pursue her musical aspirations. She secures an audition through a friend and faces skepticism from the person assessing her talent. However, she confidently showcases her skills, blows away the doubter, and proves that girls with guitars can rock just as hard as anyone else. The lyrics emphasize the empowerment and talent of girls and women who play the guitar, challenging stereotypes and societal expectations. The song celebrates the strength and determination of girls with guitars and suggests that they deserve recognition and respect in the music industry, just like their male counterparts.
