My Girls (Animal Collective song)

"My Girls" is a song by the American experimental pop band Animal Collective, released in 2009 as the lead single from their eighth studio album, Merriweather Post Pavilion. Written by band member Panda Bear (Noah Lennox), it is considered one of the band's most popular and critically acclaimed songs.

The song is characterized by its repetitive, hypnotic melody, heavily layered vocal harmonies, and a prominent, driving bassline. It features prominent use of synthesizers and samples, creating a swirling, psychedelic soundscape.

Lyrically, "My Girls" explores themes of domesticity, financial security, and the desire to provide for one's family. Panda Bear has stated that the song was inspired by his recent move into a house with his wife and young daughter, and his anxieties about providing a stable and comfortable life for them. The repetition of the phrase "I don't mean to seem like I care about material things, like a social status" highlights this internal conflict between material desire and a desire to transcend superficiality.

The song's music video, directed by Danny Perez, features the band performing the song in a surreal and visually striking environment. "My Girls" was a commercial success for Animal Collective, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving widespread airplay. It is often cited as a key example of the band's signature sound and is considered a landmark song in the indie pop genre.