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
Musically, the track is a vibrant blend of synth-pop and new wave. : The song is written in the key of catchy keyboard riffs
: It features bright synthesizers, catchy keyboard riffs, and a lively dance beat.