Fantasy Girl
Man Overboard Lyrics
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She called me kinda late last night.
Said that she knew everything
And all those pretty little words came out.
And just like I planned,
She fell into my arms again,
And I could pretend that I would lie with her forever
And wait for the end.
You're right, you're right, we should be together.
Tonight, tonight, I could make it better
If I just gave up on my stupid little fantasy world.
You're right, you're right, that was a fake smile
And you're right, you're right,
I am in denial.
I should just go home to my perfect little fantasy girl.
You're my fantasy girl.
And just like I said
She crept back up inside my bed.
Said that she missed everything
And all those words that made me fall came out.
Just like a trap, everything just fell right back
And we were on track. And I could lie with her all night now
And wait to react.
You're right, you're right, we should be together.
Tonight, tonight, I could make it better
If I just gave up on my stupid little fantasy world.
You're right, you're right, that was a fake smile
And you're right, you're right,
I am in denial.
I should just go home to my perfect little fantasy girl.
You're my fantasy girl.
The song "Fantasy Girl" by Man Overboard is a tale of a man who is caught in between the reality of his relationship and the perfection of his fantasy world. In the beginning of the song, he receives a call from his girlfriend in which she confesses that she knows everything. It is suggested this refers to her knowledge of his infidelity. Despite this, he manages to convince her to return to his arms and he can pretend that he would lie with her forever.
The chorus of the song acknowledges that he knows he should be with his girlfriend, but he is still holding on to his "stupid little fantasy world." He admits that his smile was fake and he is in denial, and that he should just go home to his perfect little fantasy girl. The second verse continues with him getting back together with his girlfriend, but it is only temporary. She confesses that she misses everything and they are back in bed but now everything feels like a trap.
The lyrics suggest that while he knows he should be with his girlfriend in reality, he cannot let go of the fantasy of having a perfect relationship. He is trapped between the reality of his imperfect relationship and the ideal world he has created in his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
She called me kinda late last night.
The girl contacted the singer at an unexpected hour.
Said that she knew everything
The girl seemed confident in her knowledge.
And all those pretty little words came out.
The girl spoke eloquently and charmingly.
And just like I planned,
The artist had orchestrated the situation.
She fell into my arms again,
The girl showed physical affection.
And I could pretend that I would lie with her forever
The singer entertained the idea of a long-term relationship.
And wait for the end.
The singer envisioned a future together.
You're right, you're right, we should be together.
The artist acknowledges the potential for a relationship.
Tonight, tonight, I could make it better
The artist believes they can improve the current state.
If I just gave up on my stupid little fantasy world.
The artist realizes their idealism hinders progress.
You're right, you're right, that was a fake smile
The singer wasn't being genuine in their actions.
And you're right, you're right, I am in denial.
The artist considers their own level of self-awareness.
I should just go home to my perfect little fantasy girl.
The singer admits their own escapism and desire for a perfect partner.
You're my fantasy girl.
The singer idealizes the girl and sees her as perfect.
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Puno Del Gato
This is a huge part of my teenage years.
Molly Wilson
when i first heard them my exact words were " OH MY GOD THEY HAVE THE VOICE OF ANGELS"
Shawn Begay
Love this song!
DarkenedEmptyWorld
an unbelivable great track!
StreetlightMonster
They arent terrible live AT ALL, they are really great and put so much effort into their live shows. I've seen them twice and both times were amazing. Look at my video of "Crybaby" live, so much dedication
caween 🥔
i saw them live a few months ago and they were pretty good
treycoleman14
It took me an hour, but I just realized I've been listening to this playlist over and over again and I'm not unhappy about it.
SideProjectnumba1
It's fine in recordings, but when bands use it live I hate it. This is why man overboard is awesome because they're always 100 percent legit live
reegan0229
A guy dedicated this to me but I was just to dumb to realize he was the one but now he's gone and he hates me but I still listen to all these songs he loves:'(
Erwin Braga
You just make damn sure my fantasy girl..