Hey Little Girl
Icehouse Lyrics
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When everything goes wrong
Sometimes it makes no sense
Hey-hey
There once was a time
I should have known better then
Hey-hey
Although you may try
It won't come your way again
Hey, little girl
Where will you hide?
Who can you run to now?
Hey, little girl
Where will you go?
Who can you turn to now?
Hey, hey
So why should I care
If somebody let you down?
Hey, hey
That's nothing new
I know just what that can mean
Hey, hey
Well, the way that they talk
The talk is all over town
Hey, hey
And it's no surprise
Little girls hurt sometimes
Hey, little girl
Where will you hide?
Who can you run to now?
Hey, little girl
Where will you go?
Who can you turn to now? (who can you turn to now?)
Hey, hey
When everything goes wrong
Sometimes it makes no sense
Hey, hey
Hey, little girl
Should have known better
Better
Hey, hey
Hey, little girl
Where will you hide?
Who can you run to now?
Hey, little girl
Where will you hide?
Who can you run to now?
(Who can you run to now?)
Hey, little girl (little girl)
Where will you go? (will you go?)
The lyrics to Icehouse's song Hey Little Girl explore themes of abandonment and the pain of betrayal, as the singer addresses a young girl who has been let down and must face the world alone. The repetition of the phrase "Hey-hey" at the beginning of each verse creates a sense of urgency and directness, as if the singer is trying to get the girl's attention and offer her comfort. The first verse acknowledges the randomness and unfairness of life, suggesting that sometimes things just don't make sense no matter how hard we try to understand them.
The chorus is the heart of the song, as the singer asks the titular little girl where she can turn for help when the world has let her down. The repetition of the question, "Who can you run to now?" underscores the sense of isolation and helplessness felt by the girl, while the repetition of the phrase "little girl" throughout the song emphasizes her youth and vulnerability.
The second verse addresses the singer's own detachment from the girl's plight, stating that he can't be bothered to care about someone else's problems when he has his own to deal with. However, the final lines of the song suggest a a sense of regret and empathy, as the singer acknowledges that "little girls hurt sometimes" and admits that he "should have known better" than to be so callous.
Overall, the lyrics to Hey Little Girl are a poignant exploration of the pain of growing up and facing the harsh realities of the world. The song acknowledges the difficulties we all face in trying to find our place in the world, while also offering a message of hope and shared empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey-hey
Expressing casual greeting or attracting attention
When everything goes wrong
In times of widespread trouble or disaster
Sometimes it makes no sense
The difficulty or confusion of understanding
There once was a time
Reflecting on a past moment
I should have known better then
Regretting not having made a better choice at the time
Although you may try
Attempting to solve a problem or challenge
It won't come your way again
The realization that opportunities come and go
Hey, little girl
Addressing someone younger and vulnerable
Where will you hide?
Asking where she can escape from danger or pain
Who can you run to now?
Questioning who she can trust or seek help from
So why should I care
Expressing indifference or detachment
If somebody let you down?
Noticing someone else's disappointment or betrayal
That's nothing new
Not surprised or affected by it
I know just what that can mean
Understand the feeling of being let down
Well, the way that they talk
Gossip or rumors going around
The talk is all over town
The news has spread and is widely known
And it's no surprise
Not unexpected or unusual
Little girls hurt sometimes
Acknowledging the pain and vulnerability of young girls
Where will you go?
Asking about her destination or future plans
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ivor Arthur Davies
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@axeman0073
Hey hey, when everything goes wrong
Sometimes it makes no sense
Hey hey, there once was a time
I should have known better then
Hey hey, although you may try
It won't come your way again
Hey little girl, where will you hide
Who can you run to now
Hey little girl, where will you go
Who can you turn to now
Hey hey, so why should I care
If somebody let you down
Hey hey, nnnn, that's nothing new
The talk is all over town
Hey hey, and it's no surprise
Little girls get hurt sometimes
Hey little girl, where will you hide
Who can you run to now
Hey little girl, where will you gooooooo
Who can you turn to now
Who can you turn to now
Hey hey, when everything goes wrong
Sometimes it makes no sense
Hey hey, hey little girl, should of known better
Known better than, hey hey
Hey little girl, where will you hide
Who can you run to now
Nnnn nn nnn
Hey little girl, where will you hide
Who can you run to now
Who can you run to now
Hey little girl, little girl, where will you gooo
Little girl, who can you turn to now
@littlenige
If like me you're around 60 you too were blessed! We had a great time listening to music like this.
@tracyhoward8228
bro im 61 still istening to this music. these bands are now old like us
@user-pn8xi5yg7p
I am 65 et j'écoute aussi ❤❤
@davegalvin1322
Great song, remember hearing it on the radio and thinking it was Roxy Music.
@Thieleklix
So many memories of this song. I have to go back to the 80's. Who´s coming with me ?
@rossedmonds1828
Me!
@petersparks519
Me
@burton48
Fire up the mode of transportation. I am aboard. I would love to escape this dangerously screwed up world of today.
@k.-h.k.1315
Let's go, Fella!
@JEEROFUKU
I’m with you, lad🏍