Beautiful Girl
William Fitzsimmons Lyrics
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A distant fuller skin
I knew you once
My God the sun
The windows bear your bones
Reveal your crime
Beautiful girl
Let the sunrise come again
Beautiful girl
Your sailor eyes
The water in the well
A thirst to fill
Let down your arms
The purging of this dark
The fall to free
Beautiful girl
Let the sunrise come again
Beautiful girl
May the weight of world resign
You will get better
The lyrics of William Fitzsimmons's song "Beautiful Girl" present a melancholic tone that conveys profound emotions. The opening line "Unfurl your gown" could be interpreted as an invitation to reveal one's true colors and authentic self to the world. The next line "A distant fuller skin, I knew you once" suggests a reflection of the past, and the singer recognizes that there have been changes which caused distance in their relationship.
The second verse, "My God the sun, the windows bear your bones, reveal your crime" centers on the idea that the sun enlightens everything around it, putting on display everything that might have gone unnoticed before. The singer sees the beauty and vulnerability of the subject, but also an underlying sin, a criminal act. It is unclear what that act may be, but it could be a reference to any mistake or misdeed that an individual may have committed, and which still weighs heavily on them.
The chorus states "Beautiful girl let the sunrise come again, May the weight of world resign, You will get better," which can be interpreted as an affirmation of hope that, despite the struggles and hardships, there is a possibility of renewal and healing. It encourages the subject to move forward and embrace life, despite its difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Unfurl your gown
Open up and reveal your true self, your deepest emotions and struggles
A distant fuller skin
Over time, you have grown and your experiences have formed you into a stronger person
I knew you once
We may have lost touch and grown apart, but I still remember the beautiful person you are
My God the sun
Even in the bleakest moments, the sun still shines and gives us hope for a better tomorrow
The windows bear your bones
Your vulnerability and innermost thoughts are exposed through your eyes and facial expressions
Reveal your crime
Share with me the pain and regret you hold, so we can work together to move forward and find healing
Beautiful girl
Despite your struggles and imperfections, you are still beautiful and worthy of love and happiness
Let the sunrise come again
Let go of the darkness and embrace the new beginnings and opportunities that each day brings
Your sailor eyes
Your eyes are like the ocean, deep and full of stories and experiences
The water in the well
Your soul is constantly longing for fulfillment and seeking to quench its thirst
A thirst to fill
You are constantly searching for something to fill the void inside you and bring you peace
Let down your arms
Stop fighting and let yourself be vulnerable and open to love and acceptance
The purging of this dark
Let go of the pain and hold on to hope, let the darkness dissipate and allow yourself to heal
The fall to free
Sometimes it takes a fall or hitting rock bottom to break free from the chains that hold us back and find true freedom and happiness
May the weight of world resign
May the burdens you carry become lighter and may you find peace and relief from the weight of the world
You will get better
No matter how hard things may seem right now, things will get better and you will emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES MILLER, HAROLD RAY I. BROWN, HOWARD E. SCOTT, JERRY GOLDSTEIN, LE ROY L. JORDAN, LEE OSKAR, MORRIS DEWAYNE DICKERSON, SYLVESTER ALLEN
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@benjisebastian84
How is it possible that this song makes me care so much about every one of the people in the comments. Their losses, Their loves, Their strengths, Their sadness. It’s like some sort of intersection, and regardless of what brought us all here, I care very much just because we all are. It’s like Magick and we need so much more of this in the world right now.
@KK-qh1ry
Heard it 4 years ago with my girlfriend in college. Brings back so many memories. And wherever you are.. I hope you are happy my beautiful lil girl!
@EsperStar
This song isn't long enough.
@alexmeyer5260
I could listen to it for days.
@violet8153
hai raggggione
@JLITliveInTruth
Audrey Bagley so true!!!
@matchestheclown
yes
@sheiladonovan4030
This song proves that music reaches something primal, instinctual and intrinsic in us...I cannot listen to this song without being brought to the brink of tears simply because of the beauty of it.
@thebrighteststarr
I'm 16 and I was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Just when I thought there was no hope left for me, I heard this song. I now know the light I once had will return to me again and shine brighter than ever. and I have William Fitzsimmons to thank for that<3
@tombulpit6994
Hi Fayth. I'm 26 now and like you struggled very badly with my mental health when I was 16. Music like this really helped me find a way through the darkness. I hope you found your way back to the light too.