Hey Little Rich Girl
°¬Ã×?»³¶÷ºÀ˹Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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You wore it to the disco, where everyone was in jeans
But you were just a rich girl, and only having fun
Your worn out dresses, got stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pawn all your nice clothes, just living on dreams
Now he's taken your freedom for a date unknown
But you were just a rich girl, hardly having fun
Your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl you've been away for so long
And now little rich girl, I wrote this song
Hey, little rich girl my love for you is gone
And now little rich girl, I know where you belong
At your dad's office party all the movies were blue
You caused him so much heartache, because the screen star was you
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pull off your nice clothes, but you were living on dreams
You were a rich girl, and only having fun
But your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
The lyrics of Hey Little Rich Girl by Amy Winehouse speak of the story of a young, wealthy girl who was once carefree and enjoyed the luxuries of her lifestyle. She wore fur coats and expensive dresses to discos, however, her clothes were met with stares as they were mismatched with the casual attire of those around her. The song speaks of how she left to London at the age of 19 and had to pawn all her nice clothes just to survive. It was then that she met a man who took all she owned and eventually took her freedom too. The song ends with the question "Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?" which brings attention to the fact that her wealth and a sheltered life led her down a path where she lost everything.
The lyrics of the song are a commentary on the downside of privilege and how it can lead to a lack of appreciation for the things that we have, the sense of entitlement, and ultimately loss. It is a reminder that no matter how wealthy one may be, the journey of life remains uncertain and that things can change overnight. The song is a call for empathy and an understanding of the various struggles that people go through, irrespective of their background or status.
Line by Line Meaning
I bought you a fur coat when you were fifteen
I tried to show you my love by buying you expensive things at a young age
You wore it to the disco, where everyone was in jeans
But you wanted to stand out in the crowd and show off your wealth
But you were just a rich girl, and only having fun
But you didn't have many worries or responsibilities, so you did what made you happy without thinking of consequences
Your worn out dresses, got stares from everyone
But your fancy clothes began to wear out and show your true financial situation, making people judge you
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
I'm wondering what led you astray from the privileged life you had and where you made bad choices
You left for London, when you were nineteen
You wanted to explore the world and experience new things, so you moved away from home
Had to pawn all your nice clothes, just living on dreams
But you quickly realized that living on your own was harder than you thought, and you had to sell off your luxury items just to survive
A man in the bright lights took all that you own
You were easily taken advantage of by a flashy and charming man who ultimately stole from you
Now he's taken your freedom for a date unknown
And now you feel trapped in a situation with no clear end or resolution
Hey, little rich girl you've been away for so long
You've been gone for some time now, and I wonder how you've been and what you've been through
And now little rich girl, I wrote this song
I wrote this song to express my feelings towards you and your situation
My love for you is gone, and now little rich girl I know where you belong
But unfortunately, my love for you has faded, and now I believe you belong back with your family and the life you came from
At your dad's office party all the movies were blue
You were the talk of the town at a wealthy and extravagant event, but not necessarily for positive reasons
You caused him so much heartache, because the screen star was you
Your behavior and lifestyle caused your father a lot of stress and disappointment, despite the attention you received
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The Guedfather
I bought you a fur coat when you were fifteen
You wore it to the disco, where everyone was in jeans
But you were just a rich girl, and only having fun
Your worn out dresses, got stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pawn all your nice clothes, just living on dreams
A man in the bright lights took all that you own
Now he's taken your freedom for a date unknown
But you were just a rich girl, hardly having fun
Your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl you've been away for so long
And now little rich girl, I wrote this song
Hey, little rich girl my love for you is gone
And now little rich girl, I know where you belong
At your dad's office party all the movies were blue
You caused him so much heartache, because the screen star was you
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pull off your nice clothes, but you were living on dreams
You were a rich girl, and only having fun
But your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
io cla
I bought you a fur coat when you were fifteen
You wore it to the disco, where everyone was in jeans
But you were just a rich girl, and only having fun
Your worn out dresses, got stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pawn all your nice clothes, just living on dreams
A man in the bright lights took all that you own
Now he's taken your freedom for a date unknown
But you were just a rich girl, hardly having fun
Your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl you've been away for so long
And now little rich girl, I wrote this song
Hey, little rich girl my love for you is gone
And now little rich girl, I know where you belong
At your dad's office party all the movies were blue
You caused him so much heartache, because the screen star was you
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pull off your nice clothes, but you were living on dreams
You were a rich girl, and only having fun
But your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
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The Guedfather
I bought you a fur coat when you were fifteen
You wore it to the disco, where everyone was in jeans
But you were just a rich girl, and only having fun
Your worn out dresses, got stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pawn all your nice clothes, just living on dreams
A man in the bright lights took all that you own
Now he's taken your freedom for a date unknown
But you were just a rich girl, hardly having fun
Your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl you've been away for so long
And now little rich girl, I wrote this song
Hey, little rich girl my love for you is gone
And now little rich girl, I know where you belong
At your dad's office party all the movies were blue
You caused him so much heartache, because the screen star was you
You left for London, when you were nineteen
Had to pull off your nice clothes, but you were living on dreams
You were a rich girl, and only having fun
But your worn out dresses, brought stares from everyone
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
Hey, little rich girl where did you go wrong?
violeta martinelli
that high note is my new reason to live
Draco Fortis
@Philip Clode Zalon Thompson
Philip Clode
who is it??? i must know who makes that sound
puffpuffyogi
I always loved this cover..and then when I saw The Specials live, they dedicated this song to her. 😊😊😊
c Guerrero
amazing cover
Adriana E.R
Que voz!! ✨✨
Lucky Punch
Love love love this one. Brings me from 0 to a million ❤️❤️❤️💥
lisa newman
i love this song amy! thanks for the music alex <3
Antonio Giazzi
Grandissima ❤️❤️ stella ♥️ unica