Girl
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All about the girl who came to stay?
She's the kind of girl
You want so much it make you sorry
Still you don't regret a single day
Ah, girl, girl, girl
When I think of all the times
She will turn to me and start to cry
And she promises the earth to me
And I believe her
After all this time I don't know why
Ah, girl, girl, girl
She's the kind of girl who puts you down
When friends are there
You feel a fool
When you say she's looking good
She acts as if it's understood
She's cool, ooh, oo, oo, oo
Girl, girl, girl
Was she told when she was young
That pain would lead to pleasure
Did she understand it when they said
That a man must break his back
To earn his day of leisure?
Will she still believe it when he's dead
Ah, girl, girl, girl
Girl
The Beatles’ song “Girl” is a reflection on a complex relationship with a woman who leaves a significant impact on the singer. The song explores the conflicting emotions of love and frustration the singer experiences as a result of this relationship. The lyrics open with a plea for someone to listen to the story of the girl who came to stay, setting a tone of nostalgic reflection. The singer then describes the girl as someone he wants so much it hurts, yet simultaneously puts him down in front of others, making him feel foolish.
Despite his efforts to leave her, the girl persuades him to stay, promising him everything he wants. The singer is left confused by her ability to manipulate and deceive him, unsure why he continues to believe her lies. There is a suggestion that the girl was told throughout her life that pain leads to pleasure and that a man must work hard to earn his leisure. The song ends with the singer questioning whether she will still hold these values when he is gone.
Overall, "Girl" is a reflective and emotional song that explores complex relationships and the confusion and frustration that can come from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there anybody going to listen to my story
I want to share my experience with people about the girl I fell in love with.
All about the girl who came to stay?
I want to talk about the girl who stayed in my life for a long time.
She's the kind of girl
She is a unique girl.
You want so much it make you sorry
You love her so much that sometimes it hurts you.
Still you don't regret a single day
Despite the pain, you never regret the time you spent with her.
Ah, girl, girl, girl
The love and admiration I have for her is immense.
When I think of all the times
Whenever I recall the moments,
I tried so hard to leave her
When I wanted to end the relationship,
She will turn to me and start to cry
She would become emotional and cry whenever I tried to leave her.
And she promises the earth to me
She would make all kinds of promises to keep me with her.
And I believe her
Despite knowing the reality, I would still believe her lies.
After all this time I don't know why
Even after all these years, I still cannot believe I would fall for her lies.
She's the kind of girl who puts you down
She is the type of girl who demeans you in front of others.
When friends are there
Especially when we are in a group.
You feel a fool
I feel stupid and ashamed.
When you say she's looking good
Even if I compliment her beauty,
She acts as if it's understood
She behaves as if I am supposed to praise her always.
She's cool, ooh, oo, oo, oo
She might look reserved and classy on the surface but she is always ready to lash out.
Girl, girl, girl
She is always on my mind, even when I am not with her.
Was she told when she was young
We wonder if she was raised with a belief that pain is a natural part of love.
That pain would lead to pleasure
That from the hardships of a relationship, she could get more fulfillment and gratification.
Did she understand it when they said
Did she grasp this idea when people told her?
That a man must break his back
That a man must toil hard
To earn his day of leisure?
To get what he deserves.
Will she still believe it when he's dead
Will she still hold that idea of true love even after experiencing loss?
Ah, girl, girl, girl
I ponder on the complexity of this girl I fell for.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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