Used to Be My Girl
布莱恩麦肯奈特 Brian McKnight Lyrics


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Yeah, that feels sexy right there
Feel us on this one
B. McKnight with Tim and Bob
This is not another love song

See, I know what you're thinking
You're feelin' like a lucky guy
I was the same way
'Cause she was hard to come by
I was on her so hard
That I almost lost the pussy
Go head, playboy, do your thing
Don't be mad if she calls my name

[Chorus]
Walkin' 'round, sportin' her, holdin' her hand
Doin' it big like you're the man
But she was my girl
She used to be my girl
I must admit that she's a ten
Bet she didn't tell you 'bout way back then
When she was my girl
She used to be my girl

See, I know how you're feelin'
I used to be in your shoes
So calm down with the attitude
You just done met somebody new
You never know how much she's feelin' you
So be happy that you got her
Don't know much about you, dude
Sorry, I gotta break the news

She's still thinkin' 'bout me
And I'll tell you why
She couldn't even hold her head up when y'all walked by
Well
Don't go hatin' on me
It's just a game
You want her, you got her
Take her, you got her
To me it's all the same

[Chorus x 2]

Erotic, exotic, you must admit she's got it
Sexy with talent, built like a stallion
You got her, so flaunt her
Know everybody wants her
'Cause you might not be the only
So never leave her lonely


(She's still thinkin' 'bout me)
She's still thinkin' 'bout me
(And looky here)
And I'll tell you why
She couldn't even hold her head up when y'all walked by
Well
Don't go hatin' on me
It's just a game
You want her, you got her
Take her, you got her
To me it's all the same

[Chorus]

She used to be down with me
She used to be a freak for me
We used to hold hands
She used to understand
She used to get down with me
She used to take trips with me
She used to wiggle her hips for me
She used to lick her lips for me
She used to...
She used to...
She used to...
She used to...
She used to be my girl
She used to be my girl
She used to be my girl

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Used to be my girl
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Used to be my girl
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Used to be my girl




Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Used to be my girl

Overall Meaning

The song "Used to Be My Girl" by Brian McKnight is a song about a man who is trying to come to terms with the end of his relationship with his former girlfriend. He is aware that she has moved on with another man and he tries to convey the message to the new guy that he used to have something special with her. However, he also tries to reassure the new guy to be happy with her and treat her well. The song is about the complexities of love and letting go, and how one can come to accept the changes that come with it.


In the first verse, McKnight addresses the new guy, saying that he knows what he is thinking – that he is feeling like a lucky guy to have her. He talks about how hard he had to work to win her over and states that she was worth the effort. However, he then reveals that he almost lost her at one point, and the new guy should not be surprised if she calls his name. In the chorus, he acknowledges that the new guy may be holding her hand and doing all the things he used to do with her, but ultimately, she used to be his girl.


The second verse is an attempt to comfort the new guy and to ask him to be happy and enjoy his time with her. He also tells the new guy that he understands how he is feeling because he was in his shoes before. He then shares that she is still thinking about him and this is why she couldn't even hold her head up when they walked by. The bridge is about the new guy realizing that he is lucky to have her and that he should never leave her lonely.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, that feels sexy right there
The singer is feeling good about his music and wants his listeners to feel the same.


Feel us on this one
Enjoy this song and connect with the emotions behind it.


B. McKnight with Tim and Bob
The song features Brian McKnight collaborating with producers Tim Kelley and Bob Robinson.


This is not another love song
The song is not just another cliché love song, but deals with the end of a romantic relationship.


See, I know what you're thinking
The singer understands the listener's perspective regarding his relationship with the girl in question.


You're feelin' like a lucky guy
The listener is feeling fortunate to be with the girl in question.


I was the same way
The singer also felt lucky to have been with the girl at one time.


'Cause she was hard to come by
The girl was not easily attainable, which added to her allure.


I was on her so hard
The singer pursued the girl intensely in order to be with her.


That I almost lost the pussy
The singer's intense pursuit nearly backfired and caused the girl to lose interest in him.


Go head, playboy, do your thing
The singer is encouraging the listener to enjoy his time with the girl and make his own moves.


Don't be mad if she calls my name
The singer warns the listener not to be upset if the girl in question mentions him during their time together.


[Chorus]
The chorus describes the listener enjoying his time with the girl, but she used to be the singer's girlfriend.


See, I know how you're feelin'
The singer understands the emotions the listener is going through due to being with the girl.


I used to be in your shoes
The singer has been in the listener's position before, having once dated the girl in question.


So calm down with the attitude
The singer advises the listener to stay level-headed and not let their emotions get the best of them.


You just done met somebody new
The listener has recently started seeing the girl the singer used to date.


You never know how much she's feelin' you
The singer points out that the girl may have strong feelings for the listener.


So be happy that you got her
The singer encourages the listener to appreciate the time they have with the girl.


Don't know much about you, dude
The singer admits that he doesn't have any personal information about the listener.


Sorry, I gotta break the news
The singer is about to reveal something unpleasant.


She's still thinkin' 'bout me
The girl the listener is seeing still has feelings for the singer.


And I'll tell you why
The singer is about to explain the reason why the girl is still thinking about him.


She couldn't even hold her head up when y'all walked by
The girl is affected emotionally when she sees the singer and the listener together.


Don't go hatin' on me
The singer is anticipating a negative reaction from the listener due to his revelation.


It's just a game
The singer sees romantic relationships as a competition or game.


You want her, you got her
The listener has won the girl's affection and is currently with her.


Take her, you got her
The singer tells the listener to make the most of the girl being with him.


To me it's all the same
The singer isn't bothered by the fact that the girl is with the listener now.


Erotic, exotic, you must admit she's got it
The girl is described as desirable and having a unique appeal.


Sexy with talent, built like a stallion
The girl is physically attractive and has many talents or skills.


You got her, so flaunt her
The singer tells the listener to show off the fact that he's with the girl.


Know everybody wants her
Other people find the girl attractive and desirable.


Cause you might not be the only
The singer warns the listener that the girl may have other potential suitors or admirers.


So never leave her lonely
The singer advises the listener to always keep the girl company and show her affection.


(She's still thinkin' 'bout me)
The girl is still on the singer's mind and he reminds the listener of this fact.


She used to be down with me
The girl was once in a relationship with the singer.


She used to be a freak for me
The girl was sexually adventurous with the singer.


We used to hold hands
The singer and the girl used to display affection for each other physically.


She used to understand
The girl was empathetic and supportive towards the singer during their relationship.


She used to get down with me
The girl was sexually active with the singer during their relationship.


She used to take trips with me
The singer and the girl used to go on trips together.


She used to wiggle her hips for me
The girl was sexually suggestive with the singer, moving her body in a provocative manner.


She used to lick her lips for me
The girl was sexually suggestive with the singer, licking her lips in a flirtatious manner.


She used to...
The singer lists various things the girl used to do during their relationship that were significant to him.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repetitive sounds made for emphasis and artistic effect.


Used to be my girl
The song title is repeated to drive home the point that the girl in question is no longer with the singer.


Used to be my girl
The song title is repeated to drive home the point that the girl in question is no longer with the singer.


Used to be my girl
The song title is repeated to drive home the point that the girl in question is no longer with the singer.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: BOB ROBINSON, TIM KELLEY, BRIAN MCKNIGHT

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