For My Girl
陳潔儀 Lyrics


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Remember when a dream was all you've got
Yet it made you happy, you didn't need much
It's not true that life gets moreplicated
It's the people that got more screwed up
I know I'll miss you but I can't stand still
The world's before me beyond that hill
The unknown is beckoning, daring me to try
It's time to stretch these wings, and fly.
This song is for my girl
Wherever you are
I hope you can be brave
And don't chicken out
This song is for my girl
You know who you are
This ain't goodbye
I'm just checking out

Hey, I've been there & I know it's rough
You're still so young but you feel burnt out
But baby, living a lie is much more tough
Throw caution to the wind & don't give up
I know I'll miss you but I can't stand still
The world's before me beyond that hill
The unknown is beckoning, daring me to try
It's time to stretch these wings, and fly
This song is for my girl
Wherever you are
I hope you can be brave
And don't chicken out
This song is for my girl
You know who you are
This ain't goodbye
I'm just checking out
The unknown is beckoning, daring me to try
It's time to stretch these wings, and fly
This song is for my girl
Wherever you are
I hope you can be brave
And don't chicken out
This song is for my girl
You know who you are
This ain't goodbye
I'm just checking out

Overall Meaning

The song "For My Girl" by 陳潔儀 (Chen Chieh-yi) is a beautiful reminder for young people to pursue their dreams and follow their hearts. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace the unknown and take risks, even as others around them may hold them back. The song is a message of encouragement and support to a special girl in the singer's life, urging her to be brave and not give up in the face of difficulties.


The opening lines of the song reflect on the simple joy of dreaming and how it used to be enough to make one happy. However, as people grow older, they often become jaded and burdened with complexities that make it harder to pursue their dreams. The singer suggests that it is not life that has become more complicated, but rather the people living in it who have become more "screwed up." Despite this, the singer feels the need to move on and explore what lies beyond the horizon, calling on the listener to join in and not be afraid of the unknown.


The chorus of the song drives home the central message of the song that it is time to be brave and take risks. The singer acknowledges the potential difficulty ahead but encourages the listener to embrace these challenges and not to back down. The repetition of the lyrics "This song is for my girl / Wherever you are / I hope you can be brave / And don't chicken out" underscores the importance of having the courage to pursue one's dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember when a dream was all you've got
Reflecting on a time when dreams were simple and everything seemed possible


Yet it made you happy, you didn't need much
Finding joy in the simplicity of a dream and not needing much else to be content


It's not true that life gets more complicated
Contradicting the common belief that life becomes more difficult as we age


It's the people that got more screwed up
Blaming the complexities of life on the behavior of society


I know I'll miss you but I can't stand still
Acknowledging that progress requires leaving behind what we hold dear


The world's before me beyond that hill
Embracing the future and the opportunities it holds


The unknown is beckoning, daring me to try
Feeling drawn to the excitement and challenge of venturing into the unknown


It's time to stretch these wings, and fly.
Taking a risk and stepping out of one's comfort zone


This song is for my girl Wherever you are
Dedicating the song to a special person, even if they are not physically present


I hope you can be brave And don't chicken out
Encouraging the listener to be courageous and not give up on their dreams


This song is for my girl You know who you are
Addressing the song's dedication to a specific individual who knows themselves and their importance


This ain't goodbye I'm just checking out
Assuring the listener that this is not the end, but rather the start of something new and exciting




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@snoopy905945

好溫馨的詞,也是好好聽,讓我想到【Proud of you - Fiona Fung】。感謝分享:)

@Fenrispro

Hi do you have her song 'Ba He'? I Love that song a lot but can't find it anywhere. :D