Can I Sit Next To You Girl
AC/DC (Australien) Lyrics
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Standing in the queue at the Odeon alright
Oh I took her by surprise
When I gave her one of my lines
She started smiling at me real fine (ha)
That's when I said
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you?
At intermission we were doing alright
'Till this guy came up and stood by her side
Oh I took him by surprise
When I gave him one of my lines
She started smiling at me real fine
And that's when I said
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you?
Can I sit next to you
Yeah, c'mon now
So let me!
Can I sit next to you, girl, can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl, can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, and then take you home
Can I sit next to you, girl, can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, lick your ear
Can I sit next to you, girl, can I sit next to you, girl
C'mon
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I sit next to you, girl
Can I?
The lyrics of AC/DC's "Can I Sit Next To You Girl" describe a young man's attempt to woo a girl he meets at the cinema. He meets her on a Saturday night while standing in a queue at the Odeon, and he surprises her with one of his lines, causing her to smile. During the intermission, another guy tries to make a move on the girl, but the singer wins her over again by giving her another line. The song ends with the young man asking if he can sit next to her and potentially take her home.
One interpretation of the song is that it's about a guy who is trying to pick up a girl just for the sake of it. His lines are most likely cheesy and insincere, like a lot of pick-up lines. However, the girl seems to be enjoying herself and responding positively to the attention. The song captures the excitement and nervousness of young love and the thrill of the chase.
"Can I Sit Next To You Girl" was one of the first singles released by AC/DC in 1974, before Bon Scott joined the band as lead singer. The song was later re-recorded with Scott on vocals and released on their debut album, "High Voltage." The original version featured Dave Evans on vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
I met this girl for the first time on Saturday night
The singer introduces a new girl he met on a particular night.
Standing in the queue at the Odeon alright
The girl was standing in a queue at the Odeon where they first met each other.
Oh I took her by surprise
The singer surprised the girl with one of his lines.
When I gave her one of my lines
The artist used a pick-up line to initiate a conversation with the girl.
She started smiling at me real fine (ha)
The girl smiled in response to the artist's pick-up line.
That's when I said
The singer sets up the next part of the story.
Can I sit next to you, girl
The singer asks the girl if he can sit next to her.
At intermission we were doing alright
At intermission, the artist and the girl were getting along well.
'Till this guy came up and stood by her side
Another guy came up and started standing next to the girl.
Oh I took him by surprise
The artist surprised the other guy with one of his lines.
And that's when I said
The singer sets up the next part of the story.
Can I sit next to you
The artist repeats his request to the girl.
Yeah, c'mon now
The singer pumps himself up to make a move.
So let me!
The singer makes a bold move and shows his interest in the girl.
Can I sit next to you, and then take you home
The singer shows his intention to take the girl home after sitting next to her.
Can I sit next to you, lick your ear
The artist expresses his desire to get closer to the girl.
Can I?
The artist continues to make his request to the girl.
Can I sit next to you, girl
The singer repeats his request to sit next to the girl.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Young, Malcolm Young
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