Beat Girl Song
Adam Faith/John Barry Lyrics
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Like you just come home from school
Looking such a pretty sight
Like a stick of dynamite
Sitting on a coffee bar stool
You're a gasser that's a fact and I never can relax until I've made you
You're the biggest thing in town
Come on honey isn't fair
Never getting anywhere
How do I melt you down
You're a gasser that's a fact and I never can relax until I've made you
I'm not giving up the chase
I don't want to lose this case
Every time I make a play
Baby you just run away
I never make first basev
You're a gasser that's a fact and I never can relax until I've made you
The Beat Girl Song by Adam Faith/John Barry is a playful and upbeat pop song that captures the singer’s infatuation with an enigmatic girl he meets at a coffee bar. The girl is described as cool and striking, like a stick of dynamite that could explode at any moment. The singer confesses that he is unable to relax until he has won her over, and feels like a crazy clown in her presence. Despite his efforts, he is unable to make any progress with her and is left wondering how to “melt her down”. The song captures the excitement and frustration of young love, and its joyful melody and playful lyrics make it a catchy and enduring hit.
The Beat Girl Song was written by John Barry and Trevor Peacock, and was recorded in 1960 by Adam Faith, a popular British singer and actor. The song was featured in the film Beat Girl, which starred Faith and followed the adventures of a rebellious teenager who became involved in the seedy world of beatnik culture. The Beat Girl Song became a hit and helped to propel Faith’s career, leading to his appearance in several other films and TV shows. The song was also covered by other artists, including the French singer Johnny Hallyday and the British band The Shadows.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you sitting there so cool
I noticed you, with your calmness of disposition
Like you just come home from school
You seem fresh, like you've just returned from campus
Looking such a pretty sight
You're a sight to behold; so beautiful and attractive
Like a stick of dynamite
You're explosive in your appeal, just like a dynamite
Sitting on a coffee bar stool
You're perched on a seat in a coffee shop
You're a gasser that's a fact and I never can relax until I've made you
You're a charming and captivating lady that I can't resist; I can't be at ease until I get you
I feel such a crazy clown
I'm overwhelmed with emotions and feel like a foolish clown sometimes
You're the biggest thing in town
You're the most talked-about person in town with your beauty and elegance
Come on honey isn't fair
It's not just for you to keep eluding me, dear
Never getting anywhere
I'm not making any headway in my quest to woo you
How do I melt you down
I'm at a loss on how to make you yield to my advances
I'm not giving up the chase
I'm not relenting in my pursuit of you
I don't want to lose this case
I don't want to fail in winning your heart
Every time I make a play
Whenever I try to make a move towards you
Baby you just run away
You just withdraw from me or refuse to oblige me
I never make first base
I never seem to get past the initial stage in our relationship
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN BARRY, TREVOR PEACOCK
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