My Girl
Anneke van Giersbergen Agua De Annique Lyrics
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I'm on your side
You are my girl
I hold your hand
And understand
You are my girl, my girl
To walk on artificial grass
They have to earn
Her love
Your big embrace
Has kept me in this place
My girl
And when we changed
We did not lose our faces
My girl
She has to learn
To walk on artificial grass
They have to earn
Her love
Now all is said and done
My friend
We're growing up
And now that we are
What we have become
I still don't know
Sometimes
She has to learn
To walk on artificial grass
They have to earn her love
The song "My Girl" by Anneke van Giersbergen Agua De Annique is a reflective piece about the complexities of love and growing up. The lyrics "My hands are tied, I'm on your side" can be interpreted as being devoted to someone while feeling powerless to change their situation. The repeated statement "You are my girl" emphasizes the connection between the two people.
The line "She has to learn to walk on artificial grass, they have to earn her love" may speak to the idea of navigating through a world of false realities and insincerity in order to find true love. The phrase "Your big embrace has kept me in this place" raises the notion of feeling secure and comforted in a relationship. The line "And when we changed, we did not lose our faces" could suggest that even as people grow and evolve, they remain true to themselves and genuine.
The song also speaks to the theme of maturity and the idea of coming of age. The lines "Now all is said and done, my friend, we're growing up" illustrate the process of moving on from youthful, carefree days. Yet, there remains a sense of uncertainty and nostalgia in the final lines, "And now that we are what we have become, I still don't know sometimes." This suggests that even as we grow and learn, there is always more to discover about ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
My hands are tied
I am not able to do anything to help the situation.
I'm on your side
Despite my inability to help, I fully support you and will stand with you.
You are my girl
I care for you deeply and am committed to our relationship.
I hold your hand
I provide physical comfort and emotional support.
And understand
I empathize with you and am trying to see things from your perspective.
You are my girl, my girl
I want to reaffirm my commitment to you and our relationship.
She has to learn
The person mentioned needs to acquire a new skill or way of thinking.
To walk on artificial grass
This new skill is not natural to them, and they need to adapt to something unfamiliar.
They have to earn
It will not be given freely; effort and hard work is required to achieve it.
Her love
The new skill or way of thinking is related to gaining someone's affection.
Your big embrace
Your physical affection and love has kept me grounded.
Has kept me in this place
Your love has given me stability and a sense of belonging.
And when we changed
Despite any changes that may have occurred, we are still committed to each other.
We did not lose our faces
Our identity and sense of self has not been compromised, even through any challenges we faced.
My girl
Reiteration of affection and commitment.
Now all is said and done
We have come to a resolution or conclusion.
My friend
Affectionate term for the person being addressed.
We're growing up
We are learning from our experiences and maturing through them.
And now that we are
Using the present moment to reflect on our growth and progress.
What we have become
Reflecting on our current state and all the experiences that have led us here.
I still don't know
Uncertainty about what the future holds, despite personal growth.
Sometimes
Acknowledgement of the ups and downs of life and growth.
Contributed by Benjamin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.