Little Record Girl
Bahamas Lyrics


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Fell in love with someone on a jacket sleeve
Found her in a pile of old LP's
And I counted the rings on her like a tree
She spun around forever thirty-three

Whoa, uh oh, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh, oh, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh oh, oh whoa, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh oh, whoa whoa
She's my little record girl

She was always begging for the needle down
It was the only way she could make a sound
Words were there jumping off of the page
And I thought the first time I'd see her up on stage

Whoa, uh oh, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh, oh, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh oh, oh whoa, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh oh, whoa whoa
She's my little record girl

There's a part of her in every song
Now I'm thinking that it won't be long
'Til I'm hearing it all around the world

Finally found out she'd been moving around
There was one of her in almost every town
Went to a friends I saw her there on a shelf
And I thought the whole time she was mine
I never had her to myself

Whoa, uh oh, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh, oh, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh oh, oh whoa, whoa, whoa
She's my little record girl
Whoa, uh oh, whoa whoa
She's my little record girl

She's my little record girl
She's my little record girl (she's my little record)
She's my little record girl (record girl)
She's my little record girl (she's my little record)




She's my little record girl (she's my little record girl)
She's my little record girl (she's my little record)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Little Record Girl" by Bahamas depict a love story that revolves around a unique and enchanting character who is compared to a vinyl record. The singer describes falling in love with someone they discovered on the sleeve of a jacket, amidst a pile of old LPs. They count the rings on her, much like the rings on a tree, symbolizing her age and depth of experience. The line "She spun around forever thirty-three" signifies that she appears timeless and ageless, like a record that keeps playing over and over again.


The chorus reveals the singer's affection and possessiveness towards this "little record girl." They refer to her as their own, emphasizing how special and significant she is to them. She possesses a desire for self-expression, always begging for the needle to be brought down on the record to make a sound. The singer sees potential in her words, envisioning her performing on a stage and becoming successful.


However, as the story unfolds, the singer comes to realize that this record girl has been present in different parts of their life. They discover her in various towns, including a friend's place where she sits on a shelf. This realization brings a sense of disappointment, as the singer discovers that they never really had her to themselves. The song concludes with the repeated declaration that she is still their little record girl, despite her presence manifesting in many places.


Overall, "Little Record Girl" is a tender and nostalgic portrayal of a person who captures the singer's heart through their representation as a vinyl record. It highlights the longing for a connection and the realization that love, like music, can have multiple interpretations and engagements.


Line by Line Meaning

Fell in love with someone on a jacket sleeve
I developed strong feelings for a person depicted on the cover of a vinyl record sleeve


Found her in a pile of old LP's
I discovered her among a collection of vintage vinyl records


And I counted the rings on her like a tree
I examined the grooves and marks on the vinyl record, reminiscent of the growth rings on a tree


She spun around forever thirty-three
She played on a turntable at the standard speed of 33 RPM, creating a timeless experience


She was always begging for the needle down
She constantly desired to be played on a record player by lowering the stylus


It was the only way she could make a sound
Playing her on a turntable was the sole means to hear her voice


Words were there jumping off of the page
Her lyrics were vividly coming to life and resonating strongly


And I thought the first time I'd see her up on stage
I believed that the initial encounter with her would be witnessing her perform live


There's a part of her in every song
Every song contains an essence or reflection of her character and presence


Now I'm thinking that it won't be long
I anticipate that it won't take much time before her influence is widely recognized


'Til I'm hearing it all around the world
Eventually, her music will be heard and appreciated globally


Finally found out she'd been moving around
I eventually discovered that she had been traveling and residing in different places


There was one of her in almost every town
I came across representations or references to her in nearly every location I visited


Went to a friend's, I saw her there on a shelf
While visiting a friend, I noticed her displayed on a shelf, affirming her widespread presence


And I thought the whole time she was mine
I had mistakenly believed that she belonged solely to me


I never had her to myself
Unfortunately, she was not exclusively mine and was shared by others


She's my little record girl
I affectionately refer to her as my cherished vinyl record


She's my little record girl (she's my little record)
She holds a special place in my heart as my beloved record


She's my little record girl (record girl)
She represents the essence and magic of vinyl records


She's my little record girl (she's my little record)
She symbolizes the unique experience and joy of listening to vinyl records


She's my little record girl (she's my little record girl)
She is the embodiment of the nostalgia and passion associated with vinyl records


She's my little record girl (she's my little record)
She is my treasured companion in the realm of music and vinyl




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Afie Salomon Jurvanen

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Oscar Mantica

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Nicholas Stubblefield

The tremolo on the guitar really hits the spot

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Fantastic stuff that telecaster really suited this song!

Chris Culley375

I almost forgot yall are in Canada I was wondering why the masks are on. Still good music. The masks not so much. Keep rocking it

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