My Girl
Barber Patricia Lyrics


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I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)

I've got so much honey the bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)

Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooh

I don't need no money, fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl





I've even got the month of May
With my girl

Overall Meaning

In "My Girl," American soul group The Temptations sing about how their girl makes them feel happy and optimistic even during challenging times. The lyrics convey the idea that the singer's relationship provides them with a sense of warmth and comfort. The opening lines "I've got sunshine on a cloudy day / When it's cold outside I've got the month of May" suggest that the singer's partner is a source of positivity in their life, bringing joy even when things seem bleak.


Throughout the song, the singer makes it clear that they do not need money, fortune or fame to be happy because they have their girl. The lines "I've got so much honey the bees envy me / I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees," depict the singer's contentment with what they have. The infectious chorus of "my girl" repeats several times throughout the song, underscoring just how important this person is to the singer.


"My Girl" is known for its catchy melody and upbeat vibe, but its lyrics also communicate the idea that love is all that really matters. The singer's devotion to their partner and their sense of peace and happiness when they are around is a testament to the transformative power of love.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
Despite the dreary weather or challenging circumstances, I am filled with happiness and positivity.


When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
Even when things are 'cold' or tough, I have something warm and comforting to look forward to.


I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way?
I am so overwhelmed with joy and contentment that I can't quite put into words what exactly is causing it.


My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl)
The one person who brings me this extreme happiness and love is my girlfriend. I can't help but sing her praises.


I've got so much honey the bees envy me
I am blessed with an abundance of sweet and enjoyable things in my life, to the point where even the hardworking bees would be jealous.


I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees
My joy is not just material possessions, but also the emotional satisfaction of having something that even the melodious birds can't surpass.


Hey hey hey Hey hey hey Ooh
This is a celebratory and joyful moment, so much so that I can't help but sing and dance to the beat.


I don't need no money, fortune, or fame I've got all the riches baby one man can claim
Material wealth or public recognition cannot compare to the priceless value of having a loving partner like my girl. I am content with what I have because of her.


With my girl I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
Being with my girlfriend brings me warmth and happiness even when things aren't going well. She alone is enough to make a tough day a bit brighter.


With my girl I've even got the month of May
Simply being by her side is enough to make me feel like I'm experiencing the renewal and growth of springtime. She is my own personal source of life and light.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronald White, William Robinson Jr.

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