Based in Glasgow, Scotland, Belle and Sebastian released their first two albums in 1996 at the peak of the chamber pop movement.
The Wrong Girl
Belle & Sebastian Lyrics
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And I found her in the morning, somewhere in the back of my mind
I'm not what I could be, I need a true love
I went looking and I found one
The wrong girl
The wrong kind
The wrong eyes to go searching behind
The wrong dream to have on my mind
The lyrics of The Wrong Girl by Belle & Sebastian are about the singer's search for his one true love. He goes looking for a sign and eventually finds her, but it turns out that she is not what he expected. He realizes that he has found the wrong girl and that he needs to continue searching for the right one. He admits that he is not the best version of himself yet and that he needs someone who can help him become better.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the singer has found the wrong girl. She is the wrong kind of person for him, the wrong hand to hold, the wrong eyes to look into, and the wrong dream to have on his mind. This highlights the importance of finding the right person in order to experience true love and happiness.
Overall, The Wrong Girl is a poignant and introspective song about the search for love and the importance of finding the right person. The singer's realization that he has found the wrong girl underscores the need to continue looking for someone who is compatible and can help him become a better person.
Line by Line Meaning
I went looking for my darling, I went looking for a sign
I searched for my love and a signal to guide me
And I found her in the morning, somewhere in the back of my mind
I discovered her in my subconscious mind, as though she was never lost
I'm not what I could be, I need a true love
I am lacking in something and desire a real love to fill that void
I went looking and I found one
I sought love and eventually found it
The wrong girl
The love I found was not suitable for me
The wrong kind
The love I found was not the type that would fulfill my needs
The wrong hand to be holding
Having this love would not lead to the best outcome for me
The wrong eyes to go searching behind
I was searching for love in the wrong places
The wrong dream to have on my mind
My fantasy of love was misguided
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMPBE, CHRISTOPHER GEDDES, ISOBEL CAMPBELL, MICHAEL COOKE, RICHARD COLBURN, SARAH MARTIN, STEPHEN JACKSON, STUART MURDOCH
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Green Wave
Belle and Sebastian music videos are very close to being on par with their world class leading musical talents
Julian Garfield
This is just beautiful 😍
Green Wave
it's been years and years since I saw this. I love it!!
Josh Payne
Reminds me of The Beatles. Diggin' the sound!
gentle & soft
Jehtro tull
ballisticbrother
Energizing song, amusing video, best of the best
Green Wave
Let's bring this level back to normal
EpicBundy
Who else let their true love slip through your fingers because of the wrong girl of the wrong kind showed up on the wrong time, and you were young and stupid to realize until it was too late?
Green Wave
Honestly, your comment belongs elsewhere lol
Bob Davis
Sorry that happened to you. I had other types of lost opportunities, but the first girl I got involved with was a very unfortunate choice. Someone replied that your comment belongs elsewhere...no, your comment is very related to this song; their comment belongs elsewhere.