Girls Like You
Ben Stevenson Lyrics
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Girl like you
Girl like you
Girl like you
Feel like love, feel like love with air
Can fill my cup, and pour it on again
It's in my body, she's in my bed
You're so numb, you want some more
To give to somebody, get right on the floor
Come if you want, but you'll never know it
Won't let it show it,
I can only guess but everybody knows
Girls like you just want to party
(Everybody knows, everybody knows)
Never say a no, anywhere you go you got it
(You gotta go, you gotta go)
Turned it somebody, been listening to nobody
Whatever you wanted, girl it's alright
'Cause everybody knows
Girls like you just want to party
It's alright.
Keep on dancing slowly.
I'm enchanted,
Like so many guys
Nobody else around,
But you let it go
Little soon I'll wash you down
But you ever stop and wonder
Is somebody something more
Something like love
So hard to ignore,
It's cool if role,
But you might like this
You can just hold, uuuh
Everybody knows
Girls like you just want to party
(Everybody knows, everybody knows)
Never say a no, anywhere you go you got it
(You gotta go, you gotta go)
Turned it somebody, been listening to nobody
Whatever you wanted, girl it's alright,
'Cause everybody knows
Girls like you just want to party
It's alright. It's alright
The song "Girls Like You" by Ben Stevenson is a reflective piece on the nature of love and relationships. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is enamored with a woman, feeling like he is drowning in love with her. He acknowledges that she is a party girl, one who seems to enjoy the frivolities of life, and that this trait is well-known. He wonders if there is more to her though, if she has ever considered that there could be something deeper than temporary flings and surface-level connections. He ultimately concludes that it's okay, that everyone knows girls like her just want to party, and that he is content to just keep dancing slowly.
The song is interesting in its exploration of the modern dating scene, where hookups and one-night stands are seen as commonplace. The lyrics could be interpreted as a commentary on the prevalence of casual relationships and the sense of longing that some people feel for something more meaningful. The line "Can fill my cup, and pour it on again" speaks to the feeling of being content in the moment, but always desiring more.
Overall, the song is a thoughtful reflection on love and relationships in the modern age. It shows that while some people may be content with surface-level interactions, there are others who are looking for something deeper and more meaningful. While the man in the song may not have found that with the girl he's enamored with, he is content to keep dancing with her for the time being.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl like you
The singer is addressing a specific type of girl, one who wants to party and have a good time.
Feel like love, feel like love with air
The feeling of love is likened to the intangible nature of air - it's present, but you can't quite grasp it.
Can fill my cup, and pour it on again
Love can fill you up, but you can experience it over and over again.
It's in my body, she's in my bed
The singer is physically intimate with the girl he is addressing, and he feels the presence of love within him.
We're drowning all in it
The emotion of love is so strong that it feels as though they are completely consumed by it.
You're so numb, you want some more
The girl may be desensitized or jaded, but still desires to experience more fun and excitement.
To give to somebody, get right on the floor
The girl is willing to dance and have a good time, and is open to sharing that experience with others.
Come if you want, but you'll never know it
The girl is elusive and hard to read - others may not be able to discern her true emotions and intentions.
Won't let it show it
The girl hides her true emotions and intentions from others.
I can only guess but everybody knows
Others may only be able to speculate about the girl's true feelings, but it is widely known that she likes to party and have a good time.
It's alright. Keep on dancing slowly.
The singer is encouraging the girl to continue having a good time and enjoying the moment, but to take it easy and not get overwhelmed.
I'm enchanted, like so many guys
The singer is not the only one captivated by the girl's charms - many other guys are as well.
Nobody else around, but you let it go
Even though there may not be anyone else around, the girl is still willing to let loose and have a good time.
Little soon I'll wash you down
The night will come to an end soon, and the fun will be over.
But you ever stop and wonder, is somebody something more
Despite the fun and excitement, the singer questions whether there is something deeper and more meaningful between him and the girl.
Something like love, so hard to ignore
The singer cannot ignore the feeling of love, and wonders if there is a possibility for a more serious connection with the girl.
It's cool if role, but you might like this
The singer is suggesting that the girl may enjoy something more meaningful and substantial than just partying and having fun.
You can just hold, uuuh
The singer offers the option of physical intimacy that does not necessarily have to lead to a wild and crazy party.
Whatever you wanted, girl it's alright
The girl is free to make her own choices and do what makes her happy.
'Cause everybody knows. Girls like you just want to party
The idea is reinforced that the girl is known for her love of partying and having a good time.
Never say a no, anywhere you go you got it
The girl is always game for a good time and rarely declines an invitation to party.
Turned it somebody, been listening to nobody
The girl does not pay attention to anyone who tries to discourage her from having fun - she lives life on her own terms.
It's alright
The singer reassures the girl that everything is okay and there is no need to worry.
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.