Girlfriend
Bob Guiney Lyrics


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I want to love somebody
I hear you need somebody to love
Oh I want to love somebody
I hear you're looking
for somebody to love

'Cause you need to be back
in the arms of a good friend
and I need to be back
in the arms of a girlfriend

I didn't know nobody
and then I saw you coming my way
Oh I didn't know nobody
and then I saw you coming my way

Don't you need to be back
in the arms of a good friend?
Oh 'cause honey believe me
I'd sure love to call you
my girlfriend

Don't you need to be back
in the arms of a good friend?
Oh 'cause honey believe me
I'd sure love to call you
my girlfriend

'Cause you
got a good thing going baby
You only need somebody to love
Oh you got a good thing going
You're only looking
for someone to love
'Cause you need to get back
in the arms of a good friend





And I'm never gonna set you free
No I'm never gonna set you free

Overall Meaning

Bob Guiney's song "Girlfriend" is a heartfelt ballad that speaks about the desire to love and be loved in return. He sings about two individuals who are looking for a friend and a partner to share their lives with. The lyrics express the idea that we all need love in our lives, and that finding that love can be transformative. Guiney explores the idea of companionship and how it is essential to have someone by your side who is more than just a friend.


The chorus of the song is particularly impactful, expressing the longing to be back in the arms of a good friend, and for Guiney, to be back in the arms of a girlfriend. It evokes a sense of nostalgia about past relationships and the desire to find someone new who can satisfy that need for companionship. The song encourages the listener to think about the importance of human connection and how it can change a person's life.


In summary, "Girlfriend" is a song that speaks to the human need for love and companionship. It is a reminder that we are all in this world together and that we need each other to survive. It encourages the listener to seek out those close to them and to cherish the connections that they have with others.



Line by Line Meaning

I want to love somebody
I am looking for someone to love


I hear you need somebody to love
You are also looking for someone to love


Oh I want to love somebody
I really want to find someone to love


I hear you're looking for somebody to love
I heard that you are also looking for someone to love


'Cause you need to be back in the arms of a good friend
You need to be with someone who you can trust and rely on


and I need to be back in the arms of a girlfriend
I need to be in a committed relationship with a woman


I didn't know nobody and then I saw you coming my way
I didn't know anyone before I met you and now I'm interested in you


Don't you need to be back in the arms of a good friend?
Aren't you also looking for someone who you can trust and rely on?


Oh 'cause honey believe me I'd sure love to call you my girlfriend
I would really like to be in a relationship with you


'Cause you got a good thing going baby You only need somebody to love
You already have a lot of good things in your life, you just need someone to share them with


Oh you got a good thing going You're only looking for someone to love
You have a lot of good things in your life, but you are still looking for someone to share them with


'Cause you need to get back in the arms of a good friend
You need someone you can trust and rely on


And I'm never gonna set you free No I'm never gonna set you free
I want to be with you forever and never let you go




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MATTHEW SWEET

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Comments from YouTube:

Terry Benier

I'm a really big Metal Head but I appreciate all music. Many times I have been crucified for my music, the albums we have put out to the public,and image. I love this song. Guiney's great in my book. He has the balls to put inspiration and everything else on the line. Great voice! wish there was much more. Nothing but the best!

Gwen Patton

I had to listen to this song on infinite repeat on a small video tape player when I worked at Borders. After hearing it continuously for 3 months, the promotion ended and I asked for the tape.

I took it to the range and used it for target practice.

It helped me get the evil thing out of my head, like staking a vampire.

DeeM30

He was my favorite! :) Love his voice!

ISITVAINTOSAYIMPRETTY

I will forever ❤️ this song!!!!!!!!!!

ISITVAINTOSAYIMPRETTY

Still loving it!! 🥰

Shannon Albers

How do I not remember this? This song is really good!

mikeysrose

Bought this CD, loved it.

Thomas Greene

Although I should be totally miffed at this guy for the split with my aunt Estella Gardinier, this is a fairly good song. And he does have a vocal talent. Only credit I'll give him.

Noah Harget

I met him at walmart today! Awesome person

Britney Tfab

This makes me miss Fat Amy. What a great band!!!!!!!!!!!!

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