Girlfriend
Bobby Brown Lyrics


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I remember the very first time
You the picture of love in my heart
You and me, girl, holding hands
Please be my lady, won't you understand
(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need her right now
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need her right now

Can I call you, would that be all right
Maybe Friday or Saturday night
Girl, I think of you all the time
'Cause it's you that I need, girl, and you're always on my mind

(I need a girlfriend)
And I need you right now
Loving, kissing. holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need you right now
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
And keeping you warm, oh, yeah

I need a girl
Who feels like I do
Could it be you
So please help me yeah, yeah

(Girlfriend)
Gotta have your love, oh, baby
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
Never letting go

(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
And I need you right now, no
Loving, kissing, holding you tight
And keeping you warm, baby

Someone just like you
I...oh, girl

It's you that I want, girl, and I need you right now
I really need you so, yeah, baby
It's you that I want, girl, and I want you right now
I really need you so, I need you, baby

I just want to love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
Whoa, baby, yeah, can I do that to you, sweetheart
I just wanna love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
Whoa, baby, no...you know what I mean, girl

(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
(I need a girlfriend)
I need a girlfriend, would you be my girl
This is Bobby talking
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, woo
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
I...
(I need a girlfriend)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
I said la-la-la-la-la-la-la
(I need a girlfriend)
Oh, girl, you know what I
(I need a girlfriend)
You know what I need now
So it's up to you to give me what I need
(I need a girlfriend)
And I do need a girlfriend
So, um, let's take some time and let's take it slow
(I need a girlfriend)
But surely we should be together
(I need a girlfriend)
You gotta answer me some time today, baby




'Cause I can't wait no more
I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bobby Brown's "Girlfriend" express his need for a girlfriend who he wants to share his love with. From the opening line, he reminisces about the first time he saw her, feeling love in his heart. He expresses his desire to hold her hand and asks her to be his lady. Brown emphasizes his urgency to find a girlfriend, wanting her right now and not wasting any time to love and kiss her tight. He repeatedly sings "I need a girlfriend" and asks her if it could be her. In addition, he hopes his special someone feels the same way about him and waits for her answer.


Overall, the song portrays a sense of desire and longing that anyone who has been in love can relate to. Brown's emotions are expressed through his smooth vocals and the upbeat melody, making it a great dance track. The song's lyrics are straightforward and relatable, which may have contributed to its popularity.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember the very first time
I have a fond memory of the first time I saw you


You the picture of love in my heart
You are the embodiment of love in my heart


You and me, girl, holding hands
Girl, I remember when we held hands


Please be my lady, won't you understand
Will you please be my lady and understand what I'm going through


(I need a girlfriend) I need a girlfriend
I'm in dire need of a girlfriend


And I need her right now
I want her right now


Loving, kissing, holding you tight
I want to show you love and affection by holding you tightly and kissing you


Never letting go
I don't want to ever let you go


Can I call you, would that be all right
May I call you? Is that okay with you?


Maybe Friday or Saturday night
How about we hang out on Friday or Saturday?


Girl, I think of you all the time
You are always on my mind


'Cause it's you that I need, girl, and you're always on my mind
I need you, girl, and you're constantly on my mind


And I need you right now
I need you right now


And keeping you warm, oh, yeah
I want to keep you warm and comfortable


I need a girl
I need a girl in my life


Who feels like I do
Someone who feels the same way I do


Could it be you
Is it possible that you're the one?


So please help me yeah, yeah
Please help me find out if you're the one


(Girlfriend) Gotta have your love, oh baby
I need your love, oh baby


Someone just like you
I need someone just like you


It's you that I want, girl, and I need you right now
I want and need you right now


I just want to love you and kiss you and hold you so tight
I want to show you love by holding you tight and kissing you


Whoa, baby, yeah, can I do that to you, sweetheart
Hey, can I show you all the love I have for you, sweetie?


I need a girlfriend, would you be my girl
I need a girlfriend, will you be mine?


So, um, let's take some time and let's take it slow
Let's take our time with this and go slow


But surely we should be together
I'm certain we should be together


You gotta answer me some time today, baby
You need to give me an answer today, baby


Cause I can't wait no more
I can't wait any longer


I love you
I love you




Lyrics © KAMALAR PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID FOREMAN, CARLOS JERMAINE JENKINS, MATTHEW QUINNEY, DASHAWN QUINCY WHITE, LORRAINE NICOLE CASTILLE, ROBERTO TORRES

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