They won a Grammy award in 1999 in the Polka album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2005 for their album Let's Kiss.
Girl
Brave Combo Lyrics
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Is there anybody going to listen to my story
All about a girl who came to stay
She's the kind of girl you want so much it makes you sorry
Still you don't regret a single day
Girl girl girl
Girl girl girl
She would turn to me and start to cry
And she promises the earth to me and I believe her
After all this time I don't know why.
Girl girl girl
Oh girl girl girl
She's the kinda girl that puts you down when friends are there
You feel a fool
When you say she's looking good she acts as if she's understood
Its cool
Girl girl girl
Was she told when she was young that pain would lead to pleasure
Did she understand it when they said
That a man must break his back to earn his day of leisure
Will she still believe it when he's dead?
Girl girl girl
Girl girl girl
Why don't you understand?
Why don't you understand woman, what I do for you?
How I'd break my back and sweat
Worthless little thing
Why am I wasting time on you?
Girl, girl can't ya hear me?
Oh where are ya,ya little devil?
Girl girl girl
Girl girl girl
Why didn't your mother bring you up right?
The lyrics of Brave Combo's song "Girl" seem to explore the complex and often troubled dynamics of a romantic relationship. The singer of the song is seemingly reflecting on his relationship with a woman who he refers to as "Girl." Throughout the song, he demonstrates a sense of frustration and confusion about his feelings for her, while also acknowledging the depth of his love and commitment to her.
The opening lines of the song, "Is there anybody there? Anybody there?/ Is there anybody going to listen to my story," signal that the singer is in a state of emotional distress and is seeking someone to confide in. He goes on to describe "a girl who came to stay," who is "the kind of girl you want so much it makes you sorry." This description suggests that he may be attracted to her in a way that is causing him pain, perhaps in part because she is difficult or demanding in some way.
The chorus of the song serves as a repeated refrain, with the singer simply repeating the word "girl" in a way that suggests a mix of affection and frustration. He notes that this woman is able to make him feel guilty for wanting to leave her, yet he cannot seem to resist her charms. The verses that follow delve deeper into their troubled dynamic, with the woman sometimes putting him down in front of others or acting distant when he tries to compliment her.
Ultimately, the singer seems to be struggling with feelings of frustration, confusion, and even resentment towards the woman he loves. As he wonders about the role that pain and hard work play in life, he asks why she doesn't understand his devotion to her or seem to appreciate the sacrifices he makes for her. The final lines of the song, "Why didn't your mother bring you up right?" suggest that perhaps he believes that she is to blame for their problems, rather than accepting any responsibility himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there anybody there? Anybody there?
Asks if anyone is willing to listen to the story that is about to be told
Is there anybody going to listen to my story
Reiterates the request for someone to listen to the story about a particular girl
All about a girl who came to stay
Introduces the central character of the story, a female who has stayed for a period of time
She's the kind of girl you want so much it makes you sorry
Describes the girl as someone who is desired to such a strong extent that it elicits a feeling of regret
Still you don't regret a single day
Despite the aforementioned feeling of regret, the artist doesn't regret any of the time spent with the girl
When I think of all the times I tried so hard to leave her
Recalls the many instances where the singer attempted to distance themselves from the girl
She would turn to me and start to cry
The girl's response to the singer's attempts to leave her caused her to cry
And she promises the earth to me and I believe her
The girl makes grand promises to the artist, who believes what she says
After all this time I don't know why.
Even though the artist has been with the girl for a while, they don't understand why they are still with her
She's the kinda girl that puts you down when friends are there
The girl is described as someone who diminishes the artist's self-esteem in front of their peers
You feel a fool
As a result of the aforementioned behavior, the singer feels foolish
When you say she's looking good she acts as if she's understood
The girl responds in a way that suggests she understands the compliment when the artist remarks that she looks good
Its cool
The singer tries to brush off the girl's negative behavior towards them, suggesting that it's not a big deal
Was she told when she was young that pain would lead to pleasure
The singer wonders if the girl was taught the idea that suffering will ultimately lead to enjoyment in life
Did she understand it when they said
The singer questions if the girl comprehended this concept when it was taught to her
That a man must break his back to earn his day of leisure
The phrase refers to the idea that a person must work hard to earn their relaxation time
Will she still believe it when he's dead?
The artist asks if the girl will still believe this axiom when the person who told it to her is no longer alive
Why don't you understand?
The singer wonders why the girl doesn't comprehend all that the singer does for her
Why don't you understand woman, what I do for you?
Expands on the aforementioned question, emphasizing that the singer feels unappreciated for their actions
How I'd break my back and sweat
Describes the artist's exertions on behalf of the girl
Worthless little thing
The artist insults the girl in a moment of frustration
Why am I wasting time on you?
The artist expresses their annoyance with the situation and demeanor of the girl
Girl, girl can't ya hear me?
The singer addresses the girl directly, questioning if she is capable of listening and comprehending his words
Oh where are ya, ya little devil?
The artist calls the girl a devil, as if she is naughty or mischievous
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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