My kind of girl
Brian McKnight feat. Justin Timberlake Lyrics


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When I was younger, I never went too far
Held my feelings, I never even wanted to start
Til when I met you, I didn't know
What you were gonna do with my heart

When you talk. I hang on every word you say
When you move, you're like the breeze on a summer day
When you smile, the sky turns from gray to blue
That's what you do

And you're the kind of girl I think of
And you're the kind of girl I dream about
My heart is telling me I need you in my world
In my world
Cause you're my kind of lady
You're my kind of girl

When I'm not with you, wherever you are
Baby,I'm counting the moments til I'm back in your arms
All I want is to have you here with me every night, every day

When you talk, I hang on every word you say
When you move, you're like the breeze on a summer day
When you smile, the sky turns from gray to blue
That's what you do

And you're the kind of girl I think of
And you're the kind of girl I dream about
My heart is telling me I need you in my world
My world
Cause you're my kind of lady
You're my kind of girl

Baby girl, I need you here by my side
And If you're there everything will be alright
Cause this is the time for us (This is the time)
Baby, be mine! (Baby be mine)

And you're the kind of girl I think of (I think about)
And you're the kind of girl I dream about (The kind of girl I dream about
My heart is telling me I need you in my world
Cause you're my kind of lady
You're my kind of girl
My kind of girl




My kind of girl
My kind of girl (repeat)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Brian McKnight's "My Kinda Girl" featuring Justin Timberlake is a love song that expresses the singer's feelings towards the kind of girl he has been searching for. Starting with his younger days, Brian McKnight claims that he never let his feelings out or started a relationship. However, when he met the girl he's singing about, his heart was taken without him even realizing it. He admires everything about her - the way she talks, moves, and smiles. He regards her as the type of girl he thinks about and dreams of always having by his side. Brian expresses his desire to have her close to him always and throughout his waking moments.


The chorus repeatedly affirms that the girl in question is Brian's kind of lady and has everything he desires in a partner. Although they spend time apart, Brian calls on her to stay close to him as everything is alright when she's around. He pleads with her to be his and promising that the time is right for them to be together.


In all, the song portrays the singer's love almost like a plea to which he needs the girl's reciprocation, and he seems to be assuring the love of the good times they will share while entangled in each other's arms.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was younger, I never went too far
In my youth, I was risk-averse and played it safe


Held my feelings, I never even wanted to start
I was hesitant to express myself emotionally


Til when I met you, I didn't know
Until I encountered you, I didn't realize what I was missing


What you were gonna do with my heart
What impact you would have on my emotions and overall being


When you talk. I hang on every word you say
I'm captivated by your words and attentively listen to them


When you move, you're like the breeze on a summer day
Your actions are fluid and effortless, like a refreshing summer breeze


When you smile, the sky turns from gray to blue
Your smile has the ability to brighten up my entire mood and day


That's what you do
Your positive impact on my life is profound and undeniable


And you're the kind of girl I think of
You're the type of person I constantly have on my mind


And you're the kind of girl I dream about
You're the person I envision in my dreams and aspirations


My heart is telling me I need you in my world
My emotions are urging me to have you be an integral part of my life


In my world
Within the context of my life and existence


Cause you're my kind of lady
Because you embody the qualities and traits that I admire in a romantic partner


My kind of girl
The ideal type of person for me in terms of romantic compatibility


When I'm not with you, wherever you are
When I'm separated from you, regardless of your current location


Baby,I'm counting the moments til I'm back in your arms
I eagerly anticipate the next time I can be embraced by you


All I want is to have you here with me every night, every day
My deepest desire is to have you present in my life at all times


Baby girl, I need you here by my side
I strongly require your presence and support by my side


And If you're there everything will be alright
Your presence alone is able to bring comfort and ease to any situation


Cause this is the time for us (This is the time)
This moment presents an opportunity for our relationship to advance and prosper


Baby, be mine! (Baby be mine)
I'm expressing my desire and hope to have you commit to me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN KELLY MCKNIGHT

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