Girl
Bruce Williams Lyrics
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Down on Blessing Avenue
Lovers they walk by
Holdin' hands two by two
A breeze crosses the porch
Bicycle spokes spin 'round
Jacket's on, I'm out the door
And the girls in their summer clothes
In the cool of the evening light
The girls in their summer clothes
Pass me by
Kid's rubber ball smacks
Off the gutter 'neath the lamp light
Big bank clock chimes
Off go the sleepy front porch lights
Downtown the store's alive
As the evening's underway
Things been a little tight
But I know they're gonna turn my way
And the girls in their summer clothes
In the cool of the evening light
The girls in their summer clothes
Pass me by
Frankie's Diner's
Over on the edge of town
Neon sign spinnin' round
Like a cross over the lost and found
Fluorescent lights
Flicker above Bob's Grill
Shaniqua brings a coffee and asks "fill?"
And says "penny for your thoughts now my boy Bill"
She went away
She cut me like a knife
Hello beautiful thing
Maybe you could save my life
In just a glance
Down here on Magic Street
Love's a fool's dance
I ain't got much sense but I still got my feet
And the girls in their summer clothes
In the cool of the evening light
The girls in their summer clothes
Pass me by
And the girls in their summer clothes
In the cool of the evening light
The girls in their summer clothes
Pass me by
La la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la la
La la la la, la la la la la la la
The song "Girls in Their Summer Clothes" by Bruce Springsteen is a nostalgic tribute to summer love and the memories that come with it. The song sets the scene with vivid descriptions of a street in the evening, complete with streetlights shining and lovers walking by hand in hand. Springsteen himself is ready to hit the town, and the excitement and energy are palpable as he prepares to "burn this town down." As the song progresses, it captures the essence of chasing after love and longing for something that has been lost, all while the girls in their summer clothes pass by.
The lyrics are full of vivid imagery, with Springsteen’s description of his surroundings painting a picture of a vibrant summer evening. The sound of a rubber ball hitting the gutter, the flickering of the fluorescent lights in Bob's Grill, and the sound of the big bank clock chiming all transport the listener to that warm summer night. The refrain "The girls in their summer clothes pass me by" is a reminder of the fleeting nature of summer love and the sense of it slipping away as time moves on.
Overall, this song captures the essence of young love, summertime, and the passage of time. Springsteen’s poetic lyrics and vivid imagery create a lasting impression that leaves the listener with a bittersweet sense of nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Well the street lights shine
The street lights are shining brightly
Down on Blessing Avenue
Blessing Avenue is illuminated by the street lights
Lovers they walk by
Couples are strolling by
Holdin' hands two by two
They are holding hands in pairs
A breeze crosses the porch
A gust of wind blows across the porch
Bicycle spokes spin 'round
The spokes on a bicycle wheel are rotating
Jacket's on, I'm out the door
I am putting on my jacket and leaving the house
Tonight I'm gonna burn this town down
I'm going to have a great time tonight
And the girls in their summer clothes
Women are wearing summer outfits
In the cool of the evening light
It's getting cooler as the evening progresses
Pass me by
They are walking past me
Kid's rubber ball smacks
A child's rubber ball hits
Off the gutter 'neath the lamp light
It bounces off of the gutter under the street light
Big bank clock chimes
A large clock in a bank rings out
Off go the sleepy front porch lights
The porch lights are turned off as people go to sleep
Downtown the store's alive
The stores downtown are busy and open
As the evening's underway
It's getting later in the evening
Things been a little tight
Money has been tight
But I know they're gonna turn my way
But I have faith that my situation will improve
Frankie's Diner's
There is a diner called Frankie's
Over on the edge of town
It's located on the outskirts of the town
Neon sign spinnin' round
The neon sign is rotating
Like a cross over the lost and found
It looks like a cross over a lost and found
Fluorescent lights
The lights are fluorescent
Flicker above Bob's Grill
They are flickering above a restaurant called Bob's Grill
Shaniqua brings a coffee and asks "fill?"
Shaniqua, the waitress, brings coffee and asks if he needs a refill
And says "penny for your thoughts now my boy Bill"
And she asks him what he is thinking
She went away
She left him
She cut me like a knife
Her departure was a painful experience
Hello beautiful thing
Hello to an attractive woman
Maybe you could save my life
He's hoping that the woman can help him get over his heartache
In just a glance
With just a quick look
Down here on Magic Street
While he's on Magic Street (a metaphorical place representing the exciting, bustling atmosphere)
Love's a fool's dance
Love is a silly game
I ain't got much sense but I still got my feet
He might not be smart, but he can still dance
La la la la, la la la la la la la
The refrain repeats throughout the song to give it a catchy rhythm and a sense of fun and excitement
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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