City girls
Cale J.J. Lyrics
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They just want you for the night
But when the morning comes at dawn
City girls they all gone
You know the daylight can be sad
When you feel that you've been had
Only night time brings the price
City girl she thinks it's right
What's a poor boy going to do
If he wants a girl like you
Can't afford no diamond rings
Or all those other fancy things
Only one thing I can give
A song down where you live
I'll sing to you hear the sound
City girl please stay around
The song City Girls by J.J. Cale talks about his experience with women in the city. In the beginning, he says that city girls are all right and they just want the pleasure of the night. But, when the morning comes, they're gone. This could be interpreted as a sense of detachment from relationships in the city, as people are often too busy with their lives or uninterested in commitments. Cale highlights the emptiness that comes with these one-night stands, as the daylight can be sad when you feel like you've been had.
In contrast, night time is when the real price is paid. City girls believe that this kind of lifestyle is right, which further showcases their noncommittal nature. Cale references the struggle of a poor boy trying to attract a girl like the city girls he has met. He cannot afford diamond rings or other fancy things; all he can offer is a song down where she lives. He hopes that she'll stay around to hear his music and maybe even form a meaningful connection.
Line by Line Meaning
City girls they're all right
Girls from the city are okay
They just want you for the night
They are not looking for a long-term relationship
But when the morning comes at dawn
Once the morning arrives
City girls they all gone
These girls will leave
You know the daylight can be sad
Waking up alone can make one feel lonely or sad
When you feel that you've been had
Once you realize you've been used or taken advantage of
Only night time brings the price
The city girls come out at night and there is a price to pay for their attention
City girl she thinks it's right
The girl believes her actions are acceptable
What's a poor boy going to do
How can a financially limited boy compete
If he wants a girl like you
For someone who desires a girl like you
Can't afford no diamond rings
Unable to buy expensive jewelry
Or all those other fancy things
Unable to provide luxury items
Only one thing I can give
I have only one thing to offer
A song down where you live
I can serenade you where you are
I'll sing to you hear the sound
I will sing to you and you will hear the music
City girl please stay around
I am asking the city girl to stay with me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: J.J. CALE
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@countblue
@Dave Norman Why?
Because J.J.´s Songs are usually short, so it takes some to make up an hour?
Here is the list. Thats 33 Songs so its slightly more than one hour.
Boilin pot
Cajun moon
Call Me the Breeze
Call the doctor
Change Your Mind
Cherry
City girls
Cloudy Day
Crazy Mama
Crying eyes
Days go by
Doctor Told Me
Dont go to strangers
Everything Will Be Alright
Fate Of A Fool
Former me
I got the same old blues
I´ll make love to you
Lies
Lonesome train
Low down
Magnolia
Mama dont allow
One step ahead of the blues
Out of style
River runs deep
Riverboat song
Sensitive Kind
Since You Said Goodbye
Starbound
Stone river
The Problem
Things aint simple
@franciskazajc7212
"City Girls"
City girls they're all right
They just want you for the night
But when the morning comes at dawn
City girls they all gone
You know the daylight can be sad
When you feel that you've been had
Only night time brings the price
City girl she thinks it's right
What's a poor boy going to do
If he wants a girl like you
Can't afford no diamond rings
Or all those other fancy things
Only one thing I can give
A song down where you live
I'll sing to you hear the sound
City girl please stay around
@ashratempel5094
Masterpiece never gets old.
@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197
Agreed...masterpiece....best regards from Brazil.
@Crosaysheya
his music kinda makes me feel like I owe him. Just buying his albums doesn't compensate the awesomeness and joy that I get in return. Dear J.J. Cale, I love what you've done, did, and do!
@MrJackCarrington
Thank you Shazam! I first heard this song in the toilets of a Premier Inn Hotel, i was drunk at an evening do after my best mates wedding and i was best man, got Shazam working and hey presto i discovered J.J Cale! What a fantastic day i had! Great song!
@TheVatonaught
so glad I got to see and hear him in a small venue before he passed. He's one of the greats you can binge on late at night. Youtube is MUSIC
@antoniofernandesdequeiroga6197
Sensitive Kind and City Girls are my favourite. City Girls became a classic.
@MrCajunmojo
J,J, is a national treasure. He is truly a living legend.
@quaco24
Your comment hasn't aged well, but mine is even worse right from the get-go.
@Moe.allama2023
sorry, an international treasure. Love form Pakistan
@salvatoreconcuore465
many thanks J.J.Cale for this great song!!R.I.P. you are everytime in my mind 💙