Constantine Maroulis started his journey to fame by trying out for American… Read Full Bio ↴Constantine Maroulis started his journey to fame by trying out for American Idol, which was not even his idea. After being convinced by his friends to audition, he found himself standing before Simon, Paula, Randy, and guest judge Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray in the Washington DC audition room. After being passed to hollywood, Constantine had others adventures. He was eventually voted off American Idol. He was the 6th challenger left. This voting off caused plenty of controversy, which boosted Constantine's fame even more. Questions arose as to if phone lines were being abused, and if votes were really being counted. Constantine went on to perform on Jay Leno, after many fans decided to write in and suggest him as a guest. The suggestions worked and Constantine was able to perform Bohmemian Rhapsody on the late night talk show. Constantine also recorded the complete version of Bohemian Rhapsody on the "Killer Queen" cd, a tribute to Queen, with the We Will Rock You choir. He is currently touring and promoting his solo cd, which was released in August, 2007. Check his MySpace page for current tour dates.

Girl Like You
Constantine Maroulis Lyrics

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You make me crazy
I cannot lie
You make me wish
I was somewhere else sometimes
You t, t, t, tease me
Tell me why
Why do you make me feel so alive

[Chorus]
When all is said and done
You are the moon and sun
My world is darker when you're gone
So baby shine, shine on
Oh all my life, all my life
I been waiting for a girl like you
Say all my life, all my life
I been waiting for a girl
Waiting for a girl like you

How could I leave this paradise
The sun burns
But the ocean looks so nice
I n, n, n, need ya
Tell me why
Why am I so intoxicated by you

[Chorus]

A girl like you

[Chorus]

Waiting for a girl like you
Waiting for a girl like you

All my life I been waiting for a girl
Waiting for a girl like you

Overall Meaning

In "Girl Like You," Constantine Maroulis sings about an intense attraction and obsession he has with a woman who teases and toys with him. He admits that she drives him crazy and makes him wish he could be somewhere else sometimes, but he can't help feeling alive when he's with her. The chorus expresses how much she means to him, describing her as the "moon and sun" and admitting that his world is darker when she's not around. He's been waiting for a girl like her all his life, and feels intoxicated by her presence.

The lyrics of "Girl Like You" illustrate the intense emotions and turmoil that can come with attraction and obsession. The repetition of sounds like "t, t, t" and "n, n, n" in the verses provide a stuttering and hesitating effect, emphasizing the singer's inability to articulate his feelings coherently. The chorus, with its repeated declarations of waiting for a girl like her and pleading for her to shine on, emphasizes his desperation and need for her.

Line by Line Meaning

You make me crazy
You drive me insane

I cannot lie
I cannot deny it

You make me wish
Sometimes I wish

I was somewhere else sometimes
I could be in a different place in life

You t, t, t, tease me
You tease and taunt me

Tell me why
Explain yourself

Why do you make me feel so alive
Why do you have such an effect on me

When all is said and done
In the end

You are the moon and sun
You are everything to me

My world is darker when you're gone
My life is worse without you

So baby shine, shine on
Keep being amazing