Nature Girl
Cryoshell Lyrics


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There was a girl
A very strange, enchanted girl
They say she wandered very far
Very far, over land and sea
A little shy and sad of eye
But very wise was she
And then one day
One magic day she passed my way
While we spoke of many things
Fools and kings
This she said to me:
"The greatest thing you′ll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"




"The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is just to love and be loved in return"

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Cryoshell's Nature Girl describe a mysterious girl who has traveled far and wide. She is depicted as being both shy and insightful, with wisdom beyond her years. The singer then recounts a conversation they had with this girl, in which they discussed a wide range of topics, including fools and kings. It is during this conversation that the girl imparts her wisdom, stating that the greatest thing one can ever learn is simply to love and be loved in return.


The lyrics of Nature Girl are reminiscent of the classic folk song Scarborough Fair, in which the singer implores their lover to perform impossible tasks in order to prove their love. However, where Scarborough Fair is somber and almost threatening in tone, Nature Girl is gentle and optimistic. The eponymous character is not demanding anything of the singer, but instead is offering advice and guidance.


Overall, Nature Girl is a song about appreciating the simple things in life, and finding joy in loving and being loved. The girl at the heart of the song represents a kind of wise guide for the singer, and her message is one of positivity and hope.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a girl
The story begins by introducing a girl who is the center of the narrative.


A very strange, enchanted girl
The girl is perceived as strange, almost magical by those who know of her.


They say she wandered very far
The girl is said to have traveled great distances.


Very far, over land and sea
The girl's travels have taken her to distant lands and across oceans.


A little shy and sad of eye
The girl can be introverted and has a melancholic aura.


But very wise was she
Despite her youthful appearance, the girl possesses great knowledge and insight.


And then one day
The narrative shifts to a specific event that occurs.


One magic day she passed my way
The girl seems to appear out of nowhere and leaves a lasting impression.


While we spoke of many things
A conversation takes place between the artist and the girl.


Fools and kings
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the powerful and the powerless.


This she said to me:
The girl imparts wisdom on the singer.


"The greatest thing you'll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return"
The girl's advice is simple, yet profound: the most important thing in life is to give and receive love.




Writer(s): Eden Ahbez

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