Girl
Dawn Avenue Lyrics


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Oh you...
take my attention with they way you look.
Take my attention with the things you do, take my attention that's how how you do.
Take my attention
Oh you...
take my attention with they way you look.
Take my attention with the things you do, take my attention that's how how you do
Take my attention that's how how you do

And you don't mind the way I feel you say I'll better disappear, but I don't know why Girl, uhh uh and I don't get why Girl, uhh uh

Oh you...
catch my attention with the way you walk, catch my attention with the way you talk catch my attention that's how you do.
Catch my attention that's how you do.

And you don't mind the way I feel you say I'll better disappear, but I don't know why Girl, uhh uh, and I don't get why Girl, uhh uh,

And you don't mind the way I feel you say I'll better disappear, but I don't know why Girl, uhh uh and I don't get why Girl, uhh uh





Oh you... (and you don't mind the way I feel) catch my attention (you say I'll better disappear) catch my attention Oh You. (but I don't know why Girl, uhh uh.) Catch my attention (and I don't get why girl)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dawn Avenue's song "Girl" express a strong attraction towards someone who catches the attention of the singer. The repeated phrase "take my attention" and "catch my attention" emphasizes the overwhelming effect of this attraction. The singer acknowledges how they are drawn in by the person's appearance, actions, and mannerisms.


However, there is also an underlying tension in the song, as the person being sung about seems to be rejecting the singer's advances. The line "you don't mind the way I feel you say I'll better disappear" suggests that the person is discouraging the singer's affection. Despite this rejection, the singer admits to feeling confused and unsure why the person is pushing them away.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing that is both intense and frustrating. The singer's attraction is so strong that it almost feels like they have no choice in the matter. At the same time, they are aware that their feelings are not being reciprocated, leading to a sense of confusion and rejection.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh you...
Referring to the subject of the song, expressing the singer's attention and attraction.


take my attention with they way you look.
The subject's physical appearance captures the singer's attention.


Take my attention with the things you do,
The things the subject does are also attention-grabbing for the singer.


take my attention that's how how you do.
The way the subject carries out their actions is intriguing to the singer.


And you don't mind the way I feel you say I'll better disappear,
The subject is insensitive to the singer's emotions and implies that they should leave.


but I don't know why Girl, uhh uh and I don't get why Girl, uhh uh
The singer is confused about the subject's attitude towards them and does not understand their indifference.


catch my attention with the way you walk,
Similar to the first stanza, the subject's movements and behavior continue to fascinate the singer.


catch my attention with the way you talk
The subject's manner of speaking is captivating for the singer.


Catch my attention that's how you do.
The singer reiterates that the subject continues to draw their attention.


Oh You.
The singer repeats the subject's name, indicating their preoccupation with them.


Catch my attention (and I don't get why girl)
The singer repeats their fascination with the subject and their confusion about their behavior.




Writer(s): A. C. Jobim, N. Gimbel, V. de Moreas

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