Collins' music is mostly electric guitar-driven pop, and his songwriting and vocal delivery range from the acerbicly satirical to the soulfully tender, although he is better known for the former. He built his own studio in 1994 and produced his own third solo album, Gorgeous George. He has also worked as producer with other artists, including The Proclaimers, The Cribs, and Little Barrie. Collins also produced and starred in the Channel 4 sitcom West Heath Yard.
Collins lives with his long term partner, Grace Maxwell, who also manages his career. The couple, who live in London, have one son.
In a BBC 6 Music radio interview on 18 February 2005 Collins had said he felt unwell, but ascribed the nausea and vertigo to food poisoning. Two days later he was admitted to intensive care in London's Royal Free Hospital after apparently suffering a major cerebral haemorrhage. On 25 February he underwent an operation, reportedly after suffering a second haemorrhage. The procedure was successful, and Collins began a lengthy programme of neurological rehabilitation.
Sept 2007 saw the release of Home Again, the first album since his illness. Recorded before Collins’ hospitalisation but only mixed and produced after his recovery, Edwyn worked on the album during his recovery. He was heard to sing a few bars on BBC Radio 4's Front Row, sharing strumming and chord duties with Grace. 'Crap' he said afterwards; some listeners begged to differ.
A Girl Like
Edwyn Collins Lyrics
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Now just like in a song from days of yore
Here you come a-knockin', knockin' on my door
And I've never met a girl like you before
You give me just a taste, so I want more
Now my hands are bleeding and my knees are raw
'Cause now you've got me
And I've never known a girl like you before
You've made me acknowledge the devil in me
I hope to God I'm talkin' metaphorically
I hope that I'm talkin' allegorically
Know that I'm talkin' about the way I feel
And I've never known a girl like you before
Never, never, never, never
Never known a girl like you before
This old town's changed so much
Don't feel that I belong
Too many protest singers, not enough protest songs
And now you've come along, yes, you've come along
And I never met a girl like you before
Yeah, it's all right
Yeah, it's all right
In Edwyn Collins's song "A Girl Like You", the singer is expressing his amazement and sheer joy at the appearance of this new girl in his life. He sings about how unique she is and how she has stirred something in him that he's never felt before. The lyrics are simple, honest and direct, appealing to the universal feelings of infatuation and newfound love.
The opening line, "I've never known a girl like you before" sets the tone for the entire song. He suggests that the girl is so unique that she stands above any he has ever encountered. He also references an old song, which adds to the timeless quality of the love that he is experiencing. In the next lines, he describes her knocking at his door, which suggests an unexpected arrival, and how she has invoked such strong feelings within him that he's "crawling on the floor".
The next two lines are interesting, in that he admits that she has "made me acknowledge the devil in me", but he hopes he's "talking metaphorically". This is the first time the song has touched on any negative aspect of this newfound love. He attempts to brush it off as a metaphor, but the underlying implication is that the girl has affected him deeply and brought to the surface something that he himself was not aware of.
It's also interesting how he brings up the state of the world around him, in that "too many protest singers, not enough protest songs" and that he doesn't feel like he belongs anymore, but then he adds "And now you've come along", which suggests that she's brought hope or light into his life. This reinforces the theme of how she's unlike anyone he's ever known before.
Overall, "A Girl Like You" is a song that speaks to the universal language of love, infatuation and admiration. It's a sincere and heartfelt expression of the overwhelming feelings that come with meeting someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never known a girl like you before
I'm surprised by how unique and special you are.
Now just like in a song from days of yore
You remind me of a timeless classic, just like a song from long ago.
Here you come a-knockin', knockin' on my door
You're reaching out to me and I'm excited to see what's next.
And I've never met a girl like you before
You are truly one of a kind.
You give me just a taste, so I want more
I'm completely hooked on you and I want to experience every bit of you.
Now my hands are bleeding and my knees are raw
I've put in so much effort in pursuing you that I am physically drained.
'Cause now you've got me
You have a power over me that I can't resist.
Crawlin' crawlin' on the floor
I'm humbled by your greatness and I'm willing to do anything for you.
And I've never known a girl like you before
I'm constantly amazed by how unique and special you are.
You've made me acknowledge the devil in me
You've brought out a dark side in me that I've never confronted before.
I hope to God I'm talkin' metaphorically
I'm not sure if I'm being literal or using poetic imagery to describe how I feel.
I hope that I'm talkin' allegorically
I'm purposely using language that has a deeper symbolic meaning beyond the surface level interpretation.
Know that I'm talkin' about the way I feel
I want you to understand my emotions and what you've brought out in me.
And I've never known a girl like you before
You are truly one of a kind.
Never, never, never, never
I can't emphasize enough how unique and special you are.
This old town's changed so much
I feel out of place in the world around me.
Don't feel that I belong
I feel like I don't fit in with the people and things around me.
Too many protest singers, not enough protest songs
There are a lot of people expressing their opinions, but not many are actually taking action to make a difference.
And now you've come along, yes, you've come along
You're a breath of fresh air in a world that's become stagnant.
And I never met a girl like you before
You are truly one of a kind.
Yeah, it's all right
Despite everything that's going on, I'm okay because of you.
Yeah, it's all right
Everything is going to be alright because of you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PAUL VINCENT COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vitaliyandreev7181
A Girl Like You
I've never known a girl like you before
Now just like in a song from days of yore
Here you come a knockin', knockin' at my door
And I've never met a girl like you before
You give me just a taste so I want more and more
Now my hands are bleeding and my knees are raw
Now you've got me crawlin', crawlin' on the floor
And I've never met a girl like you before
You've made me acknowledge the devil in me
I hope to God I'm talkin' metaphorically
Hope that I'm talkin' allegorically
Know that I'm talkin' about the way I feel
And I've never known a girl like you before
Never, never, never, never
Never known a girl like you before
This old town's changed so much
Don't feel like I belong
Too many protest singers
Not enough protest songs
And now you've come along
Yes you've come along
And I've never met a girl like you before
@rasstriga
Я никогда раньше не встречал такую, как ты
И теперь, словно из песни о былом,
Ты приходишь, стучась, стучась в мою дверь,
И я раньше никогда не встречал такую, как ты.
Ты даёшь мне только попробовать, я хочу большего.
Сейчас мои руки кровоточат, а мои колени ободраны,
Потому что сейчас ты заставляешь меня ползти, ползти по полу,
И я никогда раньше не встречал такую, как ты.
Ты заставила признать дьявола во мне
Я надеюсь, что с Богом я говорю метафорически,
Надеюсь, что говорю аллегорически.
Знай, что я говорю о том, что чувствую.
И я раньше никогда не встречал такую, как ты.
Никогда, никогда, никогда, никогда не встречал такую, как ты.
Этот старый город так сильно изменился.
Я не чувствую, что принадлежу ему.
Слишком много протестующих певцов,
Недостаточно песен - протестов.
И сейчас ты пришла,
Да, ты пришла,
И я никогда раньше не встречал такую, как ты.
Всё в порядке, да, всё в порядке, да, всё в порядке...
@alamkhan1102
Who is watching this master piece in 2023
@veikkooinonen2541
I Am
@sebbers
Not me, I’m listening in 3001
@obriech
Me
@janinekuckert8053
Me👍👍
@ajaybagda
Aye aye
@luckyspurs
It feels like it has the coolest aspects of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s mixed into one song. Timeless.
@E-LIB
C'est exactement ça. Je me souviens quand ce morceau est sorti en 1994, ce fut comme une bonne '' claque musicale ''. 🎶👍🥂
@brendancronin3796
I love the dirty guitar ...swampy af
@manumanu6371
P⁰