Georgy Porgy
Eric Bent Lyrics

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It's not your situation
I just need contemplation
Over you
I'm not so systematic

It's just that I'm an addict for your love
I'm not the only one that holds you
I never ever should have told you

You're my only girl
I'm not the only one that holds you
I never ever should have told you

You're my only world
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and made them cry
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and made them cry
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and made them cry

Kissed the girls and made them cry
Kissed the girls and made them cry

Just think how long I've known ya'
It's wrong for me to own ya'
Lock and key
It's really not confusion
I'm just the young illusion
Can't you see

I'm not the only one that holds you
I never ever should have told you
You're my only girl

I'm not the only one that holds you
I never ever should have told you
You're my only world

Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and made them cry
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and made them cry
Georgy Porgy puddin' pie
Kissed the girls and made them cry

Kissed the girls and made them cry
Kissed the girls and made them cry

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eric Benét's song Georgy Porgy are about a man who is addicted to the love of a woman. He needs time to think about his feelings for her, but he can't stop thinking about her. He's not the only one that holds her, but he wishes he was, and he regrets telling her that she's his only girl.

The reference to Georgy Porgy, who kissed the girls and made them cry, is a metaphor for the singer's own behavior. He's aware that he's hurting the woman he loves by being unable to commit to her fully. He's worried that he's owning her like a piece of property, locking her up like she's a key. He refers to himself as a young illusion, acknowledging that he's not ready for a serious long-term relationship.

Overall, the lyrics are a reflection of the struggle between addiction and love. The singer can't help but be addicted to the woman he loves, but he's aware that his behavior is harmful to her. He's conflicted about his own feelings, and feels guilty for hurting her.

Line by Line Meaning

It's not your situation
I'm not blaming you for anything

I just need contemplation
I just need to think about us

Over you
Our relationship

I'm not so systematic
I don't have a plan or strategy for our relationship

It's just that I'm an addict for your love
I can't get enough of your love

I'm not the only one that holds you
Other guys like you too

I never ever should have told you
I regret telling you that you're the only one for me

You're my only girl
You're the one I love

Just think how long I've known ya'
We've been together for a while

It's wrong for me to own ya'
It's not right for me to possess you

Lock and key
Controlling you