That Girl
FM Lyrics


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When the words she says turn out lies
And desperation fills your eyes
Hold her in your arms
and don't let go
Can you taste defeat
Will you lose the game
Fight till you win
Don't give in
Hold her in your arms and tell her so
That girl
Always takes the best of you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
When you hear her calling out your name
Thinks about you
Cries without you
Hold her in your arms and don't let go
You've tried so many times before
Smell the fear as she closed the door
Just to hold her in your arms once more
Chorus
That girl
Always takes the best of you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
That girl
Can't you see she's using you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
When the words she says turn out lies
Desperation fills your eyes
Hold her in your arms
Don't let go
Don't ever let her go
Chorus
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl




That girl
Don't you ever let her go

Overall Meaning

The song "That Girl" by FM is a ballad about a person who is struggling with a bittersweet love. The lyrics depict the singer's dilemmas and feelings when he is with the woman he loves. The song starts by describing how he feels when she lies to him, and how he would still cling onto her when he is desperate. The lyrics suggest that he cannot resist her charm even when she deceives him.


As the song progresses, the singer's struggles with his love intensify. He is seen fighting with himself to push away the overwhelming emotions that his partner invokes. The chorus of the song asks if he will ever be able to let go of the woman who always "takes the best of him." He acknowledges that she is "using him" but cannot bring himself to walk away. The song ends with the singer urging himself never to let go of her, despite the struggles he faces.


In summary, "That Girl" is a song about a love that is complicated and painful yet hard to let go of. The song's message is clear; the singer cannot let go of this woman, even when he is aware that their relationship is doing him more harm than good.


Line by Line Meaning

When the words she says turn out lies
When she speaks, her words are deceitful


And desperation fills your eyes
When you realize her words were lies, you are overwhelmed with despair


Hold her in your arms
Take her into your embrace


and don't let go
Don't release her from your hold


Can you taste defeat
Have you experienced failure?


Will you lose the game
Will you give up and accept defeat?


Fight till you win
Continue to battle until you emerge victorious


Don't give in
Don't surrender


Hold her in your arms and tell her so
Reassure her that she is safe with you


That girl
The woman you're referring to earlier


Always takes the best of you
She consistently takes advantage of you


Will you ever let her go
Will you ever leave her?


When you hear her calling out your name
When she cries out for you


Thinks about you
Has you on her mind


Cries without you
She is inconsolable without you


You've tried so many times before
You've attempted several times in the past


Smell the fear as she closed the door
Sensed fear as she shut the door on you


Just to hold her in your arms once more
Merely to embrace her one more time


That girl
The woman you desire


Can't you see she's using you
Don't you comprehend that you're being manipulated?


Don't ever let her go
Never release her from your hold




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Barnett, Mervyn Goldsworthy, Pete Jupp

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Julianpadilla Perdomo

When the words she says turn out lies
And desperation fills your eyes
Hold her in your arms
and don't let go
Can you taste defeat
Will you lose the game
Fight till you win
Don't give in
Hold her in your arms and tell her so
That girl
Always takes the best of you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
When you hear her calling out your name
Thinks about you
Cries without you
Hold her in your arms and don't let go
You've tried so many times before
Smell the fear as she closed the door
Just to hold her in your arms once more
Chorus
That girl
Always takes the best of you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
That girl
Can't you see she's using you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
When the words she says turn out lies
Desperation fills your eyes
Hold her in your arms
Don't let go
Don't ever let her go
Chorus
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl
Don't you ever let her go



All comments from YouTube:

Bob Crouch

I discovered FM in December 1986 as a US Army brat living in Germany...the band instantly became one of my favorites! I managed to see them in concert at a later date. This band produced the most amazing tunes! 35 years later, I still get chills hearing their songs...

BK Marshall

Saw them several times in 80's, mostly Sheffield but fav was when supporting Magnum in Burton on Trent. Superb live performers. Thanks for the great memories ❤👏👏

Kelvin Noden

Still one of my favourite videos from this astonishing band should have been massive I love you guys so sad Chris has left us what a stunning guitarist 😢

Kevin Easton

What a tune. RIP Chris Oveerland.

Kel Winser

RIP Chris.
I have fond memories of our guitar lesson. ❤

Dominic Jai

Thoughts & prayers with his family and friends. RIP Chris Overland. X 🙏😢

Justin Wright

I'd pay real money to see Maiden for a seventh time (of a seventh time?) if they added this to the setlist. Shame they never play covers live, unlike Priest😢

Julianpadilla Perdomo

When the words she says turn out lies
And desperation fills your eyes
Hold her in your arms
and don't let go
Can you taste defeat
Will you lose the game
Fight till you win
Don't give in
Hold her in your arms and tell her so
That girl
Always takes the best of you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
When you hear her calling out your name
Thinks about you
Cries without you
Hold her in your arms and don't let go
You've tried so many times before
Smell the fear as she closed the door
Just to hold her in your arms once more
Chorus
That girl
Always takes the best of you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
That girl
Can't you see she's using you
That girl
Will you ever let her go
When the words she says turn out lies
Desperation fills your eyes
Hold her in your arms
Don't let go
Don't ever let her go
Chorus
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl
That girl
Don't you ever let her go

tmr626

There was an 80's Canadian band named FM too. Their best songs are: 1) Magic In Your Eyes 2) Dream Girl 3) Alone Together.

D Crompton

Epic.... So many great memories brought back. 86 supporting Bon Jovi, BUT.... I can't remember if it was before or after that I saw them at Manchester International 🙈 which ever way round it was I Instantly became a fan. Steve Overland has the most amazing voice

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