Niña
Felix da Housecat Lyrics


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I know this funny girl
Her name is Nina
I never knew a girl like this
I'm sure you'd like to meet her
She lives on top a hill
Like Mr Jack and Jill
And I never knew a girl like this
I'm sure you'd like to meet her
Some people I tell
I never like just cut the spell
And I never knew a girl like this
I'm sure she'd like to please ya

Some say she's got a man
I just can't understand
Why a girl would wanna do me like this
I'm sure she's got a reason
Perhaps it's up for sale
Was it 'cause she'll never tell
And Nina was a girl oh bliss
I'm never gonna see her




I'm never gonna see her
I'm never gonna see her

Overall Meaning

The song "Nina" by Felix da Housecat is an interesting composition, in which the singer describes his admiration for a girl named Nina, who lives on top of a hill like Mr. Jack and Jill. He expresses his fascination with her and suggests that she is special and different from any other girl he has met. Despite his admiration, he reveals that he can never see her again, and his attempt to understand the reason behind Nina's actions is futile. He hints that Nina may have a man in her life, but he cannot comprehend why she would choose to ignore him.


The song's lyrics paint a picture of the singer's longing for Nina, despite the fact that they can never be together. It suggests a one-sided infatuation with a mysterious girl who lives on top of a hill, and he is left to ponder her motives and the reasons why she is not interested in him. The song speaks to themes of unrequited love and the disappointment that comes with being misunderstood.


Line by Line Meaning

I know this funny girl
The singer is acquainted with a girl named Nina.


Her name is Nina
The girl the singer knows is named Nina.


I never knew a girl like this
The singer has never met someone like Nina before.


I'm sure you'd like to meet her
The singer thinks that whoever is listening to the song would like to meet Nina.


She lives on top a hill
Nina's residence is located at the top of a hill.


Like Mr Jack and Jill
Nina's house is located similarly to the famous nursery rhyme.


Some people I tell
There are other people aware that the singer knows Nina.


I never like just cut the spell
The singer does not want to ruin the mystery/charm of knowing someone like Nina.


And I never knew a girl like this
The singer reiterates that they have never met anyone like Nina before.


I'm sure she'd like to please ya
Nina is someone who would like to make others happy.


Some say she's got a man
There are rumors that Nina is in a relationship.


I just can't understand
The singer is having trouble comprehending why someone like Nina would want to be with someone else.


Why a girl would wanna do me like this
The singer is confused as to why Nina would lead him on, only to be with someone else.


I'm sure she's got a reason
The singer believes that there must be a logical explanation for Nina's actions.


Perhaps it's up for sale
The singer considers the possibility that Nina is only with her current partner for financial gain.


Was it 'cause she'll never tell
The singer is uncertain if Nina will ever reveal the reason she is with someone else.


And Nina was a girl oh bliss
The singer enjoyed the time he spent with Nina.


I'm never gonna see her
The song concludes by stating that the singer will never see Nina again.




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Futurist1972

The man is a living legend, one of a kind. The soundscapes he produces are a cut above the rest. There are only a handful if artists producing music this good. The vast majority of others never reach this level.

(((Only_ZuuL)))

this album is my top 5 of all time. it's so underappreciated i wish felix would revisit this album/song style of music. i don't think he ever recaptured this magic. this album a huge musical influence on me.

One Dark Martian

I absolutely adore this track! Just rolls and rolls. Bliss!

Jason Pellegrino

Hey, that's me on bass! One of my favs on this album.

No One

Heard this back on Yahoo Radio when it existed. Been on my ipod ever since <3 Wish this song was a lot longer!

(((Only_ZuuL)))

Mandaprie me too. i wish this whole album was longer and that felix would revisit this kind of songwriting style. to be honest he hasn't really done much that's got my interest since this album. this album gotta be almost 15 years old now right?

The Rubber Studios

I love how the previous song on the album leads into this one

No One

@The Rubber Studios Never listened to this whole album, I'll have to give it a try. I love a band called Enigma, and all their songs blend in to one another similar to what you are saying. Thanks for the recommendation!

laziagay

I loved he used Prince's "girl" in his sample

(((Only_ZuuL)))

first time i heard this track, i thought wow this could have been a prince song!

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