Christine Irene
Gin Blossoms Lyrics


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Well I'm a little too ripe to be actin' like this
Like some young guy barely got his first kiss
From my first baby steps to my last cigarette
Every single little thing was leading to this

Christine Irene
Pretty as a girl on a magazine
Christine Irene
My Christine Irene

You've been around too long to react so coy
Like I'm something that you'd best avoid
Like a first date kiss from an anxious guy
Knowing that he's got a little more in mind

Christine Irene
Pretty as a girl on a magazine
Christine Irene
My Christine Irene

We can last `til dawn if the moon stays bright
And hang our secret on its last light
From a first date kiss that could not hide
We both wanted something more tonight

Christine Irene
Pretty as a girl on a magazine
Christine Irene
My Christine Irene

Christine Irene
Prettiest girl as I've ever seen




Christine Irene
My Christine Irene

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gin Blossoms' song "Christine Irene" are emotional and reflective, describing the singer's desire for the titular character. The opening lines suggest a sense of maturity, with the singer admitting that he's "a little too ripe to be actin' like this." He then reflects on his life, noting how every moment has led to this particular longing. The use of the name Christine Irene suggests a specific person from the singer's past, while the comparison to a girl on a magazine adds to the idea of her being a perfect, unattainable figure.


As the song continues, the singer seems to be addressing Christine directly, noting that she's "been around too long to react so coy." He acknowledges that he's interested in her romantically, likening his desire to that of an "anxious guy" on a first date. The chorus repeats the name "Christine Irene," further emphasizing her importance to the singer, and suggesting that he's drawn to her despite any reservations.


The final lines of the song suggest a desire to spend the night with Christine Irene, hanging their "secret on its last light." The singer seems to be acknowledging that this may be a fleeting moment, but one that he's eager to experience nonetheless.


Overall, the lyrics to "Christine Irene" are a poignant exploration of a complicated infatuation. The singer seems to be grappling with the idea that he's perhaps too old for such intense feelings, while also acknowledging that he can't help his desire for Christine.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm a little too ripe to be actin' like this
I'm too old to be playing these games.


Like some young guy barely got his first kiss
Acting like a young, inexperienced guy who just got his first kiss.


From my first baby steps to my last cigarette
Everything in my life has led me to this moment.


Every single little thing was leading to this
My whole life has been leading up to this.


Christine Irene
Addressing the person the song is about.


Pretty as a girl on a magazine
Complimenting Christine Irene's beauty.


You've been around too long to react so coy
You've known me too long to be acting this way.


Like I'm something that you'd best avoid
Acting like you should avoid me.


Like a first date kiss from an anxious guy
Like a nervous first kiss from a guy who wants more.


Knowing that he's got a little more in mind
Knowing that he wants more than just a kiss.


We can last `til dawn if the moon stays bright
We can stay together all night if the moonlight lasts.


And hang our secret on its last light
And keep our secret until the moonlight fades.


From a first date kiss that could not hide
From a kiss on our first date that revealed our true feelings.


We both wanted something more tonight
We both wanted something more than just a kiss tonight.


Prettiest girl as I've ever seen
Christine Irene is the prettiest girl I've ever seen.


My Christine Irene
Emphasizing that Christine Irene is the person the song is about.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE M. VALENZUELA, ROBIN WILSON

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